YouTube Settles Teen Mental Health Lawsuit Ahead Of Major Social Media Trial YouTube has reached a confidential settlement in a lawsuit brought by a teenager who claimed the platform harmed his mental health through addictive design features, marking a significant development ahead of another closely watched trial over social media’s impact on young users. The settlement was announced on Tuesday by lawyers representing the plaintiff, identified in court documents as R.K.C. The case had been filed against YouTube as well as Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok, with the remaining companies still scheduled to face trial in California next month. Confidential Settlement…
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NHTSA Investigates Fatal Tesla Model 3 Crash In Texas U.S. auto safety regulators have launched an investigation into a fatal crash involving a Tesla Model 3 in Katy, Texas, after reports indicated that an advanced driver assistance system may have been active when the vehicle struck a home on June 19, killing a 76-year-old woman. The investigation was announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which has conducted nearly 50 special crash investigations involving Tesla vehicles since 2016 where systems such as Autopilot were suspected of being in use. Those investigations have been linked to roughly two dozen…
Brazil Investigates Suspected Hack Behind Unauthorized Mobile Alert Brazilian authorities are investigating a suspected cyberattack after an unauthorized emergency alert was sent to mobile phones across several parts of the country early on Saturday. The incident prompted officials to temporarily shut down the national citizen notification system while security teams assess the breach and determine how the message was distributed. Unauthorized Alert Sent Overnight According to a statement from the National Protection and Civil Defense Secretariat, the notification system was taken offline at approximately 1:30 a.m. local time after users in multiple states received an unexpected alert. The message reportedly…
California Challenges AT&T Plan To Phase Out Traditional Copper Phone Service A California regulatory agency has urged a U.S. court and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject AT&T’s request to stop offering traditional copper-wire telephone service to new customers. The move marks the latest dispute over the future of legacy telecommunications infrastructure as providers seek to transition towards newer technologies. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) argued that AT&T is attempting to avoid its responsibilities as a carrier of last resort, a designation that requires telecommunications providers to ensure access to essential phone services for residents. According to the…
Waymo Recalls Nearly 3,900 Robotaxis Over Construction Zone Software Issue Waymo is recalling 3,871 robotaxis in the United States after identifying a software issue that could allow the vehicles to enter closed freeway construction zones and continue travelling at normal speeds, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects certain vehicles operating with Waymo’s Fifth Generation Automated Driving System (ADS), highlighting ongoing safety challenges facing autonomous vehicle technology. Software Defect Triggers Recall According to the NHTSA, the issue involves the automated driving system’s ability to recognise and respond appropriately to freeway construction zones that have been…
Florida Sues TikTok Over Child Account Restrictions Florida’s attorney general has launched legal action against TikTok, alleging that the platform is violating a state law that prevents children under the age of 14 from creating social media accounts. The lawsuit, filed in state court in St. Lucie County, claims that TikTok has allowed underage users to access the platform despite the requirements of Florida law. In addition, the complaint alleges that the company has misrepresented the extent of violent and sexual content that young users may encounter while using the service. Attorney General James Uthmeier said the platform knowingly misleads…
Australia Reviews Coogee Beach Drone Ban After Shark Attack Authorities in Australia are reviewing restrictions on drone operations over Coogee Beach following a shark attack that left a woman critically injured. The move could allow surf life-saving teams in New South Wales to expand the use of drones for shark surveillance and swimmer safety. Emergency services responded to reports of a shark attack at Coogee Beach, located in eastern Sydney, on Saturday morning. According to authorities, a 35-year-old woman was bitten by a large shark while swimming around 30 metres from the shoreline. The incident prompted an immediate response from…
Section 702 Faces Expiry Amid Political Deadlock Over US Intelligence Leadership A key US foreign surveillance authority is set to expire at midnight on Friday as lawmakers remain locked in a political dispute involving President Donald Trump’s choice for acting director of national intelligence. The looming deadline centres on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a provision that intelligence officials regard as one of the government’s most important tools for collecting foreign intelligence. The debate has reignited concerns over national security, privacy protections and the future of surveillance powers that allow US agencies to gather and analyse…
Tata iPhone Component Plant Faces Pollution Probe In Tamil Nadu A pollution regulator in Tamil Nadu has accused a Tata Electronics facility that supplies components for Apple’s iPhone of contaminating groundwater near agricultural land. The regulator has warned the company that it could face a forced shutdown unless it provides a satisfactory explanation regarding the alleged environmental violations. The development places renewed scrutiny on a key facility within Apple’s expanding manufacturing network in India, where production has grown rapidly as the company seeks to diversify beyond China. Pollution Board Alleges Groundwater Contamination The facility under investigation is located in Hosur,…
Canada Proposes Social Media Ban For Children Under 16 Canada has introduced sweeping digital safety legislation that would ban children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms unless those platforms meet specific safety standards. The proposed law also seeks to regulate artificial intelligence chatbots, making Canada one of the first countries to combine youth social media protections with AI oversight under a single framework. The legislation was introduced in Parliament on Wednesday and follows growing international efforts to address concerns about the impact of digital platforms on young people’s wellbeing. New Restrictions On Social Media Access Under…