Mark Zuckerberg appeared in court on Wednesday and defended Meta against accusations that the company targeted children and teenagers. Lawyers presented internal documents that suggested Meta prioritised younger users. Zuckerberg said the lawyers mischaracterised internal communications. This was his first appearance before a jury after years of criticism of Meta, which owns Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. YouTube is also a defendant, and the trial could shape thousands of similar lawsuits. TikTok and Snapchat settled shortly before the trial and did not disclose settlement terms. Meta said it protects young users and blocks accounts for people under 13. Lead plaintiff lawyer…
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“Life is becoming more expensive,” says Alexander, an advertising specialist from Moscow who works for a large corporation. His monthly food budget jumped by more than 22% in one month, rising from 35,000 roubles to 43,000 roubles. Russia’s economy now wavers between stagnation and decline, and citizens feel the growing financial strain of the war in Ukraine as it approaches its fourth year. Alexander noticed price increases for almost all essential goods in supermarkets, including eggs, chicken fillets, and seasonal vegetables. Journalists changed all names in this report to protect sources. Even his daily Americano on the way to work…
US President Donald Trump said he will be indirectly involved in talks between Iran and the United States starting later Tuesday in Geneva. He spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One and said he believes Iran wants to reach a deal on its nuclear programme. The second round of talks in Switzerland follows repeated US military threats against Iran over its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests and the ongoing dispute over its nuclear programme. On Monday, Iran’s foreign ministry said it believes the US position has shifted toward a more realistic stance. Iran Seeks Sanctions Relief While US Expands Negotiation…
Big Tech companies are rapidly increasing artificial intelligence investment. They plan to spend over 700 billion dollars in 2026, roughly 590 billion euros, a 75 percent rise from 2025. Several firms released earnings reports and detailed their 2026 spending plans. Analysts confirmed these projections and emphasised their strategic significance. Wall Street is closely watching the combined capital expenditure figure. More than 700 billion dollars will flow into AI infrastructure this year, surpassing Sweden’s nominal GDP for 2025, according to IMF estimates. Global chip sales are projected to reach one trillion dollars for the first time this year. The US Semiconductor…
Health agencies warn that measles continue to threaten Europe, despite a decline in cases in 2025 compared with the previous year’s record. Experts call for urgent action to address vaccine hesitancy and prevent new outbreaks across the continent. Measles often fade from public attention, yet the virus continues to spread in multiple European countries. Europe reported 127,350 measles cases in 2024, the highest total since 1997. Cases fell in 2025, but infections still doubled compared with 2023, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. Sabrina Bacci, head of the ECDC programme on vaccine-preventable diseases and immunisation, said…
Aluminium prices fell on Friday, while zinc, nickel, and lead also declined. Investors reacted to reports that US President Donald Trump may ease tariffs on imported metals. Markets factored in the possible policy shift ahead of November’s midterm elections. The three-month aluminium contract on the London Metal Exchange dropped more than 2.5% to $2,965.75 per tonne by midday. On the Shanghai Futures Exchange, the most active aluminium contract fell 1.76% to 23,195 yuan per tonne. Industrial Metals Follow Aluminium Lower Zinc traded at $3,316.50 per tonne, down $51.95 or 1.54%. Nickel fell $257 to $16,993.38 per tonne, a decline of…
US President Donald Trump revoked a 2009 scientific finding that classified greenhouse gases as a threat to public health. The rule had formed the legal foundation for federal efforts to reduce emissions from vehicles, power plants, and industry. The White House called the move the “largest deregulation in American history,” claiming it will cut vehicle costs by $2,400 and ease burdens on automakers. Environmental groups warned it represents the most significant climate rollback to date and said they will challenge it in court. Trump criticizes Obama-era climate regulations Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump described the 2009 finding as “a…
Tight Vote Highlights Congressional Divisions The US House of Representatives voted to overturn President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods. Lawmakers approved the resolution with 219 votes in favor and 211 votes against. Six Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to support the measure. The vote remains largely symbolic because the US Senate must approve it and Trump must sign it. Trump is very unlikely to approve the measure if it reaches his desk. Trump Raised Tariffs After Re-Election Donald Trump imposed several tariffs on Canada after his re-election. He recently threatened a 100% import tax in response to Canada’s proposed trade…
Regulator Rejects Seasonal Flu Shot Submission The US Food and Drug Administration refused to accept Moderna’s application to review its first mRNA seasonal flu vaccine. The company confirmed the decision on Tuesday. The refusal represents a major setback for mRNA vaccine development in the United States. Several officials in the Trump administration have recently criticized the technology. The FDA said the application lacked an adequate and well-controlled trial. The agency said the control group did not reflect the best available standard of care in the United States during the study. Moderna said regulators did not raise any safety or efficacy…
Discord will soon require users globally to verify their age before accessing adult content. Users must confirm their age with a face scan or upload an official ID. The platform says it has more than 200 million monthly users. The company says the new safety measures will place all users into a teen-appropriate environment by default. Discord already enforces age checks in the UK and Australia to comply with online safety laws. The platform will expand the system globally from early March. Savannah Badalich, Discord’s policy head, said teen safety remains a top priority. She added that teen-by-default settings strengthen…