Meta, Google and TikTok sue California to block law shielding children from ‘addictive’ algorithms

Meta, Google and TikTok sued California on Wednesday, accusing the state of unlawfully trying to take over the role of editor, curator and parent in deciding what young people see online. The tech mammoths each filed separate federal lawsuits against state Attorney General Rob Bonta seeking to block Assembly Bill 1709, a law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Sept. 10 that bars social media platforms from offering so-called “addictive features” to users under 16. The law is set to take effect Jan. 1. Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now.…

Banged-up Seaford Vikings out for more after losing LI Championship last year

The Seaford Vikings are on another journey to Valhalla.  Nassau County’s defending football champions are gearing up for what will ideally be another title run — this time finishing the job in the Long Island Championship, where the Norsemen heartbreakingly fell 20-19 to Bayport-Blue Point on a record-setting 47-yard walk-off…

Brandon Aiyuk owes 49ers M as NFL return comes with complications

Brandon Aiyuk’s return to the NFL comes with several complications. The estranged 49ers wide receiver is set to return to the team facility Friday afternoon, but the reunion is sure to be awkward. The latest report states Aiyuk owes the 49ers roughly $13 million in bonus forfeiture, according to NFL…

Trent McDuffie’s mysterious absence raises red flags for Rams

What initially appeared to be a minor injury for Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie is suddenly becoming a major concern this week. McDuffie missed his second consecutive practice Thursday as the Rams prepare for Sunday’s pivotal matchup against the Commanders, raising questions about whether their All-Pro cornerback will be available. The…

Colts’ Cam Taylor-Britt suspended by NFL for violating conduct policy

The Colts will be down a defensive free agent acquisition to begin the 2026 season. Cam Taylor-Britt has been handed a one-game suspension to start the year after violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. Taylor-Britt, 26, agreed to a plea deal in January after a September 2025 reckless driving arrest…

Jill Biden doubts she’ll see a woman president in her lifetime

Former first lady Jill Biden said Wednesday she doubted she would see a female president in her lifetime, adding she was sure it was going to be former Vice President Kamala Harris. During a conversation on Kelly Ripa’s “Let’s Talk Off Camera” podcast, Ripa asked the former first lady if she felt…

Kellogg to remove artificial dyes from cereals by end of this year

WK Kellogg said Thursday that it will remove artificial colors from all its cereals by the end of this year. The change comes a year ahead of schedule. Kellogg said last August that it would remove synthetic dyes from its cereals by the end of 2027. But the company said Thursday it…

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