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Meta reaches landmark $18 billion settlement with states in trial over teen social media addiction

Meta reaches landmark $18 billion settlement with states in trial over teen social media addiction

Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms as part of a landmark legal settlement
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Meta reaches $18 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction

Meta reaches $18 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction

Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms as part of a landmark legal settlement
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Meta to Pay $17.1 Billion in Settlement With 29 States Over Social-Media Addiction Claims

Meta to Pay $17.1 Billion in Settlement With 29 States Over Social-Media Addiction Claims

Meta will pay up to $17.1 billion over 10 years — and implement broad child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook — under a nationwide settlement with 26 state attorneys general, including California’s Rob Bonta. The agreement, subject to court approval, resolves claims by the state AGs that Meta designed Instagram with addictive features, knowingly exposed […]
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A look at major lawsuits against Meta and other social media companies over harms to kids

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
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Behind the rhinestones, Dolly Parton built a business empire

Behind the rhinestones, Dolly Parton built a business empire

By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Dolly Parton, the larger-than-life country singer and songwriter who died on Tuesday at age 80, rose from a self-described "dirt poor" upbringing to build a business empire that extended from song royalties to hit movies, a cosmetic line, pet products
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Instagram head Adam Mosseri begins testimony at Meta child social media addiction trial

Instagram head Adam Mosseri begins testimony at Meta child social media addiction trial

By Greg Bensinger, Diana Novak Jones and Jonathan Stempel OAKLAND, California, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Instagram's top executive, Adam Mosseri, took the witness stand on Tuesday to testify in a trial over whether Meta Platforms designed Instagram and Facebook to addict children without proper regard for
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Dolly Parton leaves a lasting California legacy after death

Dolly Parton leaves a lasting California legacy after death

Parton's death highlights a legacy that stretched from Hollywood to children's literacy programs across California.
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Life without Dolly Parton will be a drag for LGBTQ+ fans

Life without Dolly Parton will be a drag for LGBTQ+ fans

Dolly Parton's influence stretched beyond Dollywood and Nashville to the hearts of millions of LGBTQ+ fans, who are mourning the loss of the icon.
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Dolly Parton was ‘The Book Lady,’ reaching millions with Imagination Library

Dolly Parton was ‘The Book Lady,’ reaching millions with Imagination Library

In 1995, Dolly Parton created the Imagination Library to inspire children in her hometown in tribute to her father. Now it's an international program.
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Lily Tomlin, Reba McEntire lead tributes after Dolly Parton's death

Lily Tomlin, Reba McEntire lead tributes after Dolly Parton's death

Just minutes after Dolly Parton's family shared the news of her death on an Instagram video. Celebrities close to the Queen of Country Music began expressing their love for her.
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Instagram chief takes the stand in a trial pitting Meta against states over social media harms

Instagram chief takes the stand in a trial pitting Meta against states over social media harms

The Meta executive at the helm of Instagram is defending the platform’s safety record
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Olivia Rodrigo's Unraveled tour is just one month away, get tickets now

Olivia Rodrigo's Unraveled tour is just one month away, get tickets now

Olivia Rodrigo will hit the road for her Unraveled Tour this fall. Here's everything you need to know including how to buy tickets.