
Growing Up Online: As TikTok Settles, a Larger Question Lingers in Court
Meta and YouTube face trial over claims social media harms children after TikTok settles similar lawsuits, renewing debate over platform responsibility and youth mental health.

Meta and YouTube face trial over claims social media harms children after TikTok settles similar lawsuits, renewing debate over platform responsibility and youth mental health.

The upcoming summit on 27 January will see the unveiling of the India–EU Mobility Pact, aimed at creating new avenues for work and study, fostering closer ties between India and the European Union.

Boeing reported a 57% jump in quarterly sales, signaling renewed momentum as its CEO struck a cautious but hopeful tone about recovery and long-term stability.

At Davos, tech CEOs presented AI as an inevitable force set to reshape industries, governance, and daily life, revealing confidence, ambition, and growing power concentration.

TikTok released an update after some users reported loading and feed issues, restoring stability to a platform where uninterrupted motion is essential.

Puma shares rose after a major Chinese sportswear company moved to acquire a significant stake, signaling confidence in the brand and its global growth potential.

United Airlines has launched nonstop flights between Lansing and Chicago, strengthening regional connectivity and simplifying access to a major national travel hub.

Meta is again exploring subscription models as advertising growth slows, testing whether users will pay for fewer ads and more control across its platforms.

Amazon has decided to close several of its Fresh and Go locations, marking a strategic shift in its retail approach as the company reevaluates its grocery business model in the competitive landscape.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told employees in a private message that actions by U.S. immigration agents in Minneapolis had “gone too far,” expressing concern about federal enforcement practices after a fatal shooting, while also affirming patriotic duty and hope for unity.

UPS plans to eliminate up to 30,000 jobs in 2026 and close facilities as it reduces delivery volume from Amazon and reconfigures its network toward higher-margin business, with shares rising on the news.

GM once delivered record profit-sharing checks to hourly workers for the 2024 performance year, but industry pressures and 2026 financial guidance suggest that future payouts could be more restrained, even as company earnings are projected to improve.

Evoke, parent of William Hill and 888, posted a modest revenue rise at the end of 2025, but chief executive confirmed further betting shop closures amid tax increases and a strategic review.

Gold Crest Holidays, a UK travel company with over 30 years of service, has ceased trading and entered voluntary liquidation, cancelling all future holidays amid financial pressures post‑pandemic.

Multiple infant formula brands, including Nestlé and Danone products, are being recalled globally after detection or suspicion of a heat‑resistant toxin called cereulide in specific batches.

Earnings season brings reflective moves: GM’s solid results, Micron’s AI-memory momentum, UPS’s strategic shift, and RTX’s resilient outlook shape Tuesday’s market watchlist.

Boeing reported a 57% surge in quarterly sales driven by higher deliveries, reflecting recovery momentum and cautious optimism from leadership as the aerospace giant rebuilds after challenging years.

Electric vehicle sales in the EU overtook petrol car sales in December, marking a historic shift in new-vehicle registrations amid rising EV adoption and evolving market trends.

Tech leaders Amodei and Hoffman join workers in condemning Minnesota violence, showing that social responsibility in tech goes beyond innovation, reaching into human rights and justice.

EU car tariffs in India are set to fall, but deep-rooted consumer preferences and strong local rivals mean European automakers still face a slow, demanding road ahead.

General Motors is set to report earnings before markets open, with Wall Street watching how EV write-downs and traditional vehicle performance shape quarterly results and guidance.

Nike will cut about 775 distribution jobs, including roles tied to Memphis-area centers, as it restructures operations toward automation and efficiency.

Gold and silver hit record highs as investors seek stability amid tariff concerns and uncertainty over a possible U.S. government shutdown.

Ford and GM are reported to be in talks with First Brands over potential rescue financing, reflecting efforts to maintain supplier stability amid industry pressures.