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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Friend Says Their Move "Is Not Sudden" and Their Temporary Stay Could Last Much Longer Than Expected

The Sussex family has officially touched down in Britain.

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After Meta's $16 billion settlement, changes are headed to Facebook, Instagram for being addictive

Many U.S. states say Meta's social media platforms have "harmed" younger users with addictive tendencies, and after a huge $16 billion settlement, change is coming.

Android Central

Texas Moves To Protect Kids—and Women—From 'Demonic' Sex Education Book

The book is part of a wider spate of "dirty" and "vulgar" books that authorities want yanked, including an educational book that mentions animal penis sizes and classic literature by authors like Tennessee Williams and Maya Angelou.

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Meta's $17 billion child-safety settlement is the biggest tech payout ever—or 3x what it paid to acquihire a 28-year-old AI superstar

Meta's settlement is roughly 27% of last year's profit and about 8% of annual revenue—a little more than three Alexandr Wang's.

Fortune

Meta agrees to new protections for teenagers in US in 18bn dollar settlement

The agreement resolves claims filed by 47 US states accusing the tech giant of designing Instagram with addictive features.

Evening Standard

Meta agrees to pay $17.1 billion to settle claims Facebook and Instagram harm children — here's what you need to know

Meta agrees a massive settlement over alleged transgressions connected to the mental health harm its social media sites inflict on kids; major changes are on the way.

Tom’s Guide

Five changes coming to Instagram and Facebook after Meta settlement

Here are the biggest changes Meta has agreed to make across its platforms as part of a $17 billion settlement with 29 states

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Meta shares hit 5% intraday high after $16.68 billion settlement over alleged harm to young users

Meta shares hit a 4.96% intraday high after the company agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion to settle claims that Facebook and Instagram harmed young users. The settlement covers claims by 29 US states and requires Meta to introduce usage limits and stronger safeguards for children on its platforms.

The Economic Times

Meta's $17.1 billion settlement will be over 12-times larger than the second largest big tech privacy settlement in the past four years

The settlement is just 1.17% of Meta’s $1.46 trillion market cap.

Fortune

Meta to pay Texas $1 billion in child safety case

As part of Texas’ settlement, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram will apply stricter age verification measures and institute a daily two-hour limit for teens.

The Texas Tribune

Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with US states over social media harm to teens

Meta Platforms on Wednesday agreed to pay $17 billion to settle claims, filed by 47 US states, that the company designed Facebook and Instagram to deliberately make teens addicted to their products while deceiving the public, according to state attorneys general. The company agreed to add child-safety measures as part…

France 24

Meta agrees to pay $17bn in landmark US child-safety settlement deal

The tech giant agreed one of the largest consumer protection settlements in US history, ending a trial that could have put Zuckerberg on the stand.

Euronews

Everything that will change on Instagram and Facebook after bombshell court settlement

Other sites such as YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat could be required to introduce similarly dramatic changes

The Independent UK

South Carolina Primary Results: Darline Graham Wins GOP Senate Nomination With Donald Trump's Backing

South Carolina primary results show Darline Graham securing the GOP Senate nomination following a major intervention by President Donald Trump, helping her campaign prevail in a closely contested runoff.

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Your private Instagram profile may not hide as much as you think — here's what an investigation found

Even with a private Instagram account, a new investigation demonstrates how easily your personal information can be reconstructed.

The Independent UK

Meta reaches $17 billion settlement in middle of teen social media addiction trial

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International Business Times UK

Jennifer Garner Admits Financial 'Panic' After Divorce From Ben Affleck Left Her Feeling Broke

Hollywood actress Jennifer Garner opened up about the financial anxiety she faced following her split from Ben Affleck and how concerns about her earning future helped shape her career and business decisions.

The Independent UK

Meta to pay up to $17bn and dramatically change Instagram and Facebook to settle huge US court case

The agreement represents the largest ever Big Tech settlement and will force Meta to introduce sweeping restrictions on its platforms

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The Independent UK

Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction

Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states

International Business Times UK

Drake Likes Fan Video Calling Him the 'Goat' While Fuelling New 'Fear of Missing Out' Album Rumours

Drake has ignited fan speculation by teasing a new album, 'FEAR OF MISSING OUT', on Instagram, following his recent triple-album release. Fans are divided on whether a fourth album is imminent.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Pause on US immigrant visa leaves thousands of applicants in limbo

All US immigrant visa applications halted as state department moves to tighten restrictions and limit access. Plus tributes pour in for Dolly Parton

International Business Times UK

'I Never Should Have Let You Go': Keith Urban Breaks Down in Tears on Stage After Nicole Divorce

Keith Urban fought back tears during a live Atlantic City performance of a song about lost love, seven months after his divorce from Nicole Kidman was officially finalised.

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Man Faces Legal Trouble After Girlfriend Leaves 3,400 Lipstick Kiss Marks On His Car

The incident has raised questions about how such a romantic gesture could lead to legal trouble.

The Independent UK

The private love story of Dolly Parton and her husband Carl Dean

Country music legend’s death follows 17 months from that of her husband, the famously private Carl Dean

Salon

Millions of women trust Candace Owens

Millions of people tune in to the conservative commentator each week. Here's why they trust her

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