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Meta, Google lose US case over social media addiction harming kids, court orders to pay over $5M

The jury found Meta liable for $4.2 million in damages and Google for $1.8 million, small amounts for two of the world's most valuable companies.

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Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg departs the court after taking the stand at a trial in a key test case accusing Meta and Google's YouTube of harming kids' mental health through addictive platforms, in Los Angeles, California, February 18, 2026.

Meta's Zuckerberg denies at LA trial that Instagram targets kids

‘David the Servant King’ takes the stage.

A manicure, a memorial and the music of David - opinion

Chef Moshe Basson’s cookbook. Its release coincided with the breakout of the Oct. 7  war.

Iconic Eucalyptus and chef Moshe Basson to serve final meals in Jerusalem


Meta called on to clarify anti-Zionist content policies and definition

Fighting Online Antisemitism (FOA) requested Meta install context-specific protections for the word "Zionist."

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Facebook's Amazing Glitch

In addition to the fear and anxiety they cause, the malfunctions on social networks also give us a bit of welcome peace.

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Facebook, Instagram down for tens of thousands worldwide, users report

"We're aware people are having trouble accessing our services. We are working on this now," Meta spokesperson Andy Stone said in a post on X social media.

 Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram logos and stock graph are displayed through broken glass in this illustration taken October 4, 2021.

After Apple's success: Meta working on augmented reality glasses - report

According to the release, the company, which has been working on the AR glasses for years, is expected to present a prototype during 2024.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testing out the 'Orion' AR glasses prototype.

Online antisemitism has increased and become more violent since October 7 - report

From September to October antisemitism quadrupled with all platforms except for YouTube seeing a massive increase.

 Social media apps on a mobile phone.

The end of deepfake: Meta to label AI-generated fake images

Meta will tag AI-generated fake images, though some may still find ways to distribute them.

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Senior BBC scheduler to be disciplined for antisemitic Facebook posts referencing the 'holohoax'

In many of the posts she describes Jewish people and Europeans as "Thieves and Parasites", specifically saying "parasite invader subcontinental European CaucAsian invader species."

A pedestrian walks past a BBC logo at Broadcasting House in central London

Oversight board overturns Meta's decision on Holocaust denial post

The Board’s decision to overturn Meta’s initial judgment underscores the ongoing challenges social media platforms face in balancing freedom of expression with the need to curb hate speech.

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Child narrowly escapes venomous snake in underwear drawer

An Australian mother's search of her child's underwear drawer turns perilous when she discovers a highly deadly venomous snake.

 Illustrative image of a snake.

In wake of terror attack, Ra'anana residents question safety of Israeli bus stops on Facebook

One person on Facebook expressed his concerns about the safety of bus stops, "How come we still don't have a solution for it?"

 A Border Police officer at the scene of the terror attack in Ra'anana. January 15, 2024.