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Meta ordered to pay $567M to address kids’ mental health online
The new penalty is in addition to the $375 million in civil penalties that jurors ordered against the parent company of Facebook and Instagram in March.
New bill would stop Trump Media from selling speedy access to president’s posts
Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., takes aim at a new paid service from Trump Media promising faster alerts to posts from President Donald Trump and others.
New York sues Kalshi, says its prediction markets are illegal gambling
New York’s attorney general sued prediction market operator Kalshi on Friday, claiming that its platform violates state laws against illegal gambling.
Amazon’s Zoox wins first U.S. approval for paid robotaxis without human controls
Amazon‘s Zoox unit has won U.S. approval for limited commercial deployment of its novel steering-wheel-free robotaxis, a first for the autonomous ride industry, the U.S. auto safety agency said on Thursday.
Amazon will launch its satellite internet in South Africa, seemingly beating Musk in his homeland
Amazon said Wednesday that the technology company will launch its new satellite internet service Amazon Leo in South Africa in 2027, seemingly pushing ahead of Elon Musk’s rival Starlink to win business in Africa’s most advanced economy.
Apple to spend $30 billion in Broadcom chips deal
Apple plans to spend more than $30 billion as part of a chip-supply agreement reached earlier this week with Broadcom that will also see the chipmaker expand a factory in Colorado, the companies said on Wednesday.
Kids online safety package clears House, drawing warnings from digital rights and tech groups
The KIDS Act received broad bipartisan support. But the legislation is expected to face challenges in the Senate.
Data center opponents have blocked or delayed projects worth nearly $130 billion in 2026, study finds
Construction has become a major political issue, with residents citing energy consumption and environmental concerns.
Graham Platner’s account on a notorious chat app highlights Kik’s dark reputation
The platform’s ability to anonymize users makes it a favorite for those seeking to conduct nefarious activities.