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Meta reaches US$18B settlement in youth social media harm lawsuitThe settlement was reached during a California federal trial, averting one of the highest-profile tests yet of allegations that social media companies harmed young users.U.S. NewsAug 26
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Zuckerberg put growth before child safety, ex-Meta exec allegesArturo Bejar, a vocal Meta critic, made the allegation in a landmark trial over claims brought by a coalition of states that could reshape Facebook and Instagram.U.S. NewsAug 19
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Meta faces landmark California trial: ‘Kids are the product’Opening statements started Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta Platforms as states seek billions of dollars in damages for social media harms to children.U.S. NewsAug 18
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Canada stands by proposed youth social media ban after Meta U.S. settlementMeta agreed to implement new rules for kids who use their platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, as part of a nearly US$18-billion settlement with U.S. states this week.TechAug 27
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60K migrants enter Spain’s Ceuta, many return to Morocco after crackdownThe border crisis boiled over Thursday and continued on Friday with security forces clashing with migrants on the Moroccan side of the border.WorldJul 31
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Mark Zuckerberg purchases castle estate in Ireland, close to Europe Meta HQThe Facebook founder bought Strancally Castle, built in 1830 and extensively renovated in 2003, according to a state heritage service.TrendingAug 21
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Dozens protest Meta data centre planned for county north of EdmontonPremier Danielle Smith has said Alberta’s grid operator will use surplus energy to power the centre until a new natural gas-fired plant starts powering it in 2030.CanadaAug 2
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Thousands flood into Spain’s Ceuta from Morocco, sparking military responseThe announcement comes after local authorities in Ceuta had asked the central government in Madrid for reinforcements to manage a border crisis that had been building up.WorldJul 30
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Spain imposes border checks on Italian travelers in tit-for-tat move over Ceuta migrants rowSpain imposed border checks on Italian travellers after Rome refused to lift restrictions on Spaniards, escalating a dispute over migration to Ceuta.WorldAug 8
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Alberta man plans to protest AI data centres as province announces town hallsAlberta has already said the tech giant Meta is building a massive facility north of Edmonton, and several other AI data centres are in the works across the province.TechAug 11
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8 best eye creams to try in 2026Fine lines, puffiness, dark circles? Read on for standout eye creams from brands including Estée Lauder, Tatcha and CeraVe designed to refresh, revive and illuminate your eyes.The CuratorAug 1
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EU tells Meta to change ‘addictive’ design features on Facebook, InstagramThe European Union accused Meta on Friday of breaching its social media law by designing Facebook and Instagram to get users hooked, and demanded changes.WorldJul 10
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Meta data centre in Alberta to start up ahead of adjacent Greenlight power plantMETA's new data centre, being built north of Edmonton, will be allowed to connect to Alberta's electrical grid before its new natural gas-fired power plant is readyPoliticsJul 10
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Meta to build $13 billion data centre in Alberta, largest outside the U.S.Meta, the parent company of such social media platforms as Facebook and Instagra, has announced plans to build a $13-billion data centre in Sturgeon County, north of Edmonton.EnvironmentJul 8
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Edmonton school custodian charged with child sexual exploitation offencesThe suspect is accused of possessing and sharing child sexual exploitation materials, formerly known as child pornography, on Threads — a Meta-owned app similar to Twitter/X.CrimeJun 23
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Carney heading for Ireland, France to deepen ties and attend G7 summitThe summit is running from June 15 to June 17 in Evian-les-Bains and France says the focus will be on reducing global inequalities.CanadaJun 7
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Stéphane Dion says Canada needs more diplomats to build ties with EuropeFormer foreign affairs minister Stéphane Dion says Canada needs to staff its embassies in Europe and set deadlines for the flurry of agreements Brussels signed with Ottawa.CanadaJun 6
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Meta says hackers can no longer access accounts through its AI chatbotMeta says it has resolved an issue that allowed hackers to trick its AI assistant into granting access to other users' accounts, according to media reports.TrendingJun 2
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11 best face moisturizers to try in 2026From ceramide-rich creams to hyaluronic acid hydrators, discover 11 glow-boosting face moisturizers from CeraVe, Laneige and Kiehl's designed to revive your complexion.The CuratorJun 8
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FAN EXPO Canada returns to Toronto for 30th yearThe event, which is billed as the largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming convention in Canada, is celebrating 30 years.Entertainment2 hours