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BABYLONBEE (Babylon Bee) - ‘I’m Worried The Kids Are Addicted To Social Media,’ Says Mom Who Posts On Facebook 137 Times A Day Thu Aug 27 20:06:42 2026

LANSING, MI — Local mom Gina Muldoon, who sources confirmed posts to Facebook an average of 137 times each day, shared her concerns on a Facebook mom's group that kids these days might be addicted to social media.

AMERICANGREATNESS (AG Staff) - Meta Agrees to $18 Billion Settlement Over Claims Facebook, Instagram Harmed Children Thu Aug 27 10:13:28 2026

Meta has agreed to pay approximately $18 billion to settle claims from states that Facebook and Instagram harmed children through addictive features and inadequate protections […] Source

YOUTUBE (The Hill) - How Meta’s settlement will change teen access to its apps | THE GAVEL Wed Aug 26 23:17:48 2026

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Meta’s settlement with multiple states over teen addiction concerns will lead to new safeguards for young users on Instagram and Facebook. The Hill’s Zach Schonfeld breaks down the limits and parental controls included in the agreement. #meta #facebook #instagram #socialmedia #socialmediaaccounts #addiction #socialmediaaddiction #settlement #parentalcontrols #thegavel

DAILYCALLER (Dylan Kresak) - Meta Pays $17,000,000,000 Over Harm To Kids On Social Media Wed Aug 26 15:18:22 2026

‘massive transformations that will reduce the risk of harm’

REDSTATE (RedState) - Meta Reaches Bombshell $17.1 Billion Deal Over Claims Facebook, Instagram Hooked Kids Wed Aug 26 14:52:08 2026

JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Meta settles social media addiction case brought by 29 states for $16.7 billion Wed Aug 26 14:13:58 2026

As part of the settlement, Meta will implement limits on daily usage and "nighttime blocks" for teenagers, improve age assurance measures to prevent children from using the apps, and create additional tools for parents and guardians.

NEWSNATIONNOW (BARBARA ORTUTAY, Associated Press) - Meta reaches $17 billion settlement in teen social media addiction case Wed Aug 26 13:59:47 2026

The deal cuts short the trial, which was expected to see CEO Mark Zuckerberg take the stand before a jury in federal court.

YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Meta's landmark trial tests future of kids’ online safety | THE GAVEL Wed Aug 19 22:44:08 2026

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A landmark court battle over Meta’s platforms could have major implications for the future of social media regulation. The Hill's Sophie Brams and Julia Shapero break down how proposed penalties and the rise of AI chatbots could make this case a bellwether for Big Tech. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/newsletters/the-gavel/the-gavel-live-briefing/6038668-meta-landmark-trial-young-users-addiction-discussion/ #facebook #instagram #socialmedia #meta #trial #landmarktrial #thegavel #bigtech #onlinesafety #meta

YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Meta faces $1.4 trillion lawsuit over alleged effects on young users Tue Aug 18 22:25:04 2026

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The latest kids online safety trial against Meta kicked off Wednesday in a California federal court, where the technology giant is accused of designing its platforms to be addictive for young users. Jury selection began Wednesday morning in the U.S. District Court in Oakland, Calif., for the case, which consolidates lawsuits from attorneys general across the country. Read more: https://thehill.com/policy/technology/6025446-meta-kids-safety-trial-starts/ #Meta #SocialMedia #Instagram #Facebook #MarkZuckerberg #Court

DAILYCALLER (Evelyn Elliott) - Elon Musk’s X Is Making A Major Change, Shedding Light On ‘Shadow Bans’ Thu Aug 13 21:32:14 2026

‘By the public’