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Meta settlement opens new front in global fight over social media harm

Meta's up to $18 billion settlement with nearly 50 US states over social media harm to teenagers has opened a new front in a global government fight to protect children and curb addiction to platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.

The Economic Times

Zuckerberg's Meta Settles Child-Safety Lawsuits for Up to $16.7 Billion With Daily Limits and Nighttime Blocks

Meta settles child-safety lawsuits with a $16.7 billion agreement, introducing time limits and night-time blocks for teens on Instagram and Facebook, aiming to enhance online safety.

International Business Times UK

Annie Potts pens heartfelt tribute to co-star Tim Curry

Actor Annie Potts, who starred alongside Tim Curry in the 1988 comedy Pass the Ammo and the 1997 sitcom Over the Top , has posted a heartfelt tribute to her colleague and friend. Curry, 80, died in LA on 25 August; his official cause of death has not yet been…

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Meta settlement puts social media industry on notice: 'There will be more'

Wednesday's historic settlement between Meta and dozens of US states could be just the start of a wave that will ripple across the social media industry, putting TikTok, YouTube and Snap under pressure to make similar changes to their apps for teens. "I hope that Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube will…

The Economic Times

Busy Philipps Says Her Brain 'Felt Broken' for Years Before Doctors Found Malignant Tumour

Busy Philipps discusses her experience with a rare brain tumour, initially misattributed to perimenopause, and her subsequent surgeries and recovery.

International Business Times UK

Jeff Bezos remembers Dolly Parton in Instagram post, but why inconic singer's fans are criticising Amazon founder and his wife Lauren Sánchez Bezos

Jeff Bezos Dolly Parton Instagram Post: Jeff Bezos paid tribute to Dolly Parton after the country music icon’s death, recalling her generosity and saying he and wife Lauren Sánchez Bezos were grateful to have known her. However, the Amazon founder’s Instagram post drew criticism from some users, who argued that…

The Economic Times

Dolly Parton death latest: Country legend’s sister breaks her silence with emotional tribute

The singer, who was known for timeless hits including ‘9 to 5’ and ‘Jolene,’ wrote more than 3,000 songs across her illustrious career

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Time limits to midnight cutoff: What Meta's $18 billion deal changes for teens

Meta Platforms agreed to a significant $18 billion settlement with 48 US states. This historic deal mandates substantial changes to protect younger users on its platforms. New rules will limit daily usage and restrict access during nighttime hours for minors. Meta will also enhance its age verification technology to better…

The Economic Times

Critics warn Meta’s $18bn teen safety overhaul leaves major dangers untouched

Kids under 18 will soon see a host of changes to their Instagram and Facebook experiences thanks to a historic $18 billion settlement Meta Platforms reached Wednesday with 48 U.S. states

The Independent UK

Meta settles landmark US lawsuit for nearly $18bn and agrees to change Facebook and Instagram

Tech giant Meta will pay up to roughly US$18 billion, plus make major design changes to Facebook and Instagram, as part of a settlement it has agreed to in its most recent lawsuit.

The Conversation

Key witness in Meta trial says terms of settlement insufficient to halt apps’ harms to teenagers

Exclusive: Arturo Béjar, an ex-Facebook employee and whistleblower, said outcome ‘is not an all-clear to say the product is safe’

The Guardian - US

Changes to Facebook and Instagram are key part of Meta’s $17B settlement with the states over harm to teens

Meta has agreed to pay up to US$17 billion over 10 years to settle claims brought by a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general. The states argued that the company deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to hook children into using its apps, misled the public about the harm and improperly…

The Conversation

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

A settlement announced Wednesday between Meta and dozens of states resolves one of its biggest legal fights, but the social media giant is still facing litigation elsewhere over its products’ effects on young people’s mental health

The Independent UK

Burnham urged to rein in Big Tech over child harm after Meta’s $17bn bombshell settlement

Rowan Ferguson, of the Molly Rose Foundation, which campaigns to prevent young people being harmed by online content, called on the UK government to be ‘brave, bold and decisive in ways it hasn’t been before’

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International Business Times UK

Dan Stevens Pays Playful Homage To Erling Haaland's Viral Buzz Cut With His Own 'RoboCop' Hair Reveal

Dan Stevens teases his transformation into 'RoboCop' with a playful social media post, showcasing a new buzz cut inspired by Erling Haaland, ahead of his role in Prime Video's series.

The Guardian - US

Meta’s settlement will compel others to bend the knee and set up teen guardrails

Instagram and Facebook’s parent company agreed to sweeping alterations and a payment of up to $18bn to settle a landmark trial

TechRadar

Meta settles its alleged social media harm case for $18B — and agrees to massive changes that may be almost impossible to enforce

Meta just settled the huge US multi-state case against it, alleging the social media giant's products harm teens. It's paying $18B— but are the promised product changes enough to truly protect teens?

The Conversation

School phone bans are working in Toronto elementary schools — and failing in high schools

Concerns that phones and social media are harming student learning and youth mental health have pushed school systems across Canada and the United States to restrict student phone use.

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James Middleton Shares a Rare Family Photo of Prince William and Princess Kate's Late Dog, Lupo

The future Queen's brother posted a sweet image of her beloved cocker spaniel on International Dog Day.

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How to Play Meta Platforms Stock Before It Launches a Consumer AI Agent

As Meta moves closer to launching its consumer AI agent Hatch , its expansive AI ambitions could provide a fresh catalyst for META stock.

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Kids law needed beyond Meta settlement, backers say

Meta’s massive proposed settlement over claims of social media harm doesn’t remove the need for legislation that would govern use of online platforms by children and teens, leading lawmakers and advocacy groups said Wednesday. A group of 47 states with the District of Columbia and U.S. territories reached the settlement…

The Guardian - US

What’s about to change on Facebook and Instagram: six key takeaways from the end of the Meta trial

Settlement agreement says Meta must make many safety and wellness features the default option for young users

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Reality Star Launches Fake Freckle Brand After Attempt At Tattooing Her Own Face For Viral Trend Left Her Scarred

“It didn’t hurt at all, so I didn’t think I should stop."

International Business Times UK

What Happened to Kyle Singler? Former Duke Star Tells Coach K 'My Life's on the Line' in Distressing Videos

Former Duke basketball star Kyle Singler has posted videos pleading for help from Coach Krzyzewski, citing financial and personal struggles, including a domestic violence arrest and claims of harassment.

International Business Times UK

Iran's New Bill Could Jail Citizens for an Instagram Post or a Foreign Interview, Critics Warn It's a Path to 'North Korea'

Iranian lawmakers have approved a bill criminalising unauthorised contact with foreign media, threatening citizens with up to two years in prison for sharing information or engaging with international outlets.

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