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Aug. 7, 2026, 10:48 a.m. ET A New Mexico state court ordered Meta META.O on Thursday to pay $567 million into a teen mental health fund and change how its platforms function for young users after finding the company is to blame for harming children's wellbeing. Judge Bryan Biedscheid in Santa Fe ruled the company had created a public nuisance in New Mexico, siding with Attorney General Raúl Torrez, a Democrat. Torrez had accused the social media company of designing products to addict young users and failing to protect children from sexual exploitation on its platforms. The ruling comes five months after a New Mexico jury in an earlier phase of the case ordered Meta to pay $375 million after finding it violated consumer protection law by misrepresenting the safety of Facebook and Instagram for young users. The case was being closely watched amid a growing wave of litigation accusing social media companies of harming young users. While many lawsuits have been brought by children and families over alleged injuries to individuals,  » Read More

Social Media Meta added that it remains confident in its record of protecting teens online. Photo of Chief District Judge Bryan Biedscheid on March 24, 2026, by Santa Fe New Mexican via AP August 7, 2026 (AP) – A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms in the second phase of a landmark trial. Judge Bryan Biedscheid said in a ruling late Thursday that the bulk of the money — $420 million — will be used for treatment services for young people. The rest will go toward awareness and prevention, screening services and other costs over the next five years.  » Read More

Burbank PD News Release: Registered Sex Offender Arrested Following Indecent Exposure A registered sex offender was arrested after exposing himself and masturbating while speaking to a woman. On July 28, 2026, at about 12:00 p.m., Burbank Police officers responded to the 2700 block of West Magnolia Boulevard after a woman reported a man had exposed himself while asking her for directions. The victim saw the man continue the lewd act as he drove away. The victim called police and provided the suspect vehicle’s license plate number. Officers utilized multiple investigative tools, including automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology (Flock Safety technology) and video camera systems to identify a suspect and develop investigative leads.  These tools helped officers quickly identify the suspect's vehicle, locate it nearby, and detain him within an hour of the crime.  The suspect has been identified as 29-year-old Ernesto Reyes of Reseda.  Mr. Reyes is a registered sex offender with prior convictions for indecent exposure-related offenses.  He was arrested and booked for indecent exposure with prior convictions, violation of California Penal Code § 314.1.  » Read More

Facebook has extended its 'Find More Than What You’re Looking for' campaign beyond the screen by turning a prop from its latest film into a real-life Marketplace giveaway. The campaign created with Droga5 NY celebrates the idea that a simple search on Facebook can lead to unexpected discoveries in the real world. It debuted earlier this month with launch film 'Summer Jobs,' directed by SMUGGLER's Mark Molloy and shot by Drew Daniels (Anora). The film follows Gracie, a young woman who works all summer to afford her dream truck on Facebook Marketplace. Targeted towards gen z, everything in the film is grounded in real user behaviour, down to the truck our hero longs for and ultimately buys–trucks are the demographic’s #1 most searched item on Marketplace. Now, Facebook has turned the end of Gracie’s story into the start of someone else's by listing a truck just like Gracie’s back onto Marketplace for free as part of a larger activation series. Along with the keys,  » Read More

There was a time when the biggest technology companies knew exactly what they were. Twitter was where the world talked. Facebook was where friends connected. YouTube was where anyone could broadcast themselves. Netflix was where you watched great television without adverts, schedules or interruptions. PayPal was the easiest way to pay online. Each company had a clear identity. A simple purpose. They solved one problem exceptionally well. Today, most of them are trying to become something else and, in doing so, have lost their way. Earlier this week I wrote about PayPal's remarkable strategic journey. Here was a company that revolutionised online payments by making sending money over the internet effortless. Then it tried to become the operating system for commerce. Wallets. Shopping. Lending. Cryptocurrency. Rewards. Buy Now Pay Later. Merchant services. Consumer finance. Advertising. The strategy wasn't wrong, but somewhere along the way the original clarity disappeared. The platform became a portfolio. PayPal isn't alone. I also recently wrote about the decline of Twitter after Elon Musk's transformation of the platform into X.  » Read More

