NYT
Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion Over Claims It Harmed Youths
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Meta agreed to pay up to 17.1 billion dollars to settle claims that its platforms harmed young users, according to Meta's announcement. The settlement includes compensation for users and funding for safety measures. Flooding in Nepal destroyed multiple villages on Wednesday.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/briefing/meta-settlement-nepal-floods.html