Meta agreed to pay $17 billion to settle lawsuits from 47 US states claiming the company made teens addicted to Facebook and Instagram. As part of the deal, Meta will add new safety features to protect children on its platforms.
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The settlement involves 47 US states suing Meta over harm to teens from social media.
The lawsuit claimed Meta designed addictive features and hid the dangers from the public.
The deal includes new child safety measures like daily time limits and pauses for young users.
Meta will stop push notifications during school hours and improve age verification.
Parental controls will be stronger and features like "like" counts will be limited to reduce social pressure.
The case was expected to go to trial with CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifying but ended with this settlement.
The settlement amount is a small part of Meta's $201 billion revenue from 2025.
The lawsuit followed reports showing Meta knew Instagram harmed teen girls' mental health and body image.
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The trial of Lindsay Clancy in Massachusetts continues, focusing on whether she was mentally ill when she killed her three children. An FBI psychiatrist testified that he did not believe her claim of hearing a voice that told her to commit the murders.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for killing her three young children and then trying to kill herself.
Clancy’s lawyer says she had postpartum psychosis, a rare mental illness after childbirth.
Postpartum psychosis can involve hallucinations and extreme mental distress.
FBI psychiatrist Dr. Gregory Saathoff testified he doubts Clancy’s claim that a voice ordered her to kill.
Saathoff noted the voice supposedly stopped immediately after the killings, which he found unusual.
Clancy has pleaded not guilty to murder charges.
Closing arguments in the trial are expected soon, possibly Thursday.
The case highlights issues related to mental health and postpartum psychosis.
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Meta Platforms has agreed to pay up to $16.7 billion to settle a lawsuit with 29 U.S. states about its social media platforms and their effects on young people. The settlement will be paid over ten years and aims to reduce harm to children caused by social media.
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Meta faces allegations from 29 states accusing it of harming youth through its social media platforms.
Meta denies the allegations and says it is not liable.
The settlement avoids a jury trial by agreeing to pay up to $16.7 billion.
The money will be distributed to nearly every U.S. state and territory over a ten-year period.
California’s Attorney General said the settlement will fund changes to make social media safer for kids.
Funds received by states, including California, are planned to support mental health and harm prevention related to social media use.
The exact use of the money will be decided by state governments such as legislatures and governors.
The case was filed in the District Court for the Northern District of California.
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A new poll shows Democratic candidates are ahead of Republican candidates in three close House races in Texas. The poll was done by Texas Southern University and focused on important districts in the state.
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The poll covered Texas’s 15th, 28th, and 34th Congressional Districts.
These districts are considered battlegrounds, meaning both parties have strong chances of winning.
The survey was conducted by the Barbara Jordan Public Policy and Research and Survey Center at Texas Southern University.
The poll results show Democrats leading Republicans in these competitive races.
The poll focused on likely voters, people most expected to vote.
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The White House posted an image called the "Magic Deportation Bus," based on the children's cartoon The Magic School Bus, to promote recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests. The post linked to a news report about a large immigration enforcement operation near Washington, D.C., but it caused criticism for mixing a children's show with deportation.
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The White House shared a graphic styled after The Magic School Bus called the "Magic Deportation Bus" on an official social media account.
The image showed a yellow bus with handcuffed people inside and the words "Blast Off!" on it.
The post referenced a famous line from the show about going on field trips but used it for a deportation message.
The post linked to a Fox News report on a big ICE operation called Operation Safe Community in the D.C. region.
Nearly 50,000 immigrants were arrested by ICE in July 2024, the highest number during President Trump’s second term.
Critics said using a children’s educational show for a deportation message was inappropriate and insensitive.
The White House has used other pop culture references like Spider-Man and South Park to promote immigration enforcement.
Newsweek contacted the White House and the original publisher of The Magic School Bus, Scholastic, for comments.
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New polling shows close races in Iowa for the Senate and governor positions. The survey found that Republican Ashley Hinson and her Democratic opponent are nearly tied in support among likely voters.
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The poll was done by Suffolk University in Boston from August 20 to 23.
500 likely voters in Iowa were surveyed.
In the Senate race, 45% support GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson.
Her main opponent, a Democratic state representative, received 41% support.
The governor’s race is also very close, with both parties’ candidates having similar support.
The results show strong competition between Democrats and Republicans in Iowa.
Polling like this helps understand how voters may decide before the election.
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The article discusses the ongoing staff shortages at the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It explores whether relying on private companies and using artificial intelligence (AI) technology could help address these problems.
