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Landmark trial accusing social media companies of addicting children to their platforms begins

The world’s biggest social media companies face several landmark trials this year that seek to hold them responsible for harm caused to children who use their platforms. Opening statements for the first trial, in Los Angeles County Superior Court, began on Monday. Instagram’s parent company Meta and Google’s YouTube will face claims that their platforms […]

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Mortgage rates fall below 6% for first time since 2022

FOX Business’ Jeff Flock joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ live from Austin, Texas, showcasing 3D-printed homes. Mortgage rates fell below 6% this week for the first time in three and a half years, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year

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SIRA imposes new conditions on major workers’ compensation self-insurer

Phased increases to Whole Person Impairment (WPI) thresholds for psychological injury  A legislated cap on average premium increases for the Nominal Insurer  A new intensive Return to Work program for workers with psychological injury, providing an additional year of medical benefits and income replacement  Legislating the Chief Psychiatrist’s review to create

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'It's a chicken or egg question': Expert says digital economy can empower nations

The digital economy now accounts for 17 percent of global GDP and is worth over $20 trillion, according to a new report by the International Data Centre Authority (IDCA). But growth has been uneven across the world, with more than 1 billion people having poor access to electricity. IDCA’s CEO Mehdi Paryavi tells FRANCE 24

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Bundestag verabschiedet Tariftreuegesetz – Wirtschaft kritisiert Bürokratieaufwand

Mit dem Tariftreuegesetz will die Bundesregierung die Tarifbindung der Unternehmen stärken und für faire Wettbewerbsbedingungen bei öffentlichen Aufträgen sorgen. Die Wirtschaftsverbände kritisieren die wachsende Bürokratie. Die wichtigsten Fragen und Antworten zu dem Gesetz. Die Tarifverträge der Bauindustrie gelten künftig bei Bauaufträgen der Bundesregierung für alle Unternehmen. Arnulf Hettrich / Imago Es ist seit langem ein

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Cheese sold at Walmart recalled in 24 states over potential health risk

Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Certain cottage cheese products are being recalled at Walmart stores in 24 states over the possibility of liquid dairy ingredients not being fully pasteurized up to regulatory standards. Saputo Cheese USA Inc. discovered the issue during a “pasteurizer troubleshooting exercise” conducted with the California Department of Food and Agriculture,

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ASIC enforcement on Shield reshapes compliance landscape for insurers

ASIC has identified financial reporting misconduct, including failures to lodge, as an enforcement priority for 2026 and is planning further surveillance. For AFS licensees, ASIC has updated Regulatory Guide 26 to reflect changes to processes for auditor removal and cessation. From June 16, 2025, AFS licensees and applicants must use the AFS licensing portal within

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Business – US social media companies on trial over accusations they engineered ‘addiction’ for children

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Militärischer Sieg, strategisches Scheitern: Iran ist auf den Angriff der USA vorbereitet

Quelle Satellitenbild: Planet Labs Das Regime bereitet sich seit der Revolution 1979 auf einen Grossangriff vor. Am Samstag hat er begonnen. Die Antwort erfolgte zunächst mit ballistischen Raketen. Die nächste Stufe des Widerstands dürfte asymmetrisch erfolgen: vielleicht mit einer Blockade der Strasse von Hormuz. Georg Häsler, Seda Motie, Roland Shaw28.02.2026, 13.50 Uhr Hören mit Autorenstimme12:12

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