Tech&Science · Important news for 21 August 2026
Asian water tower losing 24 billion tonnes of groundwater annually
Four States Sue Meta Demanding Billions Over Child Safety Practices
A coalition of four states has filed a multi-billion dollar lawsuit against Meta, seeking structural changes to how social media platforms protect children.
- Four states filed a lawsuit seeking billions from Meta over child safety.
- The suit aims to force fundamental changes to platform design and child privacy.
Climate Professor Warns Heatwaves Accelerate Permafrost Tipping Point Risks
FCC officially scraps long-term gigabit broadband speed goals
FCC abolishes gigabit speed goal, citing technological neutrality
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