Global Politics Report Editorial
Meta agrees to pay up to $16.7bn to settle social media case
The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by 29 states.
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Source: BBC News
Politics desk: Court
Published: Aug. 26, 2026 at 09:32 AM ET
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Original source: BBC News