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The FAA is facing ongoing shortages of air traffic controllers and other staff.
These shortages affect the safety and efficiency of the U.S. airspace system.
Some suggest privatizing parts of air traffic control could help fill gaps.
Others recommend using AI to assist human controllers with monitoring and decision-making.
The article warns that relying only on video gamers or remote operators is not enough to keep skies safe.
Combining private sector help and new technology may improve staffing challenges.
The FAA must balance safety, cost, and efficiency when considering changes.
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Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial in Massachusetts is nearing its end with testimony from the prosecution’s final witness, Dr. Gregory Saathoff, a forensic psychiatrist. Clancy faces charges for the deaths of her three children, and the key question is whether she was criminally responsible or affected by postpartum psychosis.
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Lindsay Clancy is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children in January 2023.
Clancy admits to killing her children but claims she was overmedicated and suffering from postpartum psychosis.
The prosecution argues Clancy planned the killings and was not psychotic at the time.
Dr. Gregory Saathoff testified that Clancy heard a voice telling her to kill but that she had control and planned the act.
Saathoff said Clancy’s suicide attempt was serious and that she was criminally responsible because of the planning involved.
The jury has heard testimony from 85 witnesses since late July 2026.
If convicted, Clancy could face life in prison without parole; if found not responsible due to mental illness, she would be sent to a psychiatric hospital.
Closing arguments are expected soon, and the trial is taking place in Plymouth Superior Court in Massachusetts.
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President Donald Trump has not chosen a new White House press secretary to replace Karoline Leavitt, who will leave her post this Friday. In the meantime, several top officials will share press briefing duties until a replacement is found.
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Karoline Leavitt’s last day as White House press secretary is this Friday.
President Trump has not yet picked a new press secretary.
Press briefings will be handled by various senior officials instead of the press and communications staff.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is searching for candidates but has no clear favorite.
Republican commentator Scott Jennings was mentioned as a possible replacement but is unlikely to be chosen.
Leavitt’s team will remain and report to Communications Director Steven Cheung.
Leavitt will return to MAGA Inc., President Trump’s super PAC, and continue advising him outside the White House.
President Trump announced Leavitt’s departure two weeks ago, saying she would stay influential in the Republican Party.
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President Donald Trump wants to lower beef prices by bringing in more beef from other countries. Justin Tupper, the head of the U.S. Cattlemen's Association, said he disagrees with this plan.
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President Trump aims to reduce beef prices by importing foreign beef.
Justin Tupper is the president of the U.S. Cattlemen's Association.
The U.S. Cattlemen's Association opposes importing foreign beef to lower prices.
The disagreement is about how to handle beef prices and supply.
This topic involves U.S. agriculture and meat markets.
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An ICE agent named Christian Castro is accused of shooting a Venezuelan man in the leg in Minnesota. Minnesota wants to bring him back to face charges, but Texas is refusing to send him, causing a legal dispute between the two states.
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Christian Castro is an ICE agent charged with assault and falsely reporting a crime in Minnesota.
The victim, Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, was shot in the leg in January during the incident.
Minnesota authorities want to extradite Castro to face charges, but Texas Governor Greg Abbott has refused.
Castro is currently held in a Texas jail and must be released after 90 days unless something changes.
Minnesota’s Attorney General Keith Ellison has sued Texas Governor Abbott to stop Castro’s release.
The dispute involves politics, with Abbott being a Republican loyal to President Trump and Ellison a Democrat.
A federal judge is deciding whether Castro will be released or kept in custody pending extradition.
The shooting incident also involved Castro allegedly firing a gun through a door, hitting a victim in a child’s bedroom, and making false accusations against the victim.
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The Justice Department has recognized the need to address how laws were applied unevenly to people peacefully practicing their faith on public sidewalks. This reflects a shift toward protecting the rights of parents over abortion providers.
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The Justice Department made a statement regarding the enforcement of laws.
It highlighted that laws were applied selectively.
The focus was on people peacefully practicing their faith in public areas.
This issue involves the balance between parents' rights and abortion providers.
The acknowledgment aims to correct past enforcement practices.
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A federal judge stopped Ohio from making people show proof of citizenship when registering to vote at motor vehicle offices. This rule was part of a state law signed by Governor Mike DeWine in March 2025.
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Ohio passed a law requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration at motor vehicle bureaus.
Acceptable documents include a U.S. passport or birth certificate.
The law was signed by Governor Mike DeWine in March 2025.
A federal judge blocked Ohio from enforcing this requirement.
