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Published on 01:52 GMT

Zuckerberg’s Meta Agrees to Pay $17B in Bombshell Child Safety Case

Meta has agreed to pay a staggering $17 billion to settle a sweeping child safety case. Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta faced lawsuits from 47 states and U.S. territories over claims that it violated federal child privacy and states’ consumer protection laws. The …

Source: The Daily Beast - Left-wing
Published on Aug 26, 2026

Meta’s $18 billion settlement leaves out the child protections New Mexico already won at trial, its Attorney General ...

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, whose office won the first jury verdict against Meta over child safety anywhere in the country, told Fortune the settlement Meta struck this week with 51 other attorneys general doesn’t go as far as what his state …

Source: Fortune - Neutral
Published on 01:16 GMT

Colorado to get $615M from Meta child safety settlement

The parent company of Facebook and Instagram will pay hundreds of millions of dollars to Colorado, part of an $18 billion multistate deal, in which the company also agreed to adopt extensive child-safety changes to its operations. The settlement ended a …

Source: The Gazette - Colorado - Center-right
Published on 03:08 GMT

Meta takes $10bn Q3 Hit as $18bn teen safety deal puts TikTok, YouTube on the spot

Meta Platforms will take an estimated $10 billion legal expense in the third quarter after agreeing to an $18 billion youth-safety deal with a bipartisan group of 52 US attorneys general, turning the company’s fight over teenage social-media use into a …

Source: Business Day - Neutral
Published on 01:21 GMT

Meta to pay 47 states up to $17.1 billion in landmark child safety settlement

The Maryland context From Maryland Matters Maryland will receive up to $327 million in the settlement, which Attorney General Anthony Brown called "historic, both in size and in scope.” He said the problem extends beyond one company, but credited Meta …

Source: Maryland Matters - Center-left
Published on 07:14 GMT

Meta to pay up to $18 billion in U.S. youth safety settlements

The agreements resolve claims that the company designed its platforms to encourage excessive use among children and failed to adequately disclose potential risks to young users. Meta denied wrongdoing, saying in an official statement that providing …

Source: Kazinform - Pending
Published on Aug 26, 2026

Meta to pay 47 states up to $17.1B in landmark child safety settlement — but not Florida

Paris, France – May 22, 2026: View of a smartphone screen showing a Meta apps folder including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, Threads, and Meta AI. Credit: Shutterstock Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, on Wednesday agreed to pay 47 …

Source: Orlando Weekly - Florida - Left-wing
Published on Aug 26, 2026

Meta agrees to $18 billion settlement over kids’ social media safety

In Brief Meta agrees to $18 billion settlement with 48 states. Minnesota to receive minimum $214 million payout. Meta limits teen Facebook and Instagram use to two hours daily. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers expected to approve settlement. Meta Platforms …

Source: Minnesota Lawyer - Pending
Published on Aug 26, 2026

WED: Revenue estimate: High oil prices due to Iran war mean $924 million in ‘new’ money for New Mexico, + More

Revenue estimate: High oil prices due to Iran war mean $924 million in ‘new’ money for New Mexico – Dan Boyd, Albuquerque Journal A simmering military conflict more than 7,000 miles away is driving New Mexico revenue collections to unprecedented levels. …

Source: KUNM - New Mexico - Public Broadcaster
Published on Aug 26, 2026

Meta to pay 47 states up to $17.1B in landmark child safety settlement; WV could receive nearly $115M

Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, on Wednesday agreed to pay 47 states, the District of Columbia, and a handful of U.S. territories, up to $17.1 billion in penalties over claims that its social media platforms are addictive and a danger to …

Source: West Virginia Watch - Left-wing
Published on Aug 26, 2026

Meta’s $17 Billion Child-Safety Settlement: Will Instagram Finally Put the Brakes on Teen Scrolling?

For years, Instagram asked teenagers to keep scrolling. Now the law is preparing to tell them when to stop. Meta has agreed to impose some of the most consequential restrictions yet on how children and teenagers use Instagram and Facebook. The proposed …

Source: Open - Pending
Published on Aug 26, 2026

Louisiana among states part of Meta’s $17.1B landmark child safety settlement

Murrill's reaction From Louisiana Illuminator Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following statement following news of Meta's settlement: “This settlement is an earthquake when it comes to child safety reforms and Big Tech …

Source: Louisiana Illuminator - Left-wing
Published on Aug 26, 2026

Meta to pay Oregon, 46 other states up to $17.1B in landmark child safety settlement

Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, on Wednesday agreed to pay 47 states, the District of Columbia, and a handful of U.S. territories, up to $17.1 billion in penalties over claims that its social media platforms are addictive and a danger to …

Source: Sandy Post - Oregon - Pending
Published on Aug 26, 2026

Meta to pay 47 states — including Utah — up to $17.1B in landmark child safety settlement

Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, on Wednesday agreed to pay 47 states, the District of Columbia, and a handful of U.S. territories, up to $17.1 billion in penalties over claims that its social media platforms are addictive and a danger to …

Source: Utah News Dispatch - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 26, 2026

Meta to pay 47 states up to $17.1B in landmark child safety settlement

Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, on Wednesday agreed to pay 47 states, the District of Columbia, and a handful of U.S. territories, up to $17.1 billion in penalties over claims that its social media platforms are addictive and a danger to …

Source: Oklahoma Voice - Left-wing
Published on Aug 26, 2026

Meta’s $17 billion child-safety settlement is the biggest tech payout ever—or 3x what it paid to acquihire a 28-year-old ...

