Facebook’s Apps Went Down. The World Saw How Much It Runs on Them.

The outage disrupted the digital lives of small-business owners, politicians, aid workers and others. But for some, it was a welcome reprieve.

Gone in Minutes, Out for Hours: Outage Shakes Facebook

When apps used by billions of people worldwide blinked out, lives were disrupted, businesses were cut off from customers — and some Facebook employees were locked out of their offices.

Facebook Is Weaker Than We Knew

A trove of leaked documents, published by The Wall Street Journal, hints at a company whose best days are behind it.

Opinion | Why Everyone Is Always Giving Unsolicited Advice

And why, even though I hate it, small talk is so important.

Whistle-Blower to Accuse Facebook of Contributing to Jan. 6 Riot, Memo Says

In an internal memo meant to pre-empt a “60 Minutes” interview, Facebook defended itself and said that social media was not a primary cause of polarization.

Facebook Struggles to Quell Uproar Over Instagram’s Effect on Teens

The social network has been all hands on deck as it grapples with revelations that it knew the harmful effects its Instagram photo-sharing app was having on teenagers.

Opinion | Clearly, Facebook Is Very Flawed. What Will We Do About It?

A damning expose depicts a company with all the information it needs to fix the egregious oversights and mistakes of the past.

In Your Facebook Feed: Oil Industry Pushback Against Biden Climate Plans

The messages take aim at Democrats by name as part of a broad effort to undermine landmark climate legislation that now hangs in the balance in Congress.

Opinion | There’s Nothing to Like in Facebook’s Plans to Hook Our Kids

Getting children hooked on social media is a bad idea.

Facebook Downplays Internal Research Released on Eve of Hearing

The social network published its findings about Instagram’s effect on young users, as senators prepared to question an executive on Thursday.

Opinion | Instagram Is Adult Entertainment

We can’t make social media safe for teenagers. So we should keep them off.

How Covid Misinformation Created a Run on Animal Medicine

Veterinarians, ranchers and farmers say they are struggling with the effects of the surging demand for ivermectin, a deworming drug.

Opinion | Will Lawmakers Finally Act Against Big Tech?

Facebook may have crossed the line.

That Comment Someone Left on Facebook? It Can Get You Sued.

Australia’s top court has said media companies can be held liable for replies to their posts, prompting some to step back from the platform.

An Experiment to Stop Online Abuse Falls Short in Germany

Despite having one of the world’s toughest laws against online hate speech and harassment, Germany has struggled to contain toxic content ahead of its Sept. 26 election.

Facebook’s Chief Technology Officer to Step Down in 2022

Mike Schroepfer, who leads the company’s artificial intelligence and other technical efforts, said he planned to transition into a role as a senior fellow.

Worried About Your Teen on Social Media? Here’s How to Help.

For kids, developing a healthier relationship with Instagram and other platforms can be tricky.

Opinion | How They Failed: California Republicans, Media Critics and Facebook

Ezra Klein and Kara Swisher join Jane Coaston to debate recent and ongoing mistakes dominating the news.

No More Apologies: Inside Facebook’s Push to Defend Its Image

Mark Zuckerberg, the chief executive, has signed off on an effort to show users pro-Facebook stories and to distance himself from scandals.

Opinion | The Endless Facebook Apology

It’s shocking but hardly surprising.