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Aug 26 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms agreed to pay a maximum $16.68 billion as part of a settlement to resolve claims brought by states across the country that the company designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children, misled consumers about their safety, and improperly collected personal data ‌of children who used its platforms, court papers show.
The settlement was reached during a California federal trial over claims brought by 29 states, ‌averting one of the highest-profile tests yet of allegations that social media companies harmed young users.
Meta also agreed to make changes for teenage users of Facebook and Instagram nationwide, including daily usage limits and nighttime blocks, court papers show.
The Menlo Park, California-based company denied wrongdoing in agreeing to settle.
Shares of Meta rose 4.4% in pre-market trading.

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Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his re-election campaign in a district Democrats are eyeing as a possible pickup.

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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — As Afghanistan's Taliban rulers mark five years since sweeping back to power, some Kabul residents say they feel safer after decades of conflict and upheaval but stress the leaders should now focus on creating jobs and expanding access to schools in the country where girls above the age of 12 are banned from education.
The Taliban regained control of Afghanistan on Aug. 15, 2021, after it launched an offensive as the U.S. and other NATO troops withdrew from the country after two decades of war. The withdrawal led to chaotic scenes at and around Kabul's airport with thousands wanting to leave.
"Thank God, the past five years have passed in safety," said Mohammad Qasim, 30, reflecting on the anniversary that comes against a backdrop of economic hardship in a conflict-stricken country. "Our wish and hope from the government is to create job opportunities for the youth."
"We, along with the entire nation, call upon the government to create employment opportunities for the youth and to encourage them to pursue education," he added.
Before the takeover, the Taliban stated that, upon **** uming power, it would allow women access to education, employment and public participation, albeit in accordance with its interpretation of Islamic principles.

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Once every four years, fans travel across the globe to watch one of the world's biggest sporting events: the FIFA World Cup.
The 2026 World Cup is no exception. For the first time, the tournament has been hosted jointly by three nations—the U.S., Canada and Mexico—and marks North America's first time hosting the competition since 1994. FIFA also expanded the tournament from 32 to 48 national teams, making it the largest World Cup in history.
Across the tournament's 16 host cities, from Kansas City to Guadalajara and Toronto, millions of fans traveled far and wide to cheer on their countries, transforming city streets into seas of brightly colored jerseys and national flags.
Millions are also watching the World Cup on TV, and audiences have continued to expand, with each marquee matchup setting a new viewership benchmark. Spain's semifinal victory over France drew a then-record 11.46 million viewers on Fox before Argentina's semifinal win over England surpassed it a day later with 15.06 million viewers,
As the tournament heads into its most anticipated match, the final, expectations are high that Sunday's game could set yet another record.