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Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion and to change Facebook and Instagram defaults for US users under 18. The deal ends a federal trial and requires age verification, a two-hour daily cap, night blocks, muted school-hour notifications, removal of visible like counts and limits on cosmetic filters.
Instagram head Adam Mosseri has testified in a federal trial in Oakland where 29 US states accuse Meta of designing addictive features that harm children and violating child privacy laws. States are seeking large damages and structural changes; prosecutors have shown internal documents and low adoption of safety tools. Mosseri defended improvements and said some tools initially had low uptake.
Flock Safety has announced mandatory changes to its national license-plate camera network after reporting dozens of US officers misused the system. The company has shortened default data retention from 30 days to seven, will require case codes for searches and will force all customers to enable an audit tool that can lock out flagged users.
PMOS, previously grouped with PCOS, affects about 1 in 8 women and involves insulin resistance and testosterone imbalance. Case studies show GLP-1 medications may improve symptoms and menstrual regularity, with trials underway. Diagnosis remains challenging and access to new treatments will depend on healthcare systems.
Federal agencies have unveiled a 10-year framework to manage the Colorado River, mandating deep cuts to California, Arizona and Nevada while preserving flexibility for future negotiations as drought persists. The plan contemplates annual reductions in the lower basin and signals ongoing debate over allocation and long-term governance.
California and 11 other states have filed suit to block Paramount's $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing it would reduce competition and raise prices. A new round of talks has been underway, with a focus on structural remedies; state officials say robust concessions are required, while Paramount warns of ticking fees and potential relocation pressures.
A series of reports shows Colorado marmots fattening up for winter as Fat Marmot Week launches to raise funds for long-running marmot research amid federal funding cuts. Last winter’s low snowpack increased marmot deaths and shifting social dynamics are visible in alpine colonies across the region.
Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson has disclosed she has arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) after collapsing during a Raleigh, North Carolina event. She has asked fans not to offer pity, saying her story continues. The diagnosis means returning to running would be dangerous, and she will not pursue competitive racing in the future.
Trump has replaced the Oval Office lawn with a white stone patio, installing statues of American founders in the Rose Garden area. The installations, some gift or loaned, include Jefferson, Washington, Hamilton, Franklin and a sculpture named Freedom’s Charge, with broader renovation plans underway.
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has met Jared Kushner to discuss housing, immigration and affordability as Democrats eye potential gains in November. Officials say the conversations are part of broader groundwork as Jeffries signals willingness to work with the White House on policy changes while maintaining a tough stance on accountability.
Samuel Bateman, already serving a 50-year federal term for child sexual abuse, has received a state sentence for transporting young girls in an unventilated trailer after a 2022 Flagstaff stop. Three girls, aged 11-14, were found inside the trailer. The ruling underscores accountability and prevents Bateman from posing again.
Conferences have unified to bar return of players who sign with NFL/NBA/WNBA teams or appear on professional rosters after pursuing professional careers. The move aligns with NCAA five-year eligibility changes and aims to preserve amateur status as lawsuits challenge the policy. Louisiana courts and state directives are shaping timelines and potential moves for players seeking to return.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has touched millions of children by delivering free books from birth to age five. Following Parton’s death, communities in Scotland, the UK, the US and beyond recall its impact on literacy, foster care, and family routines, with celebrations of her legacy and ongoing programs.
Justus Kelley has won Miss USA 2026, becoming the first married woman, first mother, and the first contestant in her 30s to win the pageant as the 75th edition crowns her in Miami. The Virginia native uses the platform to champion foster care and reflects on her family’s dedication.
Federal filings show a nurse practitioner prescribed hundreds of thousands of opioid pills across more than 20 states, guiding clients on evading DEA scrutiny. The DEA has revoked her authority to prescribe controlled substances. Civil settlement reached earlier this year did not admit wrongdoing. Details tie prominent athletes and others to the operation.
Across the U.S. West, the Colorado River faces unprecedented shortages as drought tightens supplies for cities and farms. Nevada sues over planned cuts; big reservoirs hit record lows; states weigh deeper reductions while El Niño offers little immediate relief.
People across the UK and beyond are reevaluating homeownership, often moving back in with parents or turning existing spaces into multi-family setups to cope with costs and market pressures.
Defensive star Aaron Donald has come out of retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year, up to $30 million deal. He will team with reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett after the Rams traded for him earlier this year, reasserting a bid for the Super Bowl on home soil at SoFi Stadium.
Cale Makar has secured an eight-year extension worth $163.2 million, averaging $20.4 million per season, making him the highest-paid player in NHL history. The contract highlights Colorado’s championship window as star players remain under long-term deals, while the cap will shape how the deal unfolds over time.
Dan Driscoll has resigned as U.S. secretary of the Army after 18 months in the role. His exit has followed months of reported clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over personnel and modernization, and it leaves the Army with reduced civilian leadership as the United States remains engaged in the war with Iran.
UCF hosts Bethune-Cookman in its season opener Thursday in hopes of a breakout season in Scott Frost's second year back with the team.