Meta on trial

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Tech giant Meta on trial over claims it deliberately keeps young people scrolling. Four US states are seeking billions of dollars from the company, as part of a wider case brought by 29 states.

New trade tariffs set to be imposed on Canada by the USA unless there's a late breakthrough in trade talks.

And why does the owner of the LA Lakers, the LA Dodgers and part owner of Chelsea FC need to raise a lot of money quickly?
18 Aug 6PM English United Kingdom Business

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