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Social Media Trial Over Youth Harm
Dana summarizes the trial's focus on whether Meta and YouTube designed platforms to addict and harm young users.
Monday, February 23rd, 2026
Today, an armed man has been fatally shot at Mar-a-Lago, a Judge scolded Mark Zuckerberg's team for wearing their douche glasses at a social media trial; the labor secretary’s husband has been barred from the department after sexual assault reports; DHS admits it’s website showcasing the “worst of the worst” immigrants is full of shit; the Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs; and Dana delivers your Good News and Allison is on vacation.
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