Meta settles social media addiction suit for up to $17.1 billionMeta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
What Meta's massive $17 billion social media addiction settlement means for your familyTech giant Meta settled a series of multistate social media addiction lawsuits, agreeing to pay out up to $17 billion. In addition, Meta will roll out some changes to its portfolio of social media apps, including Instagram, Facebook and others.
How Meta’s $17.1 Billion Social Media Settlement Came TogetherState attorneys general spent months in negotiations. Then, as its legal losses mounted, the social media giant’s new top lawyer brought a huge settlement to the table.
Why Countries Are Pushing Social Media Bans Despite Their FlawsProposals for curbing social media use among children have wide support, but critics say they are ineffective.
The Social Security trust fund is running out, and yet it's not a top campaign issueLimited public discussion of the trust fund's shortfall has experts worried that most Americans don't fully understand the problems Social Security faces — let alone be able to weigh in on solutions.
Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction ClaimsThe social media giant settled with 47 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories, and agreed to make major changes to its products over claims its platforms endangered children.
A Movement to Restrict Social Media for Children Has Taken Hold GloballyGovernments around the world have passed or proposed a range of bans or restrictions on young teens using addictive social media platforms.
Dash Social Announces New Adobe Express Integration to Turn Brand Intelligence Into Creative ActionNEW YORK, Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dash Social today announced that it will integrate Adobe Express directly into its platform, bringing content creation closer to the brand intelligence that ...
How streaming and social media have helped build the modern F1Formula One has seen a recent surge in popularity, especially on social media, with fan-made online content engaging a whole new F1 audience. Experts say it's similar to the synergies shared by different forms of broadcast media and sports in the past.
The Socialist, a Million-Dollar Rowhouse and Unanswered QuestionsDiffering accounts of where Gustavo Gordillo, a leader of the Democratic Socialists of America, lives are raising doubts about whether the city’s left-wing organizers are ready for prime time.
WATCH: Frozen coffee trend takes over social mediaLori Bergamotto shares the scoop on frozen coffee, the latest food trend taking social media by storm.
Jiayin Group Inc. Releases 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ReportJiayin Group Inc. (“Jiayin” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: JFIN), a leading fintech platform in China, today published its 2025 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. This publication, the ...
Socialist bigwig blasts the wealthy while living in $1.4M Brooklyn brownstone with eyebrow-raising backstoryNew York City Democratic Socialists of America co-chair Gustavo Gordillo rails against the rich from a $1.4M Bed-Stuy home his dad bought him.
Who is Angie Nixon? Bullhorn-wielding socialist upsets establishment favorite in Sunshine State stunnerDemocratic Socialists of America member Angie Nixon defeated Alexander Vindman in Florida despite his massive $16.3 million campaign war chest.
A democratic socialist win and losses for Trump allies: takeaways from primaries in three key statesElections in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming provide a sense of how voters are feeling ahead of November’s midtermsPrimaries in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming held on Tuesday provided the latest view into how voters are feeling ahead of November’s US midterm elections.One candidate aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) netted an extraordinary win while another was defeated handily. Dona...
Bill de Blasio backs Democrats' socialist wing, says Americans are 'hungry' for far-left visionFormer New York City mayor says Americans are hungry for the socialist vision offered by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Zohran Mamdani and Bernie Sanders.
Democratic socialist Angie Nixon clinches nomination for Florida US Senate seat, in surprise primary win for progressivesNixon bested Alexander Vindman to win Democratic nomination and now faces Republican Ashley Moody in NovemberIn an upset for the Democratic establishment, progressive Angie Nixon won the party’s US Senate primary in Florida, beating former army intelligence officer Alexander Vindman.Nixon, a state representative and member of the Democratic Socialists of America, had significantly less funding goi...
Mysterious polling firm behind fake election surveys closes after admitting ‘social experiment’Median Strategies admitted its polls on the Los Angeles mayor race and Wisconsin primary were fabricated as a "social experiment" before closing.
Carville torches Democratic socialists as 'pack of fools,' praises AOC's political evolutionJames Carville dismissed the Democratic Socialists of America as a "pack of fools" while praising Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's political growth.
Landmark social media trial against Meta underwayNew York Times technology reporter Mike Isaac joins CBS News to break down the landmark social media trial against Meta that's currently underway, with parents accusing the tech giant of designing its platforms to be addictive and harmful to children.















