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People scramble for expired chocolates dumped in India’s Kanpur
A viral video shows people collecting expired chocolates dumped by a factory in Kanpur’s Panki area; police have launched an investigation as the incident raises concerns over food safety and disposal practices.
2 DAYS AGO
Social media giants pay $27 mn in US school lawsuit settlement
Several social media companies agree to pay about $27 million to a Kentucky school district as part of a settlement for a lawsuit blaming them for a student mental health crisis
June 2, 2026
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US jury finds Meta, YouTube liable in social media addiction trial
Verdict signals to the broader tech industry that juries are prepared to hold social media companies accountable for the mental health toll of their design choices; separate New Mexico jury finds Meta liable for endangering children by making them vulnerable to predators on its platforms and other dangers.
March 25, 2026
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Zuckerberg grilled over underage users at social media trial
The trial is set to last until late March, when the jury will decide whether Meta, as well as Google-owned YouTube, bear responsibility for the mental health problems suffered by Kaley GM, a 20-year-old California resident who has been a heavy social media user since childhood.
February 18, 2026
Trump extends delay on U.S. TikTok ban until mid-December
China terms deal a 'win-win', will review app's technology and IP transfers.
September 17, 2025
14 killed as Nepal protests erupt over social media ban
At least 14 killed in Kathmandu as protests against Nepal’s ban on 26 social media platforms escalate into violent clashes with police.
September 8, 2025