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Meta faces landmark trial on child privacy
What was discussed
Meta landmark trial on child privacy2:32
- Rob Lalkaassertion
The issues go back decades to the original design of the platforms and features like infinite scroll that especially affect children.
- Lily Jamaliassertion
The states are seeking more than money; they want fundamental changes to features like infinite scroll, likes, and push notifications.
- Metaclip
The states' claims are unsubstantiated, and the financial demand is vastly disproportionate; Meta is not deliberately trying to make its platforms addictive for children.
Kushner fails to secure Israeli support for Gaza peace plan6:13
- Jeremy Bowenopinion
Kushner appears to have absorbed Israel's position entirely, shifting the plan away from the originally intended mutual process to one where Hamas disarms first.
- Itamar Ben-Gvirassertion
Israel should carry out more targeted assassinations in Gaza every night, targeting people he claims are not worthy of life.
- Lucy Williamsonassertion
Netanyahu faces shrinking political space at home and a difficult election, making the next stage of Trump's plan unpopular with his voters.
Trump threatens to bomb Oman over Iran negotiations9:53
- Jeremy Bowenopinion
The diplomacy between Oman and Iran is the most serious game in town, and Trump's threat likely stems from a fear that Iran will claim victory if serious concessions are made.
FIFA sacks chief operating officer after public criticism14:56
FIFA has sacked chief operating officer Kevin Le Moir after he publicly criticized President Gianni Infantino over the now-abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise project, claiming executives were deceived.
Ukraine's strategy of deep-range strikes on Russia18:44
- Vadim Skibitskyassertion
Ukraine must destroy and disrupt Russian defense production and logistics systems, even if this strategy provokes further retaliation that harms Russian civilians.
- Dan Johnsonassertion
Ukraine is ramping up a public campaign for more air defense capabilities as Russian missiles exploit inadequate defenses and surge civilian casualties.
Russia bars anti-war Yabloko party from elections21:29
- Nikolai Rybakovassertion
Yabloko was barred from the election because the party stands for peace and freedom, which is the opposite of those currently in power.
- Steve Rosenbergopinion
Anti-war sentiment in Russia appears greater than the authorities initially imagined, potentially prompting the sudden reversal of Yabloko's registration.
Trial begins over 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur16:18
A trial has begun for Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, accused of masterminding the 1996 drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur as gang retribution. The prosecution relies heavily on Davis's past memoir and interviews, which he now disavows.
German law used in raids on migrant smuggling rings27:30
- Bernard Schmeiselassertion
While technically German police must investigate these cases, they are understaffed and may prioritize purely domestic matters.
Italian athletic success fuels debate on national identity30:04
- Roberto Vannacciclip
Physical features of athletes like Paola Egonu do not represent Italianess, despite their citizenship.
- Giorgia Meloniclip
Athletes of color like Larissa Iapichino and Sara Curtis are examples of an Italy that knows how to win.
- Carla Contiassertion
The debate over national identity is tied to a wider political rivalry between Meloni and Vannacci regarding migration policies and the definition of Italian culture ahead of the 2027 general election.
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