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Aug 26, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Meta agreed to a $17 billion settlement with states over allegations it harmed young users and mishandled data. Meanwhile, Wall Street rose as inflation held steady at 3.7%, and NVIDIA prepares to report earnings. The Trump administration plans to revoke visas for asylum seekers, while the US criticized recent Israeli strikes in Gaza. Additionally, Interpol arrested over 50 cybercriminals in West Africa, and Brazil fined TikTok $30 million for data privacy violations.

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