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A high-profile trial over alleged social media addiction begins Tuesday in California. Senior executives from leading technology companies are expected to testify. The case could redefine legal accountability for digital platforms. The plaintiff is a 19-year-old woman identified as KGM. She claims platform algorithms caused addiction and harmed her mental health. She says design choices encouraged compulsive use during her teenage years. The defendants include Meta, owner of Instagram and Facebook, TikTok owner ByteDance, and YouTube parent Google. Snapchat reached a settlement with the plaintiff last week. The remaining companies now face court. The trial will be held at Los…

Gold prices surged past $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time, extending a historic rally. The precious metal has climbed more than 60% during 2025, marking one of its most remarkable years. Geopolitical and financial tensions have fueled the surge. Disputes between the United States and Nato over Greenland have unsettled investors. Markets remain highly sensitive to global instability. US President Donald Trump has increased uncertainty with aggressive trade policies. He recently threatened a 100% tariff on Canada. The warning targets any Canadian trade deal with China. Safe-haven demand lifts precious metals Investors often turn to gold during turbulent…

US President Donald Trump has delivered a sharp warning to Canada. He said the United States would impose 100% tariffs on all Canadian goods. Trump shared the threat on his social media platform. He said the tariffs would take effect immediately. The warning targets any trade deal or economic partnership between Canada and China. Trump said Canada would face severe penalties if it pursued agreements with Beijing. He said the tariffs would cover all Canadian products entering the United States. He framed the move as protection for American industries. He offered no exemptions or negotiations. The statement escalated tensions between…

Every month, hundreds of millions of users visit Pinterest to explore new styles and creative ideas. One popular page called “the most ridiculous things” offers unusual inspiration. It shows Crocs repurposed as flower pots. It features cheeseburger-shaped eyeshadow. It even presents a gingerbread house built from vegetables. Many users do not realise the technology behind these recommendations is not always American. Pinterest now experiments with Chinese artificial intelligence models to improve its recommendation engine. The platform increasingly relies on this technology to personalise shopping and discovery. Pinterest chief executive Bill Ready said the platform now functions like an AI-powered shopping…

TikTok has finalized a deal that guarantees the app will continue operating in the United States. The company announced the agreement on Thursday, ending years of political and legal uncertainty. The agreement resolves a long-standing dispute between Washington and Beijing. The conflict began during Donald Trump’s first presidency, when he attempted to ban TikTok over national security concerns. US law threatened to block the app in January 2025 unless ByteDance sold its American operations. Trump delayed enforcement multiple times after returning to office. The main issue centered on TikTok’s recommendation algorithm. Under the agreement, American owners now license the system,…

Blue Origin has announced plans for a massive satellite internet network. The company is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Blue Origin said it will launch more than 5,400 satellites into orbit. The project marks a significant expansion of the company’s space operations. The network aims to provide uninterrupted internet access worldwide. TeraWave Targets High-Speed Global Coverage The company named the system TeraWave. Blue Origin said it will deliver continuous internet service across the globe. The network will also transfer massive amounts of data at very high speeds. Blue Origin said TeraWave will outperform current commercial satellite networks. Even after…

Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has settled a social media addiction lawsuit just days before trial. The case was scheduled to begin in Los Angeles. Lawyers announced the agreement during a California Superior Court hearing. Snap later said all parties resolved the matter amicably. The settlement terms remain confidential. Other Major Platforms Still Face Trial Other defendants include Meta, which owns Instagram, TikTok parent ByteDance, and Google parent Alphabet. None of these companies have settled. The plaintiff, a 19-year-old woman identified as K.G.M., alleged that platform algorithms caused addiction and harmed her mental health. Because the remaining companies did…

Donald Trump said he will impose tariffs on European countries opposing his Greenland demand. He vowed to act “100%” on the threat. European allies immediately defended Greenland’s sovereignty. Denmark said no leader can pressure ownership of the territory. Denmark’s foreign minister rejected coercion. He said Greenland’s status will not change. He stressed the territory remains part of the Danish kingdom. European leaders repeated that stance in coordinated statements. Europe Stands United Over Greenland UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper reaffirmed Britain’s position. She said only Greenlanders and Denmark can decide Greenland’s future. She rejected outside interference. Other Nato allies issued similar…

Last year, protein dominated fitness and diet trends. Recently, fibre has become the main focus of wellness conversations. Most people still consume far too little fibre each day. Posts tagged #fibremaxxing and #fibermaxxing have reached over 150 million views on TikTok. Videos show chia seeds sprinkled on porridge. Nutritionists highlight kidney beans and chickpeas across social feeds. The NHS recommends adults eat 30g of fibre daily. In the UK, 96% fail to reach that target. Average intake remains around 16.4g per day. Women consume less fibre than men. Many nutrition experts welcome the growing attention. They say fibre finally receives…

Google has filed an appeal against a landmark US antitrust ruling. The court found the company illegally maintained monopoly power in online search. Google said users choose its services voluntarily, not because they are forced. Lee-Anne Mulholland, vice president for regulatory affairs, responded to the August 2024 decision. She said the ruling misrepresented why people rely on Google products. Company disputes court’s view of competition Google announced the appeal on Friday and criticised Judge Amit Mehta’s conclusions. The company said the ruling ignored rapid technological innovation. It also said the court underestimated competitive pressure from rivals. Google requested a pause…