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A court just ruled that tech addiction is real—and dangerous. It could be Meta and YouTube’s Big Tobacco moment

A Los Angeles jury’s decision that addictive app design caused a young woman’s mental health crisis could force Big Tech to confront what parents, doctors, and users have warned about for years.

By Kristin StollerMarch 25, 2026

A notorious short-seller unloaded on SoFi. The stock shrugged it off

The Muddy Waters report alleges financial chicanery but the market appears to have rejected the allegations.

By Jeff John RobertsMarch 25, 2026

‘I want everybody to have enough food’: the scientist who made your packaged food safer just won the world’s most prestigious food prize

Huub Lelieveld’s hygienic manufacturing methods are used in food plants worldwide, preventing millions of cases of foodborne illness.

By The Associated Press and Hannah FingerhutMarch 25, 2026

OpenAI Foundation pledges $1 billion to mitigate some of the jobs that it thinks AI will destroy

The foundation said the donation is for the benefit of “all of humanity.”

By Thalia Beaty and The Associated PressMarch 25, 2026

More in Politics

‘We do not plan on any negotiations’: Iran laughs at White House’s claims of cease-fire talks

Karoline Leavitt warned that if talks with Iran don’t pan out President Donald Trump “will ensure they are hit harder than they have ever been hit before.”

By Jon Gambrell, Mike Corder, Munir Ahmed, Aamer Madhani and The Associated PressMarch 25, 2026

Meet the 40-year-old Democrat who owns a fitness company for pregnant and postpartum women and just won in Trump’s district

Emily Gregory just won a state legislative race in Palm Beach County, with a footprint including the Mar-a-Lago Resort.

By Bill Barrow, Mike Schneider and The Associated PressMarch 25, 2026

Mark Zandi warns recession odds are creeping toward 50%, and the Iran war could launch us into economic turmoil by midyear

As oil steadily climbs above $100 per barrel and Iran rejects a U.S. peace proposal, Moody’s chief economist says recession odds are only getting worse.

By Sasha RogelbergMarch 25, 2026

Trump taps Zuckerberg, Huang, Ellison for tech advisory council—but excludes Musk and Altman

Trump’s new tech council brings in Silicon Valley heavyweights—but excludes key players shaping the AI race.

By Sharon GoldmanMarch 25, 2026