A California jury finds both Meta and Google liable for harming children who use their services. A 20-year-old plaintiff argued the companies got her addicted to social media as a child, and that exacerbated her mental health struggles. The jury awarded her $3 million US, and another $3 million in punitive damages.
And: A message about a tragedy on the tarmac proves to be a public relations disaster for the CEO of Air Canada.
Also: The proposed high-speed rail between Toronto and Quebec City is getting some pushback. The first phase of public consultations is wrapping up. It is billed as “nation-building”, but some rural residents worry it could end up tearing their communities apart.
Plus: A check-in on Australia’s social media ban for kids, Iran rejects U.S. ceasefire plan, a tax break on new homes, and more.
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