Meta Platforms agreed Wednesday to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle a landmark lawsuit brought by 29 states alleging the company deliberately engineered Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to children, marking the largest single settlement in the …

Source: Fortune - Neutral
Published on Aug 26, 2026

Meta Reaches $18 Billion Settlement With 48 States Over Child-Safety Claims

Μake us preferred on Google Meta Platforms agreed to an $18 billion settlement with 48 state attorneys general, bringing an end to a massive federal trial over social media’s harm to teenagers and ushering in a new era of tech companies having legal …

Source: To Vima - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 26, 2026

Meta agrees to pay $17bn in landmark US child-safety settlement deal

Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion (€14.6bn) and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, state attorneys general announced on Wednesday …

Source: Euronews - Neutral
Published on Aug 26, 2026

Meta’s $16.68 Bn Child Safety Settlement: What Facebook, Instagram Must Change

Meta's latest settlement also follows setbacks in other child-safety cases. In March, a jury ordered the company to pay $375 million in a New Mexico case after finding that it had misled consumers about the safety of its platforms. On August 6, a judge …

Source: Outlook Business - Pending

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 06:39 GMT

Avery Dennison raises the bar for Paint Protection with the launch of the PPF Xtreme series

MELBOURNE, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The automotive aftermarket has a new benchmark. Avery Dennison has officially launched its newest Paint Protection Film portfolio in the ANZ market, spotlighting the upgraded PPF …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 01:38 GMT

Top Tesla Car Floor Mats Manufacturer Gains Attention for Precision-Fit Automotive Protection

LISHUI, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zhejiang Kangyu Automobile Parts Co., Ltd. is gaining attention in the automotive aftermarket as demand grows for precision-fit, durable, and practical vehicle interior …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Consumer Goods ...

Published on August 27, 2026 - 06:48 GMT

Elevating automotive protection: Avery Dennison introduces next-generation paint protection film range across ASEAN

CHINA, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Every scratch tells a story — but not one most car owners want to keep. Avery Dennison, the global materials science leader behind some of the automotive aftermarket industry's most trusted films, …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry ...
Published on August 27, 2026 - 07:58 GMT

Top 10 Reputable Sunscreen Spray Manufacturers in China 2026: Setting Industry Benchmarks for UV Protection & Innovation

A look at the production capabilities and strategic positioning of leading domestic manufacturers. CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ZHONGSHAN, China — Aug. 27, 2026 — An industry review published today identifies ten …

Distribution channels: Beauty & Hair Care, Consumer Goods ...

Published on August 27, 2026 - 05:09 GMT

GMO Research & AI to Exhibit at ESOMAR Congress 2026 in Valencia, Showcasing Consumer Panels Across Asia-Pacific

At Booth 11, the APAC-focused sample provider will present its AI Interview Panel for Japan and South Korea, and new Adaptive Quality Control TOKYO, JAPAN, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GMO Research & AI, Inc. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo …

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Published on August 26, 2026 - 17:58 GMT

PepUp Creates Propane Safety Resource, Urges Family Education

National Preparedness Month safety education initiative aimed at reducing preventable propane-related incidents. FEDERALSBURG, MD, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an effort to improve propane safety ahead of National …

Distribution channels: Education, Energy Industry ...
Published on August 26, 2026 - 13:45 GMT

Weathering the Storm: 6 Industries That Must Rethink Weather Protection

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For decades, weather protection was an emergency purchase that businesses made only after the forecast turned bad. Now, as freezes, heat waves, and severe storms intensify, protective …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on August 26, 2026 - 12:43 GMT

FMCG Market Set to Reach USD 1,800 Billion by 2035 as Sustainability E-Commerce & Consumer Wellness Reshape the Industry

FMCG trends are shifting toward wellness, sustainable packaging, convenience, digital shopping, and personalized consumer experiences worldwide. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global Fast-Moving Consumer …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods ...

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 08:00 GMT

Becker Transactions Presents 91-Asset Frontier Technology Patent Portfolio

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Becker Transactions is presenting for strategic review a 91-patent-asset intellectual-property portfolio The portfolio encompasses four separate and independently assessable …

Distribution channels: Companies, Law ...
Published on August 27, 2026 - 07:30 GMT

SWAT Advisors Advises Business Owners to Revisit Equipment, Capex and R&D Tax Decisions

SWAT Advisors urges business owners to revisit equipment and R&D tax planning now that bonus depreciation and R&D expensing have both been restored. BREA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amit Chandel Explains Why …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on August 27, 2026 - 07:20 GMT

Chemmani Mass Graves in Sri Lanka’s Tamil Region Demand Action

After the gang-rape and murder of 18-year-old school girl Krishanthi Kumaraswamy in 1996, current excavations at a nearby site have unearthed over 600 remains. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thirty years …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 05:34 GMT

