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Meta 'hid the truth' over child safety, US court hears
What was discussed
Meta child safety trial opening statements1:16
- Rob Bontaassertion
Meta knowingly designed a dangerous product, lied to the public, and must stop practices like infinite scroll and autoplay that harm children.
- Lily Jamaliassertion
Meta argues it has been transparent, used its own research to make changes, and built tools to help with time management.
U.S. sanctions on ICC officials1:16
- Marco Rubioclip
The ICC is a sham court and a threat to American sovereignty, and the U.S. will never allow Americans to be tried by it.
- Tom Batemanassertion
The sanctions are part of an escalating campaign to dismantle the ICC and replace multilateral international law with a system where powerful countries dictate terms.
- International Criminal Courtclip
Sanctions imposed by states have the effect of undermining the international rule of law.
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo10:15
- Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesusclip
The disease is spreading at an unprecedented rate and remains an international threat.
- Heather Kerrassertion
The outbreak likely started in February, meaning responders have been behind the curve, and community trust is essential to slowing transmission.
- Thomas Mugwanaassertion
Containment is hindered by resource shortages, security struggles, poor transport, and multiple concurrent disease outbreaks, though international aid and new vaccine trials are underway.
Tree shrew myopia light therapy research14:21
- Professor Richard Langassertion
Tree shrews are a better model for human vision than mice, and supplemental indigo light regulates eye growth to prevent myopia, paving the way for future lighting technologies.
Erin Patterson mushroom murder appeal21:00
- Katie Watsonassertion
Patterson's defense argues the jury's verdict was compromised because jurors stayed at a hotel with prosecution witnesses and media, and that cell phone and citizen science evidence was insufficient.
- Prosecutionclip
Patterson's sentence is manifestly inadequate and she should never be considered for parole.
France alleged drugging case delays24:35
- Marie-Hélèneassertion
She suffered humiliation and urinary problems after being spiked during a job interview, and speaking out helps her shed years of shame.
- Professor Jean-Claude Alvarezassertion
The lab can identify hundreds of molecules in hair and other samples, and direct testing provides vital evidence, though new drugs require constantly expanding detection methods.
Earl Spencer book about Princess Diana29:14
- Earl Spencerassertion
He wrote the book to tell the truth about Diana and avoid the discomfort of reading others' opinions, many of which he believes are based on untruths.
Cheetah conservation amid drought and desertification31:17
- Dr. Laurie Markerassertion
Cheetahs are losing habitat to desertification and livestock competition, and working with rural communities on land and livestock management is essential to maintaining biodiversity and finding a way forward.
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