The first jury verdict in a series of social media child safety trials this year is in — and it’s not looking good for Meta. A jury in New Mexico found on Tuesday that the social media giant’s platforms are harmful to children’s mental health and imposed a $375 million penalty. While the fine is a tiny fraction of Meta’s $201 billion revenue in 2025, the verdict illustrates a growing shift in the public’s perception of social media companies and their responsibilities in keeping young people safe on their platforms. For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they...

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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu: “I presented new official vehicles to our Level 17 officers across the Lagos State Public Service. “These are Directors who play a key role in how our Ministries, Departments, and Agencies deliver results. Supporting them is a practical step to help them do their work better. “A motivated public service is at the heart of good governance. When people are properly equipped, they take more ownership, stay focused, and deliver with greater commitment. “This is part of our ongoing effort to strengthen service delivery and raise the standard of performance across the system.”

Mayor Mamdani: “This Sunday, I had the privilege of joining Chasdei Lev to help distribute food to working families and educators ahead of Passover. “As New Yorkers prepare for Pesach, organizations like Chasdei Lev remind us what community care looks like in action—making sure every family can celebrate with dignity. “In a city as wealthy as ours, no one should have to worry about putting food on the table for the holidays. Grateful to stand alongside those doing the work every day.”

Two continents. One strong partnership 🇪🇺🤝🇦🇺 After almost a decade of work, we concluded the EU–Australia Free Trade Agreement. A win on both sides. The agreement will: 🌍️ boost EU exports to Australia, with growth of 33% expected over the next decade 🌍️ save €1 billion in tariffs 🌍️ create new opportunities for businesses and farmers 🌍️ strengthen cooperation on critical raw materials, security and defence, and research A relationship built for the long term. Credit: EU Commission

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: “We had a detailed discussion on the outcomes of the meetings in the United States. It is telling that while our negotiators were reporting, Russia launched a new wave of “shahed” drones against Ukraine. “The team reported on what was actually discussed in Florida – the key points, opportunities, and challenges. The most important task is to develop security guarantees in a way that brings us closer to ending the war. Security is the key to peace. “The geopolitical situation has become more complicated due to the war against Iran, and unfortunately, this is emboldening Russia. But...