Meta agrees to pay up to $16.68 billion to settle state child-safety claims

Meta settled with 29 states over claims that Facebook and Instagram harmed children. The deal includes up to $16.68B in payments, new safety measures for users under 18, and a $10B Q3 legal expense. The trial is suspended pending court approval. 52 clean stories shaped this window, with sentiment bearish at 37/100. Also in focus: White House: trump destroyed Iran's military and nuclear sites, preparing economic targets.