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Simmering Online Debate Shows Emoji Is In The Eye Of The Beholder

A report from a local Philadelphia TV station is reigniting a debate and getting people all up in arms. (Or should we say, up in hands?)

Andrew Mason, a co-founder of Groupon, has been ousted by the company's board, one day after a disappointing earnings report. Here, he's seen at a 2012 conference in Germany.

Two For One: Groupon Replaces CEO Mason With Board Members

Groupon co-founder Andrew Mason has been fired as the daily-deal company's CEO, one day after Groupon posted financial results that showed it lost $67.4 million during 2012. Board chairmen Eric Lefkofsky and Ted Leonsis will jointly fill the CEO post on an interim basis.

Facebook and TikTok block Russian state media in Europe

Kremlin-backed news outlets RT and Sputnik have become flashpoints for social media companies that are under pressure to curb the spread of Russian propaganda and disinformation.

An aerial view shows devastation after Hurricane Dorian hit the Abaco Islands in the Bahamas on Tuesday.

Photos Show Hurricane Dorian Damage In The Bahamas

The Category 5 storm stalled over the Bahamas, causing destruction and flooding. People were evacuated to safe zones while officials assess the extent of the hurricane's impact.

'Los Angeles Times' to lay off 13% of newsroom

The L.A. Times is the latest in a string of media outlets to cut staff, citing economic headwinds. Leaders say 74 journalists will lose their jobs.

After decades as a nonprofit, <em>National Geographic</em> magazine will become part of a new media company, in which 21st Century Fox owns 73 percent and the National Geographic Society owns 27 percent.

National Geographic Reshapes Itself In $725 Million Deal With 21st Century Fox

The 127-year-old National Geographic magazine will be part of a new venture called National Geographic Partners; Fox will own 73 percent.

Black bears were placed on the state's threatened list in 1974, when there were between 300 and 500 across Florida. At the time, hunting black bears was limited to three counties. In 1994, the hunting season was closed statewide.

Florida Hunters Far Outnumber Bears That Could Be Killed

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will be asked next week to set a quota of 320 bears for a controversial hunt in October. The hunt,...

Newly Discovered Beetle Named For Greta Thunberg: Nelloptodes Gretae

The London Natural History Museum has named a species of beetle after Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg to honor her contribution to raising awareness of environmental issues.

FWC officials urge homeowner to humanely kill green iguanas in an attempt to decrease population numbers.

Green Iguana Sightings On The Rise In Tampa Bay

By Erin O'Brien Green iguanas, an invasive species, have been making increased appearances in the Tampa Bay area. Now, the Florida Fish and Wildlife...

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, shown here speaking at an event in Tallahassee earlier this year.

Florida AG: Proposed Assault Weapons Ban Amendment Language 'Far Reaching And Misleading'

Attorney General Ashley Moody last week asked the state Supreme Court to block a ballot initiative that would ban assault weapons. On Monday, the state...

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