A bipartisan group of 33 attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against tech giant Meta in a federal court in California, alleging that the company has deliberately designed its social media platforms Instagram and Facebook to be addictive to children and teens. The lawsuit claims that Meta was motivated to keep children hooked in order to boost profits, and seeks to protect kids and teens from online harm. It remains to be seen how the lawsuit will affect Meta's business, but it is clear that state law enforcers are taking the issue seriously.
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Mary Lou Retton, an American gymnastics icon, has been hospitalized with pneumonia and is now back home and on the road to recovery. Her daughters Shayla Kelley Schrepfer and McKenna Kelley have shared updates on her condition, thanking doctors, nurses, and fans for their support. Retton is taking the necessary steps to make a full recovery, with her family grateful for the support they have received.
Leonel Costa, owner of Bobi, the world's oldest dog, announced his passing on Saturday at the age of 31. Bobi had held the Guinness World Record since February, attributed to a combination of good food, fresh air, and lots of love. His breed, Rafeiro do Alentejo, has an average life expectancy of 12 to 14 years, and Bobi's diet of human food had contributed to his long life.
Tasha Butts, Georgetown Women's Basketball Coach, passed away on Monday after a two-year battle with breast cancer. Her diagnosis inspired the Tasha Tough campaign, which has raised thousands of dollars to help women in need. Butts' death is a reminder of the importance of early detection and treatment of breast cancer, and her legacy will live on through the Tasha Tough campaign.
At Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City, medical staff are struggling to treat the hundreds of injured arriving everyday with limited supplies. Israeli warplanes have recently struck targets across Gaza, including in areas where civilians have been told to seek refuge. The situation is so dire that even water is not available, and medical staff are doing their best to help without the most basic equipment.
An aid convoy has been allowed to enter the Gaza-Egypt border crossing at Rafah, providing desperately needed aid to the besieged Palestinian territory for the first time since Israel sealed it off two weeks ago. The situation in Gaza is dire, with UNRWA reporting that the region is running out of water and life, and the attack having a devastating impact on the health of the population. The UNRWA is calling for an immediate ceasefire and for the international community to provide humanitarian assistance to the region.
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Mary Lou Retton, a former Olympic gymnast, is in intensive care after suffering a "scary setback" in her battle with a rare form of pneumonia. Her daughter Shayla Schrepfer shared the news on social media and noted that Retton had been making progress earlier in the week, but experienced a setback on Tuesday. Retton's family has asked for privacy and expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from fans and well-wishers.