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Meta settles social media addiction trial with states for up to $17B
Meta and a coalition of state attorneys general reached a settlement in the high-profile trial accusing the company of designing its platforms to be addictive for young users, according to court filings published Wednesday. The proposed settlement, later announced by California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D), will require Meta to make various changes to its [...]
Tom Brady's new CardVault store burglarized 1 week after opening
NFL legend Tom Brady's new CardVault store in Palo Alto, California, was burglarized, just one week after opening.
Dolly Parton dead at 80: Tennessee pays tribute to hometown hero
The death of country music legend Dolly Parton sent shockwaves around the world, but most notably in her beloved home state of Tennessee.
A City of Commerce council member wants to run for an illegal fourth term
A City of Commerce City council member is running for a fourth term despite a city law that appears to make that illegal.
The countdown is on: Energy and environment battles to watch before Sacramento closes out its session
With days left in the legislative session, California lawmakers are considering several high-stakes energy and environment bills.
Tim Curry, 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' and 'Clue' actor, dies at 80
The British actor known for scene-stealing roles in cult classics and blockbusters like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "Home Alone 2" has died.
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WATCH: What new music can Dolly Parton fans expect?
Dolly Parton gave millions to help others: Here's where her money went
The country music icon supported childhood literacy, medical research and more.
Dolly Parton talks career, fame and more in her own words
The country music legend's death at age 80 was announced on Aug. 25.
WNY residents still searching for answers about radioactive contamination
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Save Our Backyards WNY, an advocacy group of residents, is still looking for answers about radioactive waste across Niagara and Erie counties. Residents from across the region gathered Tuesday to share their experiences, including homeowners affected by high levels of radioactive contamination. As the state Department of Environmental Conservation and Environmental [...]
Niagara Falls family continues to demand relocation
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On Tuesday, officials with the state Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Health were greeted by supporters of the McKiernan family, as the family continues to demand relocation from their 99th Street home in Niagara Falls after discovering industrial waste on their property. At this point, the McKiernan's will remain on [...]
Police officer who recorded colleagues' racism speaks out: LAPD response 'ruined my life'
Daniel Flores, the LAPD officer who faced criminal charges after secretly recording racist, homophobic and sexist remarks by fellow cops, has spoken out publicly for the first time, detailing the toll that the prior year and a half had taken on him.
L.A. takes aim at phenibut, an unregulated 'gas station drug' that is growing in popularity
L.A. City Council hopes to regulate phenibut, a drug one council member says is widely available to children in gas stations and convenience stores.

