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What are the costs of social media's harm to kids?

Aug 7, 2026 · 6m

Summary

A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay over $500 million for harming teens, mandating stricter privacy settings and notification limits. Meta plans to appeal the ruling, which is part of broader multi-state lawsuits alleging addictive features. Meanwhile, the Women’s Pro Baseball League launched its inaugural season in Springfield, Illinois, with affordable tickets and plans for future expansion into major cities.

Topics discussed

Odoo ad and show intro Meta ordered to pay $500M for teen harm Optum healthcare ad Women's Pro Baseball League launches History and tryouts for WPBL Single-entity model and Springfield site Affordable ticket pricing strategy Expansion plans and closing credits
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