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Is Social Media Addiction Real? Expert Testimony Takes Center Stage in Landmark Trial

Experts say youth social media addiction is rising, but definitions, diagnosis, treatment standards, and its true scope remain unclear.

Meta Chief Zuckerberg Testifies in High-Stakes Social Media Addiction Trial in Los Angeles

Attorneys for the plaintiff questioned the CEO on allegations that his products targeted young people despite known harms. LOS ANGELES—On the most anticipated day yet...
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Democrats Lay Out Plans to Ride Affordability to ‘Big Blue Wave’ in Midterms

House Democrats opened their 2026 issues conference on Feb. 25 with a unified pitch to voters: The party that lowers costs wins in November.

15 States Sue RFK Jr. Over Changes to Vaccine Schedule

California and 14 other states sued federal health agencies and Health Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over the recently revised childhood vaccine schedule.

Larry Summers Resigns From Harvard in Epstein File Fallout

Former Harvard University president Larry Summers will step down amid fallout over ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

FBI Raids Home, Office of Los Angeles Schools Superintendent

The FBI served a court-authorized warrant at the home and district office of Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho.

PayPal Notifies Customers of Breach That May Have Exposed Social Security Numbers

PayPal has notified customers that it discovered a breach in its PayPal Working Capital service that could have led to fraudulent transactions.

Trump Announces Vance-Led ‘War on Fraud’

President Donald Trump has declared a “war on fraud” and said Vice President JD Vance would lead that effort.