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'Profits won.' The child safety trial against Meta kicks off in federal court
NPRTuesday, August 18, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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Opening arguments are underway in a trial that pits four states against the company that owns Facebook and Instagram. They allege that Meta knew its products could hook kids — and lied about the danger.
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- Market relevance
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- Why it matters
- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. Opening arguments are underway in a trial that pits four states against the company that owns Facebook and Instagram. They allege that Meta knew its products could hook kids — and lied about the danger. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Profits and Meta.
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What happened
Opening arguments are underway in a trial that pits four states against the company that owns Facebook and Instagram. They allege that Meta knew its products could hook kids — and lied about the danger.
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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Timeline
NPR published: 'Profits won.' The child safety trial against Meta kicks off in federal court
Story is in today’s RedScroll edition. Follow the original source for updates.
Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Profits and Meta.
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