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A look at major lawsuits against Meta and other social media companies over harms to kids
3+ week, 5+ day ago (870+ words) decline last month, in part due to $2.4 billion in legal expenses. Meta said evidence at the upcoming trial...
In Meta's trial, families of social media victims see a pivotal moment for online safety
3+ week, 5+ day ago (712+ words) As opening statements kicked off Tuesday in a trial for Meta Platforms, advocates and parents of social media victims gathered outside the federal courthouse in Oakland, California, with a banner that stretched several feet across. Written on it in black…...
Meta back in court over alleged social media risks to children
3+ week, 4+ day ago (172+ words) Meta and more than two dozen states are returning to an Oakland federal courtroom Wednesday for a high-profile trial focused on the potential dangers of social media for young people. More testimony is expected from the first witness in the…...
Front yard chessboard brings 12-year-old Ukrainian immigrant peace, community
3+ week, 3+ day ago (375+ words) On summer weekends, Max Tserbii sets up a table, two chairs, and a chess board and invites anyone to play. Garvin Thomas reports. Like many talented young chess players, 12-year-old Max Tsebrii started playing at an early age. "I started…...
Benicia receives $40M from Valero refinery pollution penalties
1+ week, 3+ day ago (116+ words) A small East Bay community is receiving tens of millions of dollars after a local refinery polluted the air. The Bay Area Air District announced Thursday at a news conference at the Benicia Community Center that $30 million will go to…...
States take Meta to trial in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to children
3+ week, 6+ day ago (951+ words) decline last month, in part due to $2.4 billion in legal expenses. The $1.4 trillion figure, which Meta disclosed in a legal filing, is almost as high as the Menlo Park, California,...
Sensitive court filings released in former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao bribery case
1+ week, 2+ day ago (318+ words) Weeks ahead of the criminal trial for the corruption case involving former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, a judge has publicly released some new court filings. Candice Nguyen reports. On Friday, NBC Bay Area’s Investigative Unit reviewed the court documents. From…...
California lawmakers vote to increase transparency over influencers' paid political posts
2+ week, 5+ day ago (291+ words) The California Senate has passed a bill to fine content creators who don’t disclose they were paid to post in support of a political candidate or issue on the ballot. California lawmakers vote to increase transparency over influencers' paid political…...
Meet Jinny Lu, the winner of the 2026 World's Ugliest Dog Contest
3+ week, 6+ day ago (369+ words) Jinny Lu has gone from runner-up to champion. The 6-year-old pug was crowned the winner of the 2026 World's Ugliest Dog Contest Friday night at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, California. Jinny Lu's victory came on the heels of…...
San Francisco DA details crackdown on organized retail theft rings
1+ week, 6+ day ago (271+ words) San Francisco's district attorney on Monday rolled out details on new charges for suspects allegedly participating in organized retail theft rings. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said organized retail theft has been a drag on the city for years. "I want…...