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Instagram and Facebook could change forever if Meta loses child privacy trial
Meta has been hit with successive losses in court over how its platforms have targeted and harmed young users, but a jury trial set to begin on Tuesday may pose the biggest threat yet to its operations.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyqpx6xk69o
British AI Chip Founder Becomes Europe’s Youngest Self-Made Billionaire
In2017, James Dacombe dropped out of high school to found brain monitoring startup CoMind. Four years later, he took a Thiel Fellowship to skip college and build his first startup.
Trump takes his tax message to Nevada as voters sour on his economy
President Donald Trump is heading to Nevada on Wednesday to sell voters on his signature tax cuts, betting that popular policies like “no tax on tips” can blunt a growing dissatisfaction with the economy that Republicans fear could cost them their House majority.
https://www.ms.now/news/trump-tax-message-nevada-voters-sour-economy
Russell Westbrook announces retirement after 18 NBA seasons
Russell Westbrook, one of the most explosive guards of his era, announced his retirement Wednesday after an 18-year NBA career.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7468291/2026/08/12/russell-westbrook-nba-retirement-video/
Democratic Socialists Look for Upsets in Hostile Territory: Florida
August 18, 2026
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Linda Peacock
Three primaries for the House and the Senate on Tuesday pose a fresh test for the left, this time in a conservative-leaning state where socialism is often seen as a dirty word.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/us/florida-primaries-democratic-socialists.html