Statement on 29 States Settling Lawsuit with Meta
Fairplay Executive Director Josh Golin released the following statement today:“This is a watershed moment for the growing movement to protect children from addictive and dangerously designed social media. In addition to a significant financial penalty, the state attorneys general have secured the most significant injunctive relief yet from Meta, includingContinue Reading
US inflation remains sticky in July
Inflation has worsened since the US and Israel attacked Iran, sending energy prices spiralling., Inflation has worsened since the US and Israel attacked Iran, sending energy prices spiralling. Inflation in the United States is holding steady well above the Federal Reserve’s 2 percent target for the 65th straight month, intensifyingContinue Reading
At least 50 injured as fireworks explode into crowd at Spanish festival
At least 50 people were injured after several fireworks exploded among a crowd at a festival in northern Spain., NewsFeed At least 50 people were injured after several fireworks exploded among a crowd at a festival in northern Spain. The incident occurred during the annual St Michael celebration, held inContinue Reading
Critics Trash Ivanka The Traitor’s Dolly Parton Tribute: ‘Rich F**king Thing For You To Say’
The president’s eldest daughter proved she has zero self-awareness while sharing her favorite quote by the late country music legend., Read MoreContinue Reading
Federal Judge’s Move On The Traitor Mail Voting Order Clears Path For More Legal Challenges
Additional court rulings could still stop the directive from taking effect before the rapidly approaching midterm elections., Read MoreContinue Reading
190-year-old DNA reveals a hidden pangolin species
DNA from a nearly 190-year-old museum specimen has helped scientists confirm a distinct Himalayan pangolin species hiding in plain sight in Nepal and northern India. The discovery could give conservationists a powerful new way to trace illegally traded pangolin scales back to the species and regions being targeted by poachers.,Continue Reading
Why I’ll Always Love Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton truly was a diamond in a rhinestone world. May she rest in peace.Continue Reading
Crowds move Japanese castle by hand
Hundreds of people helped move an entire 400-ton castle in the northern Japanese city of Hirosaki back to its original position after repairs. #castle #japan #Hirosaki #HirosakiCastle #constructionContinue Reading
Media News: Meta Agrees to $16.68 Billion Settlement Over Child Social Media Harms
Meta Platforms will pay up to $16.68 billion to settle lawsuits from U.S. states and territories. The suits accused Meta of intentionally designing Facebook and Instagram in ways that encourage addictive use among children, and of not doing enough to protect young users. The lawsuits, brought by both Democratic andContinue Reading
Tim Curry, ‘Rocky Horror’ Legend and Queer Cultural Icon, Dies at 80
Tim Curry, the incomparable performer whose corset-clad turn in The Rocky Horror Picture Show became a lasting symbol of queer freedom and self-expression, has died. He was 80. Curry died Tuesday night at his Los Angeles home, according to TMZ. A cause of death has not been publicly disclosed. HeContinue Reading
Dolly Parton (1946 – 2026)
This story was originally published by The 19th. Dolly Parton, who used her stardom to not only embrace all listeners but also nurture marginalized communities through literacy and financial development, died peacefully in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, according to her family. She was 80. One of the bestselling musical artistsContinue Reading
Tim Curry, star of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and ‘It,’ dies at 80
Actor Tim Curry, best known for his memorable role as Dr., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
CEO Weekends: SUN Mobility’s Ajay Goel on Building Africa’s Universal Battery-Swapping Network
India’s SUN Mobility is entering Africa with a proposition that goes beyond putting more electric vehicles on the road, by building an open-architecture battery-swapping ecosystem serving multiple electric vehicle manufacturers and electric vehicle brands. Sun Mobility’s open-architecture battery-swapping ecosystem, a first in Africa, with Kenya serving as the launch market for a broader continental expansionContinue Reading