Reported by NPR Business · npr.org · August 25, 2026
The social media giant is being sued by four states who allege it designed Facebook and Instagram to hook kids — and lied to the public about the risks.
What to watch: Meta Platforms Inc. (META) faces a legal or regulatory issue — headline risk here is often larger than the eventual financial impact.
Market reaction today: $META +1.00%
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