QtrendsTech giants accused of targeting children during school hours
Internal documents from lawsuits filed by 1,400 school districts reveal how social media companies strategically targeted students during school hours. Snapchat sent phone alerts to teens during class, Meta paid "teen ambassadors" to distribute branded merchandise on campuses, and TikTok paid millions to the National PTA. Schools argue these tactics have systematically undermined education and contributed to a youth mental health crisis.
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The US House of Representatives voted to end authorization for military action against Iran, delivering a stinging bipartisan rebuke to President Trump. Republicans joined Democrats in approving the measure, which seeks to rein in the president's war powers. The vote represents the strongest congressional pushback yet against Trump's military posture in the Middle East, though the measure's practical impact remains uncertain.
As Ukraine's ground counteroffensive struggles to gain momentum, Russia has shifted its strategy to heavy aerial bombardment. Analysts report Moscow is putting more firepower into air attacks, with massive strikes hitting Kyiv and other urban centers. Despite losses on the ground, Russia's air campaign continues to inflict significant damage on Ukrainian infrastructure and civilian areas.
Negotiations over a new Iran deal face a significant obstacle as monetary compensation emerges as the central sticking point. President Trump has bristled at comparisons between the emerging framework and the 2015 Obama-era agreement. Allies and critics alike express concern that Trump's hardline posture may leave him politically boxed in, making a diplomatic resolution increasingly difficult.