Technology, Business
Meta Fined $567m Over Child Safety
A judge in New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay $567m. This is the largest fine ever given to a social media company for child safety.
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Business, Travel
Maple syrup scandal in Quebec
A major news company in Canada found a big problem with maple syrup. An investigation showed that a company in Quebec was mixing real maple syrup with cheap cane sugar. They sold this fake syrup to many supermarkets.
Business, Technology
Jury says Meta and YouTube are addictive, must pay penalties
A jury in California recently decided that Meta and YouTube are responsible for harming a young woman's mental health.
Business, Politics
Iran war causes energy crisis in Asia
One of the most important sea routes for trade has been closed for two weeks, but U.S. President Trump says it might open soon.
Business, Technology
China's BYD beats Tesla, becomes world's top EV seller
The Chinese company BYD is now the world leader in electric vehicle (EV) sales. It has sold more cars than the American company Tesla for the first time in one year. In 2025, Tesla sold 1.64 million cars. This was a 9% d
Business
The public helps save famous French glassmaker Duralex
When a person drops a Duralex glass, it usually bounces. It doesn't break. The French glass company has also had problems in the last twenty years. But it always recovers.
Business, Technology
AOL ends dial-up internet service
AOL has officially ended its dial-up internet service. This service was very popular many years ago.
Business
Giorgio Armani fashion business could be sold
Giorgio Armani, the founder of the famous Italian fashion company, Giorgio Armani, recently died. He was 91 years old. In his will, he wrote that his company should be sold or become a public company.
Business, Technology
American farmers aren’t allowed to fix their own machines
American farmers are facing a big problem. They say they are not allowed to fix their own farm equipment. This is causing them to spend a lot of money and lose a lot of time.
Business, Other
133-year old Kodak film company might close down
The Eastman Kodak company has been famous for photography for over 130 years. It recently announced that it might not be able to continue its business.
Business
Maker of Oreo sues Aldi for copying packaging
The company that makes Oreo cookies is suing the supermarket Aldi in the US. Mondelēz International, the company that makes Oreo, says Aldi copied the design of its cookie packaging.
Business
Warren Buffett will leave Berkshire Hathaway
Warren Buffett, a famous investor, is stepping down as the boss of his company, Berkshire Hathaway. He said he will retire at the end of the year.
