US appeals court says social media addiction lawsuits can proceed
US court rules Meta, Google and TikTok will face addiction lawsuits as Meta heads to trial this week over child safety

US court rules Meta, Google and TikTok will face addiction lawsuits as Meta heads to trial this week over child safety

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The Israeli leader’s rejection of a US-led roadmap threatens to entrench a state of conflict, analysts say.
Months into the war, Trump is returning to squeezing Iran’s economy rather than military offensive for now.
Former IRGC commander Rezaee will be taking over as secretary of Iran’s top security body amid Hormuz talks.
Nelson was a five-time NBA champion with the Boston Celtics but is best remembered for his innovative coaching style.
Gaza Health Ministry says hospitals receive bodies of two Palestinians as Netanyahu rejects Trump plan to end war.
Trump has named White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf as White House counsel, starting from September 1.
US relying on sanctions and naval blockade as oil prices stabilise, easing economic strain on American consumers.

F-16s intercepted two civilian aircraft entering restricted airspace over Bedminster, NJ, where President Trump was.

‘We’re going backwards.’