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Meta reaches $16.68 billion settlement over social media harms to children

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Settlement averts California trial over claims brought by 29 US states

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Talks to prevent 48-hour work stoppage at State’s only child detention centre to begin

By Kitty Holland

Oberstown has recently seen an increase the number of boys it is certified to accommodate, from 40 to 42

Inquest opens into death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday

By Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent

Academic was found unresponsive by family members, inquest told, as coroner adjourns proceedings to later date A coroner has formally opened an inquest into the death of Jason Arday, who resigned as a professor at the University of Cambridge amid allegations of plagiarism. Arday, 41, died at his home in Battersea, south London on 14 August, nine days after his resignation. Family members watched the 10-minute hearing

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Meta reaches $16.68bn settlement over social media harms to children

By Tim Bradshaw

Case relating to alleged failures of child protection was getting under way in California

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Railway watchdog issues safety notice after 'near miss'

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A railway safety watchdog has issued a safety notice to Iarnród Éireann about the importance of planning work before accessing the railway, following a "near miss" incident involving two workers last month.

Meta reaches $16.7bn settlement with US states over social media harms to children – business live

By Julia Kollewe

Agreement reached during California federal trial over claims brought by 29 states Miatta Fahnbulleh, the energy secretary, said the government will explore “what more we can do” to help those struggling with high bills, via “fundamental reforms” including investment in renewable energy. Families will be understandably concerned about the cost of energy bills this winter, which is being driven up by the Iran war. Ene

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‘Find out who you are, and do it on purpose’: unabashedly herself, Dolly Parton was an icon to LGBTQ fans

By Joe Stone

Parton’s gift lay in uniting everyone from God-fearing country fans to queer devotees. The way she saw me when I met her made me feel like a flower turning towards the sun • Alexis Petridis on Dolly Parton’s peerless career that turned country music cliches inside out • Dolly Parton – a life in pictures • Country music legend Dolly Parton dies aged 80 – latest updates • Share your tributes and memories of Dolly Parto

Man who hid arson attack suspect's body in bin jailed

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Paul Smith's body was found in Liverpool seven days after a fire killed a couple in St Helens.

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Chelsea in contact over move for Villa goalkeeper Martinez

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Chelsea consider a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after making contact with the Argentina international's representatives.

Ex-chief constable investigated over Israeli fan ban

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Craig Guildford, three police officers and a staff member face IOPC investigation.

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Uefa poised to lift boycott threat after Fifa promises no World Cup sale repeat

By Nick Ames and Matt Hughes

European sides likely to go to under-20 Women’s World Cup

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Women using HRT at lower risk of dementia, study suggests

By Hannah Devlin Science correspondent

Scientists found those who had used hormone replacement therapy were 10% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia Hormone replacement therapy may reduce the risk of dementia, a study has found. Scientists tracked more than 180,000 postmenopausal women in the UK in the largest study of its kind. They found that those who had used HRT were 10% less likely to develop any type of dementia and 16% less likely to be diagn

Severe eczema can impact growth in children - study

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New research from Trinity College Dublin has found that severe eczema can be associated with significant growth restriction in children.

Tribute to Dolly Parton and a tomato festival: photos of the day – Wednesday

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Meta reaches $16.68bn settlement over social media harms

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Meta Platforms has agreed to pay a maximum $16.68 billion and make major changes to Facebook and Instagram to resolve claims by states across the US that it designed those platforms to addict children, misled consumers about their safety and improperly collected children's personal data.

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‘An incredible initiative’: Dolly Parton project gives books to thousands of Irish children

By Sarah Burns

Books currently being delivered to 6,500 young people along with letter from late singer when they ‘graduate’ from programme

Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived back in UK, say reports

By Caroline Davies

Harry, Meghan and family expected to enjoy ‘extended stay’ with children Archie and Lilibet already enrolled at school The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived back in the UK, landing at Birmingham airport, according to reports. Prince Harry, Meghan, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, are expected to enjoy an “extended stay” in Britain, with the children already enrolled at school in the UK and due

Forest in talks with Celta Vigo over Javi Rueda as Axel Disasi joins Palace on loan

By Will Unwin and Jacob Steinberg

Forest likely to end summer spending with right-back Brentford agree deal to sign El Hadji Malick Diouf Nottingham Forest are in talks over the €15m (£12.8m) signing of the Celta Vigo right-back Javi Rueda, which would probably be their final incoming of the window after Liam Delap from Chelsea. Oliver Glasner has been seeking someone who can play right wing-back and the 24-year-old former Real Madrid academy player

Class of 2026: CAO Points Checker

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Our checker has the points for every course in the country and lets you see exactly how those points compare to previous years.

Josh Tongue reveals Joe Root’s ‘robust conversation’ has reset England standards

By Simon Burnton at Lord's

Fast bowler says captain was ‘clear on the message’ ‘We are very privileged to put on the England shirt’ Joe Root’s “robust conversation” with the England Test squad at Lord’s this week has finally ended any uncertainty about the conduct expected of them. Josh Tongue has said the penny had “100%” dropped after the Test captain “made it clear what he expects from us” after eight months of repeated infringements and fr

‘My TikTok was flooded’: Suad Mooge on Ireland’s Rose of Tralee, navigating backlash and celebrating identity

By Nesrine Malik

Dublin’s representative in the traditional festival defiantly reckons with xenophobia and balances Gaelic pride with her Somali heritage Don’t already get The Long Wave in your inbox? Sign up here Last week marked the climax of Ireland’s Rose of Tralee festival, an annual celebration of Irish women, culture and the Irish diaspora. When Suad Mooge was chosen as Dublin’s participant in the festival earlier this year, s

Stephen Libby on fashion: I’m on a mission to revive the jumpsuit – they’re practical and stylish

By Stephen Libby

The 70s was a golden era for the jumpsuit, but I’m happy they’re back, thanks to Harry Styles, Benson Boone and – of course – me Since appearing on The Traitors, I’ve become synonymous with jumpsuits. In fact, I’ve been required to wear one at every public appearance I have made since it aired, despite only wearing two on the show. That’s the power of the jumpsuit, I guess. When I was packing for the show, I wasn’t e

‘I catch the signs a lot earlier now’: Amanda Anisimova on burnout and bouncing back

By Simon Cambers

World No 10 is one of the best players yet to win a major and heads to Flushing Meadows in fine form after learning to embrace being uncomfortable Amanda Anisimova can see the signs now. It is just over three years since the American announced she would be taking an indefinite break for mental health reasons. A brilliant junior, she was a semi-finalist at the French Open in 2019 and seemingly destined for the top, on

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Kirsty Mann: Corpse review – a comedy so creepy you’ll fear the next revelation

By Chris Wiegand

Summerhall, Edinburgh The comedian brings a calm authority to her tale of a haunted house and digs out maximum horror from a minimal staging Some shows work their magic on you slowly but Kirsty Mann will have you hooked in under a minute. A thunderous sound effect, a flash of blood-red lighting and a DIY ghost costume is all it takes to get the audience strapped in for her comic tale of a haunting. “Are you a believe

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