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- Jury finds Meta, Google liable in landmark social media addiction trial, awards ...
A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday found Meta and Google liable in a closely watched trial accusing social media platforms of designing their products to get young users addicted, awarding the plaintiff $3 million in damages. The verdict came after nine days, roughly 43 hours of deliberations. The case centered on a now 20-year-old California woman identified as K.G.M., who said social media platforms encouraged addictive use when she was a minor and contributed to depression and suicidal thoughts.Her lawsuit alleged that companies behind several major platforms designed their products in ways that encouraged compulsive use among young people. The companies have denied wrongdoing and argued their services include safety tools and parental controls.JILLIAN MICHAELS: BIG TECH BUILT A DIGITAL DRUG — AND OUR KIDS ARE HOOKEDTikTok and Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, were originally named as defendants but settled ahead of trial, leaving Meta and Google-owned YouTube as the remaining companies in the case.The trial had been closely watched as one of the first to test in front of a jury whether social media companies can be held legally responsible for alleged harms tied to youth use of their platforms.TENNESSEE TEACHER'S FACEBOOK POST REVEALING WHY ‘KIDS AREN’T READY FOR SOCIAL MEDIA' GOES VIRAL: ‘TERRIFYING’Jurors were asked to determine whether Meta or YouTube should have known their platforms posed a danger to children, whether the companies were negligent in designing their products, and if so, whether their services were a "substantial factor" in causing the plaintiff’s mental health issues.On Monday, jurors told the judge that they were having difficulty coming to a verdict with one of the two defendants and asked how to move forward. They were given their previous instructions, with the judge suggesting they read the details out loud before they were sent back for more deliberations. The verdict came a day after a jury in New Mexico ordered Meta to pay $375 million after finding the company misled users about the safety of its platforms and allegedly enabled child sexual exploitation.This is a breaking news story; check back for updates.FOX Business’ Kelly Saberi contributed to this report. [TheTopNews] Read More.4 hours ago - Jamie Dimon says US has ‘become like Europe’ on defense, and it̵...JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said on Tuesday that the U.S. is becoming more like Europe in terms of defense procurement, and it's holding the country back.Dimon spoke at the Hill & Valley Forum, which is an annual meeting that brings together policymakers, defense leaders, tech builders and investors to discuss national security, emerging technology and U.S. competitiveness.He said he was "deeply frustrated" by what he sees as excessive bureaucracy in the defense procurement process at the Department of War that inhibits its ability to respond quickly and adapt during a conflict."We've become like Europe, we're unable to move and change – change budgeting, change procurement. You know, let people do what they need to do," Dimon said.JAMIE DIMON WARNS OF PRE-FINANCIAL CRISIS PARALLELS, SAYS SOME PEOPLE DOING 'DUMB THINGS'Dimon added that the bureaucracy's rules and compliance processes as well as Congress' involvement create barriers to the ability of defense contractors to deliver on time and on budget.He added that the defense industrial base and policymakers need to be more adaptable as he sees a need to increase defense spending given threats around the world."Of course, you also know that there's going to be a lot more spent on the military, which we really need to do," he said. "We just want to be part of helping their supply chain."DEFENSE SPENDING COULD RISE FOLLOWING US ARREST OF VENEZUELA'S MADURO, ANALYST SAYSDimon added that he thinks the involvement of more private companies in the defense industrial base could foster more rapid development and deployment of new technologies. Some private companies like Anduril and SpaceX are emerging as significant defense contractors in their areas of expertise.As the competition between the U.S. and China intensifies and the threat of conflict over Taiwan grows, Dimon said that the dependencies that the U.S. government and American corporations developed for components from China were harmful over the long-term. US BANS NEW FOREIGN-MADE CONSUMER INTERNET ROUTERS OVER SECURITY CONCERNSHowever, that experience could be informative for the U.S. if a conflict with China ever arises, as it could attempt to emulate aspects of what China has done in terms of critical industries."We should acknowledge [China has] done some things magnificently well," Dimon said, noting the country's manufacturing of cars, drones, ships and batteries. "We should look at our own shortcomings and then be prepared, if they ever become an adversary, to face off against them."GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREHe added that… [TheTopNews] Read More.4 hours ago
- What Happened After a U.S. Warship Hit an Iranian Mine in 1988
President Trump has suggested providing escorts for stranded tankers. A mine strike on a U.S. frigate in the Persian Gulf shows the perils of doing so. [TheTopNews] Read More.4 hours ago - Trump says he could send National Guard to airports ‘for more help’
President Donald Trump says he is considering sending the National Guard to airports where TSA officer absences have led to long lines. [TheTopNews] Read More.5 hours ago - ‘Conditions for a labor market crisis’: Rising care costs push women out of ...The American dream is becoming increasingly difficult for many women who are leaving the U.S. workforce, as new data highlights ongoing pressures tied to caregiving costs.As the rising cost of childcare and eldercare outpaces wage growth, 455,000 women left the labor market between January and August 2025, according to Catalyst, with many citing difficult trade-offs between a paycheck and the high price of professional caregiving.A recent report from the research group showed that nearly half a million female employees voluntarily left their jobs for various reasons. Forty-two percent cited leaving due to caregiving responsibilities, 37% cited a lack of schedule flexibility, while smaller percentages of those surveyed noted issues with pay dissatisfaction or job market uncertainty.If businesses and the government do not address caregiving infrastructure, a Catalyst executive warns, the U.S. could face a long-term labor shortage that could drive up service costs.THE INVISIBLE LAYOFF: A.I. IS QUIETLY LOCKING AMERICANS OUT OF THE JOB MARKET, C.E.O. WARNS"This moment is especially risky. We are at the very tip of this spear, and we can still do something about it," Catalyst President and CEO Jennifer McCollum told WTOP in Washington, D.C. "When women are leaving the corporate world, or the government world or NGO and nonprofit world en masse, like we’re seeing now, and you combine that with fewer leaders wanting to talk openly about that… we are creating the conditions for a labor market crisis.""This research makes clear that women’s workforce exits are not about a lack of ambition or commitment," McCollum said in the report. "They reflect the reality that too many jobs still fail to account for caregiving responsibilities and economic pressures. If we want to understand why women are leaving, we have to look at how work continues to be structured."LendingTree research from November 2025 found that in 100 of the largest U.S. metro areas, the average monthly cost for infant care is 25.3% lower than the cost of rent for a two-bedroom apartment. For families with both an infant and a toddler, childcare costs are 31.5% higher than rent.Federal data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show women’s labor force participation dropped sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic and has since largely rebounded to near pre-pandemic levels, though surveys from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate ongoing childcare challenges continue to affect workforce participation.Some employers and policymakers argue that expanding workplace flexibility or government-backed childcare programs comes with trade-offs,… [TheTopNews] Read More.5 hours ago
- Oil Prices Rise After Iran Denies Talks With TrumpPresident Trump had set off a drastic market reaction on Monday by backing away from a threat to strike Iranian energy infrastructure. [TheTopNews] Read More.5 hours ago
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