Facebook to Ban Ads for Medical Face Masks to Prevent Exploitation During COVID-19 Spread

(WASHINGTON) — Facebook is temporarily banning advertisements for medical face masks as part of an effort to prevent use of its platform to exploit people’s concerns about the new coronavirus. The ban covers advertisements on the social media platform as well as commercial listings on Facebook Marketplace, the company said. Facebook said it would begin … Read more

Two Attendees at Pro-Israel AIPAC Conference in Washington D.C. Test Positive for Coronavirus

(WASHINGTON) — Two people who attended the American Israel Public Affairs Committee conference in Washington earlier this week have tested positive for the coronavirus, the group tweeted Friday. Thousands of people attended the policy conference, including some members of Congress and administration officials. Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo were among … Read more