Meta reaches $17B settlement. And, nuclear regulator to abandon radiation safety rule
Meta has agreed to a $17 billion settlement regarding allegations that it designed its platforms to be addictive to children, while the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission moves to roll back radiation safety rules. Additionally, a federal judge has cleared the way for the USPS to follow Trump's executive order on mail-in voting.
Why it matters
These developments represent significant shifts in corporate accountability, environmental safety standards, and election administration policy.
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