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The Independent UK

50 Times People Tried To Sell Something Completely Unhinged On Facebook Marketplace (New Pics)

If someone 20 years ago told you that you would be able to buy anything with just a few clicks of a button, you’d be looking at them like they were insane. But this is the reality in 2026, where you can find some of the most unhinged things and…

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SC issues notice to Centre on PIL for restraining police from revealing identity of accused online

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and states. Social media platforms Meta and X were also issued notices regarding the PIL. The petition seeks to prevent police from posting dehumanizing content of accused individuals. It also asks for guidelines to regulate police social media usage. The court…

The Economic Times

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A dropout living in a trailer, he got $1 million from Peter Thiel at 19—now he's a billionaire who says the American Dream isn't dead

Billionaire Palmer Luckey sold Oculus to Facebook for $2 billion by 21 years old—and says that kind of break “isn’t happening in China.”

Fortune

Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson was convicted over three deaths. Now she’ll argue the court got it wrong

An Australian court will consider two appeals from Wednesday: whether Patterson’s convictions should be quashed, and if she should remain in prison for life without parole

The Guardian - AU

Major Meta trial begins as lawyers spar over witnesses, damages

Facebook-parent Meta will defend itself in a landmark social media trial that begins Tuesday in California, where attorneys have sparred over witnesses and financial penalties. Dozens of US states sued four major tobacco companies for downplaying the harmful health impacts of their products, and won a 1998 landmark settlement that…

The Economic Times

A look at major lawsuits against Meta, other social media companies over harms to kids

In a federal trial beginning Tuesday in Oakland, California, the Instagram and Facebook parent company is fighting claims that it has contributed to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that get children addicted.

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A physics graduate, a soccer player, a teen who couldn't swim: They died in the Ceuta migrant surge

In a tragic attempt to reach Europe, dozens of Moroccans died trying to cross into Spain

The Independent UK

Sunshine Pictures IPO opens for subscription: Check GMP, price band and other key details

The Sunshine Pictures IPO opens for subscription on August 18, 2026, with the Rs 282.14 crore issue set to remain open until August 20. The IPO is commanding a grey-market premium of around 20%, indicating strong investor interest ahead of its proposed listing on August 25.

The Economic Times

Meta might be on the hook for $1.4 trillion if it loses a landmark lawsuit and that would truly mark the end of social media as we know it

Meta and Mark Zuckerberg are about to face their toughest trial yet. How the huge State AG's lawsuit could force Meta to make some difficult decisions.

TechRadar

“Make Me Look Fancy”: Woman Sparks Fury After Vandalizing WWII Memorial Live, But Karma Gets Her In The End

"Do the crime, pay the time," a netizen said.

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Billionaire Gen Zer dropped out of high school to launch his start-up at 17—now he’s the richest self-made 25-year-old in the U.K and all of Europe

James Dacombe, the 25-year-old behind AI chipmaker Olix and brain monitoring startup CoMind, says being young and “naive” was a career advantage.

Fortune

New Mexico’s attorney general pushes new social media safety laws after $900m court victory over Meta

Exclusive: Raúl Torrez is drafting two bills with state lawmakers to bolster consumer protections and child safety online, building on state’s landmark case against Meta

The Guardian - US

Meta child safety trial could cost Zuckerberg’s firm $1.4 trillion – here’s what to know

Of the thousands of lawsuits Meta faces over child safety on its platforms, none may be more consequential than one going to trial this week in California

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TikTok Wipes Dearborn Islam Documentary After 230K Likes: Creator Stripped of Earnings and Threatened With Permanent Ban

TikTok has removed investigative videos critical of Islam, including a viral documentary by Nate Friedman, while erasing his earnings and threatening a permanent ban, sparking debates on content moderation.

Motor1

Man Buys BMW With ‘Clean Report.’ Then He Finds Out It’s Totaled. Here's What Could Have Saved Him

"The title looked clean."

The Conversation

Anthropic’s fight with the Pentagon shows how AI could threaten a crucial safeguard of democracy

In February, the United States Department of Defense threatened to designate the AI firm Anthropic a “supply-chain risk” after a dispute over the military’s use of the company’s Claude models.

The Economic Times

US states seek $200 billion penalty in blockbuster Meta lawsuit

A coalition of US states will seek around $200 billion in damages against Meta, which they accuse of intentionally designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive for children, when a landmark trial kicks off on Tuesday. A coalition of states sued Meta in 2023 for allegedly designing addictive features for…

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The Guardian - UK

‘We detected unusual activity’: the scam that uses AI to exploit your holiday photos

Fraudsters use pictures posted on Instagram or Facebook to create emails seeking bank account details

The Guardian - AU

Science or fiction? Shadowy ‘paper mills’ let you pay to be a published author – of fraudulent research

Paper mill activity has exploded in recent years, polluting the scientific ecosystem with falsified data and compromising medical research

France 24

Liverpool announce sale of stake in club to Jeff Bezos-backed consortium

On Friday, Liverpool's majority owners Fenway Sports Group announced the sale of a minority stake in the club a consortium including Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Savarin. Former Queens Park Rangers owner Amit Bhatia is expected to become the club's new vice-chairman as part of the deal.

The Economic Times

Happy Independence Day 2026: 150 wishes, quotes, greetings, Whatsapp, Facebook, Insta status captions, inspirational messages to share with friends, family, colleague and loved ones

Happy Independence Day 2026 Wishes, Images, Quotes, Status, Photos, Greeting Cards And Messages: India celebrates its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026. Here are Happy Independence Day wishes, quotes, messages, greetings, images and WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram status ideas to share with family and friends.

The Independent UK

‘Andy will save us all!’ - Public react as emergency alert issued to millions over wildfires threat

Alerts began flooding phones at 7pm, shortly before the Cabinet Office said they would be sent to millions

The Independent UK

Jeff Bezos consortium to buy minority Liverpool stake in £1.5bn deal

Although majority owners Fenway Sports Group will continue to run day-to-day operations and there will be no change to Liverpool’s transfer budget, 1892 Holdings will now own around one-third of the club, which is now valued at over £5bn

The Independent UK

Will Liverpool’s transfer budget change after Jeff Bezos investment?

Amazon owner Bezos, with a wealth of roughly $270bn, is part of a consortium buying a minority stake in Liverpool

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