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Hurricane Polo has intensified into a Category 5 storm, with sustained winds around 165 mph, and is located roughly 215 miles south of the Mexican coast. It is producing dangerous waves and heavy rainfall along the southwestern shoreline, raising concerns about mudslides. The rapid strengthening is attributed to unusually strong El Niño conditions.
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A New Mexico judge ruled that Meta must pay $567 million and implement changes to protect underage users after finding the company’s platforms created a public nuisance that harmed teens’ mental health. The order applies to Meta’s family of services and follows a court determination that the platforms contributed to the harm.
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Meta has warned that it could remove its apps from New Mexico if a court requires the company to implement the state’s proposed safety features, which Meta describes as technologically impractical. The company says such a mandate would force it to withdraw its services from the state, underscoring the potential impact of any judicial decision.
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A New Mexico jury found Meta had violated state laws by failing to protect its platforms from child predators. The court ordered the company to pay $375 million in damages. The judgment was based on evidence that Meta misled users about child-safety measures.
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