Missouri v. Biden agreement prevents federal government from influencing social media.
Settlement Limits Government Influence on Social Media Republican attorneys general are celebrating a significant First Amendment victory following a lawsuit against the Biden administration. This stems from settlements reached by Louisiana and Missouri that restrict federal agencies from pressuring social media platforms regarding their content moderation practices. Liz Murrill, the Attorney General of Louisiana, described […]
Meta and Google confront challenges similar to those faced by the tobacco industry following social media addiction rulings
Meta and Google have hit a troubling point in their history, similar to what tobacco companies faced long ago, as they experienced two significant legal losses this week. Experts suggest that these challenges are just the tip of the iceberg. This week, a jury in Los Angeles found that both Google and Meta, led by […]
Social Security bankruptcy: How a ‘six figure limit’ on benefits for the very rich could extend the program’s life by 7 vital years
As concerns about America’s escalating deficit and debt grow, there’s been a troubling lack of focus on a crisis that might significantly affect millions of older Americans. In just under seven years, the Social Security Retirement Trust Fund is projected to go bankrupt, leading to automatic, substantial benefit cuts under federal law. The bipartisan Committee […]
Parents of social media victims to Big Tech after addiction trial verdict: ‘Our fight isn’t finished’
Families of social media victims gathered on Wednesday to celebrate a significant court ruling that concluded that the platforms operated by Meta and Google were intentionally designed to foster addiction. However, they emphasized that their fight is far from over. With visible emotion, the parents stood outside the courthouse, holding heartwarming photos of their children. […]
The least convincing case against social media prevails, and lawyers are now gathering.
California Jury Rules Against Google and Meta Once upon a time, Google had a motto: “Don’t be evil.” However, after a big organizational shake-up in 2015, it shifted to “doing the right thing.” This week, a California jury suggested that neither motto really applied anymore. In a notable verdict, the jury found that both Google […]
A plan suggests limiting Social Security to $100,000. Will it succeed?
Updated March 25, 2026, 6:30 PM ET A think tank based in Washington is suggesting that annual Social Security benefits for married couples be capped at $100,000 in an effort to address the growing deficit in the retirement trust fund. On the surface, it seems reasonable—after all, only the wealthiest Americans would be able to […]
Legal challenges are only the beginning for social media companies
Legal Setbacks for Meta: A Reflection on Public Sentiment In a surprising turn of events, Meta, the parent company behind platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, faced two significant legal challenges within a mere 48 hours. This situation seems to reveal a broader frustration among everyday Americans. Many feel that social media businesses have taken […]
Significant ruling on social media addiction against Meta and Google may lead to many legal cases.
Significant Ruling Against Meta and Google A groundbreaking decision has declared Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta and Google’s parent company liable for contributing to teen social media addiction, potentially leading to increased legal scrutiny of Big Tech, critics warned. Following nine days of deliberation, a jury in Los Angeles sided with a 20-year-old woman known as “KGM.” […]
Jury Determines Meta and Google Were Careless in Significant Social Media Addiction Case
Meta and YouTube Found Liable for Social Media Harm A jury in Los Angeles has determined that Meta, the parent company of Facebook, and Google’s YouTube are liable for harm caused to children using their platforms, awarding $3 million to a young woman who claims her childhood addiction to social media negatively impacted her mental […]
Jury in Los Angeles rules on social media addiction case involving Meta and YouTube
Meta and Google Found Liable for Social Media Addiction A jury in Los Angeles has determined that Meta and Google need to pay $3 million in damages in a high-profile trial. The lawsuit accused the two tech giants of creating products that foster addictive behaviors among young users. In this verdict, Meta is to cover […]