A jury trial begins Tuesday in a lawsuit filed by 29 US states against Meta. The states allege Meta knowingly harmed young users through addictive features like infinite scroll and like counts, seeking billions in damages and significant platform design changes.
A landmark trial begins in California where four US states accuse Meta of misleading the public on Instagram and Facebook safety, seeking about $200 billion in damages and platform changes.
Meta faces a jury trial in California stemming from a 2023 lawsuit by 30 US states demanding over $1 trillion and major changes to Instagram and Facebook to protect young users from alleged privacy violations and mental health harms.
A jury trial in Oakland, California, begins with over 20 states accusing Meta of designing addictive social media products that harmed young people, facing potential damages up to $200bn.
Meta faces a landmark jury trial brought by 30 US states demanding over $1 trillion and major platform changes on Instagram and Facebook to protect young users from alleged privacy violations and mental health harms.
President Donald Trump's endorsements yielded mixed results in Tuesday's Republican primaries across Minnesota, South Carolina, and Wisconsin, testing his political influence against established local candidates.
Food producer Taylor Farms is recalling around 20 fresh products containing jalapeno peppers across 26 US states following a salmonella outbreak linked to a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico.
At least 35 US states, including Alabama, California, and New York, have implemented bans on smartphones in schools to varying degrees, citing distractions, mental health concerns, and inappropriate content access. Parents and educators advocate for reduced screen time and stricter technology policies.
At least 345 people across 27 US states fell ill in a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeno peppers from a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico. Thirty-six people were hospitalized, leading to recalls by Coast Citrus Distributors and restaurants like Chipotle and Qdoba.
Hackers targeted water and wastewater utilities in at least a dozen US states, causing temporary loss of monitoring and control. US authorities suspect Iranian involvement, while President Trump dismissed the claim.
A parliamentary inquiry into Labor's gambling legislation heard allegations that problem gamblers received cocaine and sex workers, which Sportsbet and Tabcorp denied.
Twenty-five US states sued the Trump administration over new 10% to 12.5% tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, arguing the duties are unlawful and function as a tax on families.
Twenty-five US states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its new double-digit tariffs on 59 countries and the EU, arguing they illegally replace import taxes struck down by the Supreme Court.
A coalition of 25 Democratic-led US states has sued the Trump administration in the Court of International Trade, challenging new double-digit global tariffs imposed under the guise of combating forced labour after previous levies were struck down.
A coalition of 25 US states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners, asking the US Court of International Trade to block them and refund duties already paid.
US mattress recycling programs have recovered 650 million pounds of materials from over 17 million discarded mattresses, addressing landfill issues and machinery damage. While 18 million mattresses are discarded annually, most end up in landfills due to limited specialized facilities, despite 80% recyclability.
Paramount Skydance has agreed to pause its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition until a court rules on a multistate antitrust challenge or until June 1, 2027. The delay could cost the company about $7 million a day in fees if the deal does not close by Sept. 30.
Canadian wildfires caused severe air quality issues in over 20 US states, prompting former President Trump to demand Canada pay damages. Canadian PM Carney linked the fires to climate change, while some US politicians proposed sanctions against Canada.
A federal judge ordered a two-week halt to the $81bn Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger after 12 states, led by California, sued to block the deal, citing concerns over competition and consumer choice in Hollywood.
A growing cyclosporiasis outbreak has affected 31 US states, causing severe diarrhea. Michigan leads with over 1,000 cases, prompting food safety advisories. 86 individuals hospitalized nationwide. Investigations ongoing to pinpoint the source.
Cyclosporiasis is a gastrointestinal illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite, often seasonal in the US (May-August). Symptoms include watery diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and fatigue. Prevention involves thorough washing of produce, cooking when possible, and avoiding contaminated food/water.
Several US states, led by California, are preparing to sue Paramount over its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing concerns about competition law violations. Hollywood actors and theater owners also oppose the deal, fearing job losses and reduced consumer choice.
Four US states accuse Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to addict young users, potentially leading to $1.4 trillion in penalties. Meta rejects the estimate as legally unfounded and vows to fight the lawsuit, which alleges the company prioritized profits over child safety.
Meta is facing potential penalties of up to $1.4 trillion from four US states suing over the addictive designs of Facebook and Instagram, accusing the company of misleading the public about app safety. The figure, close to Meta's market cap, was calculated by estimating affected young users multiplied by state fines.