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RENO, Nev.- Nevada Men's Basketball season tickets for the 2026-27 campaign are officially on sale, as announced this Monday morning. Led by Head Coach Steve Alford, the Wolf Pack will host eight non-conference games at Lawlor Events Center, beginning with the season opener on Nov. 2. Nevada's full non-conference schedule and opponents will be announced at a later date. Nevada is coming off a 2025-26 season in which it posted a 24-13 overall record. The Wolf Pack advanced to the quarterfinals of the National Invitational Tournament before falling to Auburn. The Pack returns a strong core led by Elijah Price, Vaughn Weems, Peyton White, and Myles Walker. Nevada's new roster welcomes 10 newcomers, featuring six transfers and four freshmen. Fans can lock in their seats now, as season tickets are available at www.NevadaWolfPack.com or by calling the Nevada Athletics Ticket Office at 775-348-PACK (7225). Follow The Pack Follow Nevada Men's Basketball on social media at @NevadaHoops (X),  » Read More

By: Brad Welborn, Assistant Sports Information Director NATCHITOCHES – The first day in full pads brought the physicality Northwestern State head coach Blaine McCorkle expected, and the Demons' offense answered the challenge Monday morning.   The offense found success throughout the workout, winning the day according to McCorkle while consistently moving the line of scrimmage in the running game and capitalizing on scoring opportunities during goal-line work.   "I love this day of practice every year," McCorkle said. "We get our goal line and short yardage scrimmage in and it was good. It was physical. I would like to have seen a little more intensity at times, but the guys were feeling the drills out a little. For the most part the guys gave us what we wanted in terms of physicality. We'll repeat this exact same practice again next week and it should look a lot better."   Before the pads ever started popping, one position group made sure the energy level was already where it needed to be.   The tight ends arrived at the pre-practice meeting fully dressed in their pads,  » Read More

HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University football team was picked second in the Southland Conference preseason poll, which was released by the league office Monday.   The Lions are coming off a 2025 season that saw SLU finish 15th in both of the final FCS polls. Southeastern finished 9-4 overall and 7-1 in SLC play, as the Lions have a league-best 13-2 conference mark over the past two seasons.   SLU made its fourth playoff appearance in the past seven seasons last fall, as the Southland placed three teams in the postseason field for the first time since 2019. The three 2025 FCS playoff participants also occupy the top three spots in the SLC preseason poll.   Defending league champion SFA is the preseason favorite. The Lumberjacks, who the Lions did not face last fall, were 8-0 in SLC play a season ago. SLU heads to Nacogdoches, Texas Oct. 24.   Southeastern will have an opportunity to avenge 2025's lone conference loss Oct. 17 when it hosts Lamar, which was picked third and joined SLU and SFA as the only teams to receive a first-place vote.  » Read More

NORFOLK, Va. - Old Dominion women's lacrosse head coach Lauren Gunning has hired Zoe Coleman as an assistant coach, Gunning announced on Monday. Coleman comes to ODU after four years of playing experience at Ohio State University. "We're excited to welcome Zoe Coleman to our coaching staff. Zoe competed at the highest level in the Big Ten at Ohio State and brings a tremendous passion for teaching the game," said Gunning. "She thrives on individual skill development and has a unique ability to help players grow with confidence." Coleman was a four-year standout attacker at Ohio State, where she played in 65 career games and made 39 starts. She finished her career with 79 goals, 27 assists, and 106 points. As a senior, she totaled 31 points on 24 goals and seven assists while starting all 17 games. Coleman earned a bachelor's degree in business administration with a specialization in marketing and a minor in fashion and retail studies. She was a four-time Ohio State Scholar-Athlete, a three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection (2024-26) and was named to the 2025 IWLCA Academic Honor Roll.  » Read More