The judge’s decision prevents the law from taking effect while legal issues are reviewed.
The case concerns the state’s “motor voter” law, which makes voter registration easier at motor vehicle offices.
The block aims to address concerns about voting rights and access.
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The article shares a parent's feelings about their children growing up and starting to spend more time away from home. It discusses the emotional challenges parents face as their children become independent and how this change impacts their role and sense of purpose.
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The writer's eldest daughter, age 15, took a school-related trip to England, marking one of her growing times away from home.
The younger daughter, age 12, also experienced her first week away from parents during a school vacation.
The parent reflects on the transition from being needed daily to children gaining independence.
The experience causes feelings similar to a midlife crisis, as parents adjust to less closeness and a changing family dynamic.
The author notes that the sadness comes from missing the children's company, not from missing being needed.
Children’s independence means parents must redefine their purpose and relationship with their children.
Acceptance of this change and learning from children’s new experiences are important steps forward.
The article emphasizes the value of liking your children, not just loving them, during this transition.
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Seven protesters who blocked traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge in April 2024 were sentenced to 30 days in jail, fined $1,000, and given probation after a two-year court case. The more serious felony charges against them were dropped, but they were convicted of several misdemeanors related to obstructing traffic and unlawful assembly.
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The protest happened on April 15, 2024, to oppose the war on Gaza.
About 26 protesters were charged, with most receiving fines and community service.
Seven protesters faced serious charges, including felony conspiracy.
Six of these protesters had locked themselves together to stop traffic.
After a trial, jurors deadlocked on felony charges but convicted them of misdemeanors.
The District Attorney’s office dropped the remaining felony charges to avoid a new trial.
Each convicted protester received 30-day sentences (including jail and work programs), six months probation, and $1,000 fines.
The defendants’ lawyers plan to appeal the convictions.
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President Donald Trump achieved two important victories in recent primary elections, as Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina and former state Sen. Mike Mazzei in Oklahoma won GOP nominations. Trump's political action committee, MAGA Inc., spent more than $800,000 supporting Graham's campaign. These races showed President Trump’s continuing influence in the Republican party.
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Sen. Darline Graham won the GOP nomination in South Carolina’s primary runoff.
Mike Mazzei won the GOP nomination in Oklahoma’s primary runoff.
Both elections were seen as a test of President Trump’s power in the party.
Trump’s super PAC, MAGA Inc., spent over $800,000 to support Graham.
The results highlight President Trump’s ongoing role in Republican politics.
Inflation rates remained steady during this period (implied by article title).
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Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, a Nicaraguan immigrant whose son serves on the USS Abraham Lincoln, was held by Border Patrol but has now been released and reunited with his family. He has lived in the United States for almost 20 years.
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Luis Manuel Aviles Roa is a Nicaraguan immigrant.
He was detained by U.S. Border Patrol agents.
His son has been deployed for over nine months on the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East.
Aviles Roa has lived in the U.S. for nearly 20 years.
He was recently released from immigration custody.
Upon release, he reunited with his family.
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Prosecutors in the trial of Lindsay Clancy are finishing their testimony to challenge her defense that she suffered from postpartum psychosis. This mental health condition was presented as a reason for her actions. The case is ongoing, and legal experts are providing analysis.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for murder.
Her defense claims she had postpartum psychosis, a rare mental illness after childbirth.
Prosecutors are presenting evidence to argue against this defense.
Postpartum psychosis involves symptoms like hallucinations and delusions.
The prosecution’s rebuttal testimony is near completion.
CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe has offered expert analysis on the case.
The trial is receiving public and media attention.
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President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance will speak at the Republican Party’s midterm convention in Dallas next month. Their goal is to energize supporters as important elections for the U.S. House and Senate take place.
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The event is the Republican Party’s midterm convention.
It will be held in Dallas.
The convention will take place on September 9th and 10th.
President Trump will speak both nights.
Vice President JD Vance will also address the gathering.
The focus is to motivate the MAGA base, a group of Trump's strong supporters.
The midterm elections will decide control of the House and Senate.
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Senator Darline Graham is expected to win the Republican Senate runoff election in South Carolina. CBS News provided analysis of her election performance.
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Darline Graham is running for the U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina.
She participated in a Republican runoff election.
Graham is projected to win the runoff.
The news was reported and analyzed by CBS News.
The election is part of the process to choose the Republican candidate for the Senate.
A runoff happens when no candidate gets enough votes in the first round, so the top candidates compete again.
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