The Meta settlement shortcomings should be supplemented by legislation
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, will change its platforms to better protect teenagers from addictive social media behavior, under a legal settlement the tech company reached with 47 states, including Massachusetts, as well as Washington, D.C., and several US territories on Aug. 26. But those positive steps shouldn’t stop Massachusetts’ Legislature from passing its own bill to protect young people from harmful social media features. Both the House and Senate have passed bills to regulate social media for minors, and a conference committee of lawmakers is ...
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Slam dunk
Keyon tosses a basketball into a hoop on Thursday afternoon at Building Blocks Learning Center and Child Care in Fairmont. Building Blocks provides care to children from six weeks to five years old. Fore more information, or to apply for open childcare spots, visit lakeviewmethodist.org.
Pro Picks: Broncos will upset the Chiefs on Monday night
Patrick Mahomes is back. Denver's tough defense is waiting. Mahomes is ready to start Kansas City's season opener after tearing an ACL last Dec. 14. The Chiefs are coming off their first losing season under Andy Reid and they'll need Mahomes at his best to return to power in the AFC ...
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High Wednesday — 81 Low Wednesday — 53 High Sept. 9, 2025 — 74 Low Sept. 9, 2025 — 57 Total moisture in September — 2.08 Moisture this year — 19.13 Thursday’s sunset — 7:37 p.m. Friday’s sunrise — 6:53 a.m.