Trump Midterm Pressure, Meta Settles In Social Media Case, Nepal & Tibet Flash Floods
Summary
Republicans distance themselves from Trump as he escalates tensions with Iran, China, and Canada ahead of midterms, while also clashing with his party over AI data centers. Meta agrees to a $1.3 billion settlement to make Facebook and Instagram safer for kids by limiting addictive features. Meanwhile, a glacier collapse triggers deadly floods in Nepal and Tibet, killing over 170 people and highlighting climate risks.
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Intro: Trump's political fights, Meta settlement, and Nepal floods
Republicans distance from Trump over Iran, tariffs, and AI data centers
Meta settles lawsuit over addictive social media features for kids
Glacier collapse causes deadly floods in Nepal and Tibet
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