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Google's YouTube has settled a social media addiction case brought by a 15-year-old in Florida who accused the platform of causing mental health harms to children, according to the plaintiff's lawyers.The terms of the settlement in the state court lawsuit against the social media giant were confidential, the lawyers said on Tuesday."YouTube's decision to resolve this case before having to face a jury speaks for itself. We will continue fighting on behalf of all those affected by social media addiction to bring these companies to justice and compel them to prioritize the safety of their young users over their bottom lines," the plaintiff's lawyers said in a statement, according to Reuters."We will continue fighting on behalf of all those affected by social media addiction to bring these companies to justice and compel them to prioritize the safety of their young users over their bottom lines."META LOBBIES CONGRESS FOR IMMUNITY FROM LAWSUITS ALLEGING ONLINE HARM TO CHILDRENGoogle spokesperson José Castañeda said in a statement to FOX Business that the lawsuit had been amicably resolved and that the company's focus "remains on building age-appropriate products and parental controls that deliver on that promise.""For more than a decade, we've built YouTube responsibly — working with families to give young people safer, more helpful experiences online," Castañeda said.The teenager, who used the initials R.K.C. in court documents, argued that YouTube and other social media companies had designed their platforms to be addictive.He said he started using social media when he was about 8 years of age and allegedly became addicted, losing sleep and suffering from depression and anxiety.JURY FINDS META, GOOGLE LIABLE IN LANDMARK SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION TRIAL, AWARDS MORE THAN $6M IN DAMAGESR.K.C. is also suing Meta, TikTok and Snapchat in a trial set to begin next month in Los Angeles.More than 3,300 lawsuits involving addiction claims against social media companies are pending in California state court, while another 2,600 cases brought by people, school districts, municipalities and states are pending in California federal court.The first trial ended in March after a woman claimed she became addicted to YouTube and Instagram at a young age because of their attention-grabbing design. She had accused the companies of intentionally making their platforms addicting to child users.A jury in that case found the companies negligent, ordering Meta to pay her $4.2 million in damages and Google to pay $1.8 million. Earlier this month, the judge rejected the… [TheTopNews] Read More.30 mins ago - Trump’s Pick for Top I.R.S. Lawyer Works at Firm That Represents Him
James R. Gadwood, the president’s nominee for chief counsel at the Internal Revenue Service, works at Miller & Chevalier, which has represented Mr. Trump in tax matters. [TheTopNews] Read More.34 mins ago - MorningStar Farms recalls food sold nationwide after plastic pieces found in sel...MorningStar Farms is voluntarily recalling two plant-based food products sold in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Costa Rica because they may contain plastic pieces, according to a notice published by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The recall affects MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets and MorningStar Farms Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties. The company announced the recall on June 18, and the FDA published the notice Monday.Consumers who purchased the affected products should not consume them and should instead discard the items and contact the company for a full refund, MorningStar Farms said. No other MorningStar Farms products are included in the recall.THOUSANDS OF BOTTLES OF BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATION RECALLED NATIONWIDEThe recalled Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets were sold in 10.5-ounce packages with UPC code 00028989101105 and "Better if Used Before" dates of July 7, 2027, and July 8, 2027. The recalled Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties were sold in 8-ounce packages with UPC code 00028989100948 and "Better if Used Before" dates of July 5, July 6 and July 7, 2027.The Chicago-based company said it initiated the recall because of the possible presence of plastic pieces in the food. The products were distributed in the United States, Puerto Rico and Costa Rica, according to the recall notice.Food recalls involving foreign materials such as plastic can pose a choking hazard or risk of injury if consumed. The FDA classifies recalls involving potential foreign-material contamination among the more common food-related recalls issued each year.POPULAR TEETHING TOY SOLD ON AMAZON FOR YEARS RECALLED OVER CHOKING HAZARD FOR CHILDRENThe announcement did not indicate whether any injuries had been reported in connection with the issue or how the possible contamination was discovered."At MORNINGSTAR FARMS, our highest priority is protecting the safety and wellbeing of our consumers," a Mars spokesperson said in a statement to FOX Business. "On June 18, we announced a voluntary recall of two varieties of MORNINGSTAR FARMS products in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Costa Rica because of possible plastic pieces in the food."The spokesperson added that the recalled varieties are MORNINGSTAR FARMS Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets and MORNINGSTAR FARMS Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties, and that no other products are affected by the recall.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREConsumers seeking additional information can contact MorningStar Farms Consumer Affairs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET by calling 800-962-0120 or texting 877-453-5837. [TheTopNews] Read More.50 mins ago
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The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances. [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago - Markets Recoil in Global Sell-Off Driven by Tech StocksChip makers led the way down in South Korea, where the main index plunged 10.5 percent. The Nasdaq in the U.S. was down 2.2 percent. [TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago
- Samuel Adams founder says craft brewers face tough market, but ‘AI can’t...Samuel Adams founder Jim Koch says America’s craft brewers are facing a tough business climate, as rising costs, tighter margins and a crowded marketplace put pressure on independent brands.But Koch, who helped build Boston Beer Co. into one of the country’s best-known beer companies, says he remains "very optimistic" about the future of craft brewing because the industry still has something technology cannot replicate."Over the last four decades, we've seen trends come and go, consumer tastes change, and new challenges emerge, but what hasn't changed is people's desire for authentic, high-quality products made by dedicated people," Koch told FOX Business. "AI can't brew beer."GUINNESS COLLABORATES WITH ART OF FOOTBALL TO DELIVER JERSEY EXCLUSIVE TO NORTH AMERICA FOR FIFA WORLD CUPKoch’s comments came ahead of Samuel Adams’ announcement naming Soul Mega, a Washington, D.C.-based beer brand, the 2026 winner of Samuel Adams’ Brewing & Business Experienceship, a mentorship program that gives emerging craft brewers access to business guidance, industry resources and the chance to collaborate on a specialty beer.Koch said many up-and-coming brewers are facing the same types of obstacles he encountered nearly 40 years ago when he launched Samuel Adams."Many aspiring craft brewers are in the same position I was nearly 40 years ago, working their butts off to create an enduring business, which is why the Brewing the American Dream program and its signature Brewing & Business Experienceship were created," Koch said. "These brewers have a great concept and passion, but lack nuts and bolts business advice and access to resources."Soul Mega was selected after Samuel Adams’ annual Crafting Dreams Beer Bash on June 11 in Brooklyn, where six finalists poured their beers and pitched their businesses to guests.MILLER LITE CELEBRATES 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP FANS WITH A LIMITED-EDITION MATCHBALL THAT HOLDS A 12-PACKThe company began as a homebrewing project in 2011 before becoming a commercial brand in 2019. It has since expanded across the Mid-Atlantic and landed placements at retailers including Whole Foods Market and Total Wine.The craft beer industry has been under pressure, with the Brewers Association reporting a production decline in 2025 amid broader softness in beer sales."Small brewers are dealing with rising costs, tighter margins, and the ongoing challenge of trying to get noticed in a crowded marketplace," Koch said. "The good news is that craft brewers are resilient, and their communities show up when it counts, which is the main reason we’ve seen such exponential… [TheTopNews] Read More.3 hours ago
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