Seattle Law Firm Releases Email Time-Capture Technology for Clio Users

Hemmat Law Group developed Thyme to address the challenge of documenting billable legal work performed through email. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Hemmat Law Group has released Thyme, a legal technology …

Distribution channels: Law ...
Published on August 27, 2026 - 05:09 GMT

Super Brothers Plumbing Heating & Air Highlights What SB222 Could Mean for Homeowners Considering Heat Pump HVAC Upgrade

Sacramento-area HVAC company explains how proposed changes to California’s heat pump permitting process could make future heating and cooling upgrades simpler SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As California …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on August 26, 2026 - 22:50 GMT

Award Winning Short Film Fatal Negligence Exposes the Hidden Abuse Inside Court Appointed Guardianships

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One in 10 Americans age 60 and older has experienced elder abuse, and only one in 24 cases is ever reported, per the National Council on Aging. An estimated 1.3 million …

Distribution channels: Law, Media, Advertising & PR ...
Published on August 26, 2026 - 21:23 GMT

New York Raised the Workers' Compensation Maximum to $1,281.50, but Every Rate Is Locked to the Date of Injury

Gorayeb & Associates explains the 2/3's formula, why the ceiling pushes higher earners well below that share, & what the compensation system never pays at all. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Law ...
Published on August 26, 2026 - 20:00 GMT

Prosperity for US Foundation Brings Secure Electronic Petition Technology to State Policy Network Annual Meeting

Foundation Sponsors SPN Gathering in Orlando and Showcases Technology Designed to Modernize Citizen Petitions and Advance State-Level Constitutional Reform ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Prosperity for US …

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Published on August 26, 2026 - 19:44 GMT

After a Lifetime of Advocacy, David Worby Turns to Music to Continue His Mission of Inspiring Hope with Worby & Friends

Acclaimed attorney, songwriter, and philanthropist launches collaborative EP celebrating resilience, community, and the power of giving back NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lead single “Hope,” featuring The Bennett …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Law ...
Published on August 26, 2026 - 19:14 GMT

Attorney Mohammad Abuershaid Named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America

ORANGE, CA, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mohammad “Mo” Abuershaid, founding partner of ALL Trial Lawyers, has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, a peer-reviewed recognition for attorneys earlier in …

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Published on August 26, 2026 - 18:04 GMT

BarkerGilmore Launches The Leader Exchange for General Counsel and Senior Legal Executives

New peer advisory and executive coaching program expands leadership development for General Counsel and senior in-house legal executives PITTSFORD, NY, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BarkerGilmore, a leading provider of legal …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on August 26, 2026 - 17:31 GMT

Dallas Criminal Defense Attorney David Finn Appears on FOX 4 to Discuss MO3 Murder Trial

Former criminal court judge and federal prosecutor gives legal analysis on jury selection, plea negotiations and the high-profile Dallas murder-for-hire case. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dallas criminal defense …

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Published on August 26, 2026 - 17:23 GMT

Nevada Guardian Services Marks 19 Years of Licensed Professional Guardianship in Nevada

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nevada Guardian Services, LLC, a licensed private professional guardianship agency based in Las Vegas, has entered its 19th year of service to vulnerable adults, families, and …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on August 26, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

New Exodus Cry Video Exposes the Demand Fueling Sex Trafficking as Bipartisan Bill Gains Momentum in Congress

Six-minute “End Demand” video calls Americans to confront sex buying and urge Congress to advance the Sex Trafficking Demand Reduction Act SAN CLEMENTE, CA, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anti-trafficking organization …

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Published on August 26, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

Finding SEO Service Providers in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mount Pleasant Businesses Have a Local SEO Partner Focused on Results Businesses looking for SEO services in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, can turn to Results Driven Marketing …

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Published on August 26, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

Digital Marketing Firms Serving Businesses in Charleston, SC

CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Charleston Businesses Looking for More From Digital Marketing Businesses searching for a digital marketing firm in Charleston, South Carolina, can turn to Results Driven …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on August 26, 2026 - 16:29 GMT

Exploring Digital Marketing Services in Summerville, SC

SUMMERVILLE, SC, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Summerville Businesses Looking for Better Marketing Results Have a Local Option Businesses searching for digital marketing services in Summerville, South Carolina, can turn to …

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Published on August 26, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Reuben Raucher & Blum’s Stephanie Blum Recognized in 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America

RRB partner recognized by peers for excellence in complex family law matters and dispute resolution LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Boutique Los Angeles law firm Reuben Raucher & Blum announced today …

Distribution channels: Law, Movie Industry ...
Published on August 26, 2026 - 15:54 GMT

America's Most-Searched Injury Law Firms Lost 16% of Their Branded Search Demand in One Quarter, BrandTerritory Finds

Market-leading firms declined nearly three times faster than the field across 188 U.S. markets as consumers migrate to AI assistants that rarely name them. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ORLANDO, Fla., August …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Law ...
Published on August 26, 2026 - 15:53 GMT

Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers Named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

JOPPA, MD, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The firm earned an overall …

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