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The Hill

Four States Initiate Legal Proceedings Against Meta in California

A trial began on August 18, 2026, in California where four states are suing Meta. The states claim that Meta's practices have contributed to addiction among young users and that the company has misled the public regarding the risks of its social media platforms.

The Hill

California and 28 Other States Present Case Against Meta Regarding Online Safety

California and 28 other states are currently presenting their case against Meta in Oakland, California, alleging violations of federal and state laws related to online safety for children. The California Department of Justice's deputy attorney general highlighted concerns about Meta's strategies to engage young users.

Al Jazeera English

Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in Lima, Peru

Lima, Peru is experiencing significant flooding due to heavy rains, which have caused road closures, overflowing rivers, and landslides. The situation continues to affect transportation and infrastructure in the area.

Daily Wire

Parents File Lawsuit Against Palo Alto School District Over Mosque Field Trip

Parents have filed a lawsuit against the Palo Alto Unified School District, alleging that a field trip to a mosque constituted taxpayer-funded religious indoctrination. The lawsuit claims that students were encouraged to participate in Islamic practices and that the district failed to maintain religious neutrality. The case is currently under review by the school district.

Daily Wire

Parents File Lawsuit Against School District Over Mosque Field Trip

Parents have filed a lawsuit against the Palo Alto Unified School District, alleging that a field trip to a mosque involved religious indoctrination. The lawsuit claims that students were encouraged to wear Islamic attire and received Qurans, and it raises concerns about the district's handling of religious neutrality. The plaintiffs seek a jury trial and various forms of relief.

Daily Wire

Parents File Lawsuit Against Palo Alto School District Over Mosque Field Trip

Parents have filed a lawsuit against the Palo Alto Unified School District, claiming that a field trip to a mosque amounted to religious indoctrination. The lawsuit alleges that students were encouraged to wear Islamic attire, received Qurans, and observed prayer services without proper oversight. The plaintiffs are seeking various forms of relief, including an injunction against similar future activities.

TechCrunch

California DMV issues permits for self-driving truck testing

The California Department of Motor Vehicles has issued permits to Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI for the testing of self-driving trucks on highways in California. This development marks a significant step in the advancement of autonomous vehicle technology.

Washington Examiner

DOJ settles lawsuit with LA County Sheriff’s Department over concealed carry permit delays

The DOJ has settled a lawsuit with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department concerning excessive delays in issuing concealed carry permits. The settlement aims to expedite the permit process and requires the department to publicly disclose data on processing times. The lawsuit was based on claims that delays infringed upon citizens' Second Amendment rights.