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What Meta’s historic agreement to limit teens’ social media access means for its competitors — and will they follow suit
Mark Zuckerberg and Co. are implementing landmark restrictions as part of a massive settlement, and they’re urging Snap, TikTok and YouTube to follow suit.
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August 27, 2026 | 1:20pmUEFA asked a federal judge for permission to force Kushner and his venture capital firm to turn over documents and sit for depositions.
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August 27, 2026 | 12:56pmNearly 25,000 pounds of frozen buffalo chicken products that were produced without the benefit of inspection are being recalled, the FSIS announced on Wednesday.
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August 27, 2026 | 12:22pmThe cable news giant aired an image of veteran tribute artist Kelly Vohnn as it covered Parton’s death from cancer Tuesday.
Your WiFi bill could skyrocket after California internet giant’s $34.5B takeover of rival
August 27, 2026 | 10:00amIn California alone, the company will have more than 6 million customers.
Nelson Peltz’s Trian has no plans to make bid for Wendy’s right now, sources say
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Meta calls out YouTube, TikTok after historic $18 billion settlement
August 26, 2026 | 4:54pmMeta’s deal to settle a federal lawsuit alleging it fueled a teen mental health crisis has a major caveat – its chief rivals TikTok and Google-owned YouTube must agree to make the same safety changes to their apps before Mark Zuckerberg will pay…
Erewhon opens first store outside LA County with bougie neighborhood offering
August 26, 2026 | 4:47pmThe smoothies are coming.
Popular restaurant at major California mall closes after decades
August 26, 2026 | 3:29pmThe sudden closure marks the latest casual dining titan to be pushed off the property.
Beloved Wine Country cheesemaker shuts down after nearly 100 years
August 26, 2026 | 3:21pmA nearly century-old wine country cheese maker is closing its award winning factory in Sonoma citing ongoing challenges from the COVID pandemic and financial demands of running a specialized business.
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Forget Florida — Baby Boomers flocking to Eastern seaboard state for low taxes, sandy beaches
August 26, 2026 | 2:43pmIt’s no secret that retirees often move for warmer weather, cheaper living and a slower way of life – but now many are skipping Florida for another state with booming beach towns.
California Red Lobster famed for live holding tank closes down after 14-year run
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US Open players’ dining room features best of NY cuisine to fuel star performances
August 26, 2026 | 12:40pmPlayers eat in a private area on the second floor of Arthur Ashe Stadium to feast in a space with capacity for 300, and the public is none the wiser.
California fruit giant in chaos as CEO steps down following ‘highly toxic’ and deception claims
August 26, 2026 | 12:10pmSoren Bjorn is stepping down as the California berry giant faces lawsuits.
Ashley Flowers’ ‘Crime Junkie’ empire in turmoil — as staffer vomited from nerves before presentation: report
August 26, 2026 | 12:04pm“Crime Junkie” podcast star Ashley Flowers’ $250 million true-crime empire has been rocked by an exodus of roughly 30% of its workforce.
Burger King unveils major change to fan-favorite menu item after striking gold with revamped Whopper
August 26, 2026 | 12:00pmAfter striking gold with its revamped Whopper, Burger King is turning its attention to a menu item that customers have lambasted as being too dry and flavorless.
Bill Gates sounds alarm on AI-fueled mass unemployment, bioterrorism: ‘Most dangerous tool ever invented’
August 26, 2026 | 11:00amBill Gates is warning that artificial intelligence could unleash mass unemployment, enable bioterrorism and even slip beyond human control.
Michelin-starred NYC eatery served employees tasting menu of labor law violations: lawsuit
August 26, 2026 | 10:37amCesar on Hudson street allegedly served employees a tasting menu of state labor law violations, according to a class action lawsuit filed last month.

























