US states seek $200 billion penalty in blockbuster Meta lawsuitA coalition of US states will seek around $200 billion in damages against Meta, which they accuse of intentionally designing Facebook and I...
16 Aug, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Quote of the day by Susan Sontag: ‘It’s all about paying attention. Attention is vitality. It connects…’ – American author on why paying attention can make life richer, more curious and more aliveSusan Sontag, an influential American writer, advocated for deeper attention in life. She urged people to look harder and remain curious ab...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Quote of the day by Rachel Carson: 'Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never...' - American marine biologist's insightful take on on nature, happiness and inner peaceQuote of the day by Rachel Carson: Renowned for her contributions as a marine biologist and conservation advocate, Rachel Carson emphasized...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Quote of the day by Ursula K. Le Guin: ‘Love doesn't just sit there, like a stone, it has to be…’ – American author on why love has to be made, remade and made newUrsula K. Le Guin viewed love as an active creation, not a fixed object. Her famous quote compares love to bread, which must be continually...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Friday Motivation by James Baldwin: 'Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until...' - Noted American novelist's powerful lesson on confronting challenges head-onJames Baldwin communicates a vital message about confronting challenges as a catalyst for impactful change. Renowned for his incisive writi...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
Selena Gomez accused of fraud, sued by investors over collapse of mental health startup 'Wondermind'Investors have filed a lawsuit against Selena Gomez and Wondermind co-founders. They allege misrepresentation of the mental health startup'...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Trump White House says it's losing $19B-$26B a year in revenue as countries dodge tariffsA new US report claims countries route exports through third nations to avoid tariffs. This practice, known as transshipping, costs the Uni...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
US judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging Harvard failed to protect Jewish studentsA federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration against Harvard University. The administration alleged Harvard failed...
13 Aug, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
Jury selection begins in Meta youth harms trial in California federal courtThe 2023 lawsuit, filed in federal court in Oakland, California, claims that Meta routinely collects data on children under 13 without thei...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
What's the latest in the trials over claims social media is hurting children?The social media companies have denied allegations that their products have contributed to depression, anxiety, body-image issues and a bro...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Meta, YouTube, TikTok face thousands of lawsuits in the US over kids’ mental health: What we knowMajor social media firms face thousands of lawsuits across the United States. These legal actions allege platforms are designed to addict y...
12 Aug, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: 'It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be...' - American philosopher's timeless lesson on why true friends let you be yourselfRalph Waldo Emerson, an influential 19th-century philosopher, strongly advocated for self-reliance and original thinking. His work inspired...
12 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Who is Chuck Redd? Judge awards $252,000 to musician who canceled performance over Trump-Led Kennedy Center name changeIn a notable legal decision, a judge mandated that the Kennedy Center compensate jazz musician Chuck Redd with over $250,000. This follows ...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.57 AM IST
US court rules Meta, other tech firms must face thousands of lawsuits over social media addictionThe San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected an appeal by Meta and TikTok seeking to overturn a lower court ruling re...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Louis L Amor: ‘There will come a time when you believe everything is finished, that will…’ - Why is your darkest moment secretly your biggest opportunityLouis L'Amour, a celebrated American storyteller, offers profound wisdom on life's turning points. His quote suggests that perceived ending...
09 Aug, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
Plaintiff Trump gets reprieve from an order to disclose his finances in BBC case - but only for nowA federal judge has temporarily halted financial disclosure orders for Donald Trump's lawsuit. Trump seeks to narrow his claims against the...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
Writers Guild sues to block Paramount deal, saying it would hurt writersThe Writers Guild has sued to block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery. This legal action follows a similar lawsuit filed by ...
15 Jul, 2026, 06.55 AM IST