Meta agrees to pay $17B, adopt kids’ safety features to resolve states’ lawsuits
The tentative agreement is a massive concession from the tech giant.
Politics
politico.com
26.08.2026
Meta settles in US states lawsuit on teen user addiction
Meta has agreed to pay what could amount to billions of dollars and to implement platform usage limitations on young users in a lawsuit brought by US states. The challenge revolved around addiction is
World
dw.com
26.08.2026
US Trade War Could Be Bad News for Canadian Wallets
Trade data suggests the country's economy, and its consumers, remain heavily reliant on commerce with the U.S.
Politics
newsweek.com
26.08.2026
Meta to pay up to $17 billion and dramatically change Instagram and Facebook to settle huge US court case
Meta will pay up to $16.7 billion and make sweeping changes to Instagram and Facebook to settle a major US court case.
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
Meta agrees to major changes to Facebook and Instagram as it settles US trial over teen addiction for up to $17bn
US tech giant agrees to establish further protections for teens such as daily usage limits and blocks on nighttime useMeta agreed to significant changes to its Instagram and Facebook apps in a settlem
Tech
theguardian.com
26.08.2026
U.S. PCE inflation rises slightly more than expected in July
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
26.08.2026
What to Know About the Apparent Iranian Threat Against Barron Trump
The U.S. Secret Service has said it is “aware” of the threat.
World
time.com
26.08.2026
Meta agrees to pay up to $16.68bn to settle social media case
The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by 29 states.
Tech
bbc.co.uk
26.08.2026
The Latest: Canada strikes back at US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates
Canada has struck back at the United States with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion in American goods, including steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment, as the trade war between th
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
ICC chief urges Japan to counter US pressure on the court
Washington escalated its campaign against the ICC last week by sanctioning its president and a senior trial lawyer.
World
aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Meta settles with US states over social media harms
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
26.08.2026
Treasury Yields Rise on Data Showing U.S. Economy Still Hot
Finance
wsj.com
26.08.2026
White House brags about ‘Lake America’ by sharing US map that puts DC in the middle of North Carolina
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
US inflation remains sticky in July; 2nd-quarter GDP unrevised at 1.5%
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
26.08.2026
Sanctioned international court president says she asked Japan to help de-escalate tensions with US
The president of the International Criminal Court, Tomoko Akane, says there is no reason for her to face U.S. sanctions
World
independent.co.uk
26.08.2026
U.S. inflation rises again and stays well above Fed’s target. Rate hike might be in play.
The main inflation gauge used by the Federal Reserve to set U.S. interest rates rose at an elevated rate in July, potentially pushing the Federal Reserve closer to a vote to raise interest rates next
Finance
marketwatch.com
26.08.2026
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, who has died aged 80Good morning. All US immigrant
World
theguardian.com
26.08.2026
Blockchain Association Urges SEC, CFTC to Bring Equity Perpetuals to US Markets
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
26.08.2026
Forget NuScale's Quarterly Numbers: Its TVA Deal Could Be the Biggest Nuclear Contract in U.S. History.
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
26.08.2026
US 'will achieve nothing' with its economic chokehold, Tehran says
Pezeshkian's words of defiance came as Iran's deputy foreign minister said a deal with Oman would bar all military vessels from the Strait of Hormuz in an escalation of Tehran's demands that drew oppo
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
26.08.2026