Meta settles social media addiction suit for up to $17.1 billion

Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.

• Aug 29

Dolly Parton remembered by fellow stars, politicans: "A true loss for millions"

President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.

• Aug 26

Dolly Parton, country music legend, dies at 80 after brief cancer battle

Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.

• Aug 26

Canada announces tariffs of up to 50% on $20 billion in U.S. goods

Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.

• Aug 25

United Airlines to add 10 new international routes. See where.

The new overseas routes represent the largest expansion in the airline's history, United said.

• Aug 25

Musk's data centers push out family that's owned land for generations

A plant in Southaven, Mississippi, that powers Elon Musk's SpaceXAI data centers in the area has sparked backlash from residents concerned about noise and air pollution.

• Oct 5

Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to overturn sex-trafficking conviction

A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to toss out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence.

• Aug 25

Supreme Court allows Trump to implement parts of order restricting mail voting

The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.

• Aug 24

Redfin and Zillow must change agreement that hurts competition, FTC says

Federal regulators alleged that a $100 million deal between Redfin and Zillow stifled competition for apartment listings.

• Aug 24

Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports

President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027, in a social media post.

• Aug 24

Tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in 116-degree heat

A 68-year-old French tourist died in Death Valley National Park last week after becoming trapped in 116-degree temperatures.

• Aug 24

Hawk Fire evacuations in Reno slightly eased as firefighters make gains

Shifting winds challenged firefighters battling the Hawk Fire in Reno, Nevada, that was keeping tens of thousands of people evacuated.

• Aug 24

Fast-growing Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada forces thousands to evacuate

The fire apparently began Saturday and grew significantly throughout the day, fueled by strong, gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation.

• Aug 23

Canada says it will begin retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after Labor Day

The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.

• Aug 23

Drastic water cuts issued for California, Nevada and Arizona from Colorado River

Federal officials announced sharp water cuts for the next two years on Friday for three Western states that rely on the imperiled Colorado River.

• Aug 21

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