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Meta is paying nearly 17 billion dollars to U.S. states and committing to reform Instagram and Facebook for minors, but key questions about addictive platform design, age controls, and data protection remain unresolved. (translated)

17 Milliarden für den Jugendschutz – oder nur ein teurer Vergleich?

The US antitrust agency FTC and 22 states have sued Amazon, alleging that the company has defrauded double-digit billions through manipulated auctions for online advertising. (translated)

US-Behörde FTC und Bundesstaaten verklagen Amazon

The US Competition Authority FTC and 22 states are suing Amazon for alleged price manipulation in advertising auctions, which may have brought the company double-digit billions. (translated)

The US competition authority FTC and 22 states have sued Amazon, claiming the company allegedly manipulated advertising prices artificially, which could have led to double-digit billion profits. (translated)

Vorwurf der Trickserei: Unfaire Preise für Werbung? Klage gegen Amazon in den USA

The US competition authority FTC and over 20 states have filed a lawsuit against Amazon for price manipulation in advertisements, as the company is accused of secretly raising the minimum price for ad placements, causing billions of losses to customers. (translated)

US-Behörde klagt Amazon wegen Preismanipulation

The planned establishment of the federal public prosecutor's office faces widespread criticism, as there are concerns about political influence and a potential deterioration of the independence of public prosecutor's offices. (translated)

Breite Kritik an Plan für Bundesstaatsanwalt

After a flash flood in the Grand Canyon that occurred on Saturday in the area of Phantom Ranch, more than 20 people are missing, while authorities in the U.S. state of Arizona are working to bring all those affected to safety. (translated)

Vermisste nach Sturzflut im Grand Canyon in USA

The comparison between Meta and several US states aims to establish stricter usage limits and new protective features for young people on Instagram and Facebook, while the EU exerts pressure and German digital experts make clear demands. (translated)

Meta will pay up to 17 billion dollars to 48 U.S. states over the next ten years to avoid a lawsuit that addresses the company's responsibility for the addictive potential of its apps and their dangers to minors. (translated)

Meta-Vergleich: Verantwortung sieht anders aus

The $17 billion fine for Meta, agreed upon as part of a settlement with 29 U.S. states, represents only about one percent of the company's market value despite its size. (translated)

Was die 17 Milliarden Dollar Strafe für Meta bedeuten – und was nicht

From the @handelsblatt newsletter: "The Meta corporation is paying $16.7 billion to 29 suing US states, thereby averting a judgment for targeted manipulation of young […] users." Two messages here: 1. US states still have teeth. 2. EU should learn from this. (translated)

In the US state of Texas, a large wildfire is raging over more than 300 square kilometers, leading to the evacuation of at least 1,000 people and the deployment of around 200 responders, with the fire only being contained to about ten percent so far. (translated)

1.000 Menschen evakuiert: Großbrand im US-Bundesstaat Texas

Meta has reached a settlement with U.S. states for up to $16.68 billion after being accused of making young users addicted, and also commits to implementing usage restrictions, age verifications, and support for parents. (translated)

Meta und US-Staaten einigen sich auf Milliarden-Vergleich

Meta has reached a settlement in the youth protection proceedings with several US states for up to $16.68 billion, which also includes fundamental changes for young users on its platforms to avoid future risks. (translated)