News & Articles By Morgan S. Verity
08/20/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Zuckerberg’s Meta Accused of Engineering A Trillion-Dollar “Addiction Machine” Targeting Kids at Landmark Trial Opening
A coalition of 29 state attorneys general (AGs) opened a landmark federal trial in Oakland on Tuesday, Aug. 18, accusing Meta Platforms of designing Facebook and Instagram to be deliberately addictive for teenagers and of lying to the public about known health risks. California Deputy AG Megan O’Neill told the court that Meta’s business model […]
08/17/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
New Mexico Judge Declares Meta a Public Nuisance, Orders a $567 Million Penalty
First Judicial District Judge Bryan Biedscheid ordered Meta Platforms Inc. on Thursday to pay an additional $567 million in a case alleging the company harmed children through Facebook and Instagram, according to the BBC. The ruling, filed Aug. 6, brings total penalties in the New Mexico case to $942 million, including a $375 million judgment […]
08/12/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
U.S. Appeals Court Allows Thousands of Social Media Addiction Lawsuits Against Meta and TikTok to Proceed
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for more than 3,000 lawsuits accusing major social media companies of fueling addiction and harming young users to proceed. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Monday, Aug. 10, dismissed appeals by Meta and TikTok against earlier rulings that allowed the cases to move […]
06/14/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
White House AI Deal Would Override State Laws, Mandate Age Verification
The White House has proposed a federal artificial intelligence (AI) framework that would override existing state AI regulations and require age verification for users of AI systems, according to officials familiar with the plan. The proposal, outlined in a document obtained by Reclaim The Net, aims to create a uniform national standard for AI development […]
04/24/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Meta-Analysis Reports Associations Between Heavy Smartphone Use and Structural Brain Changes
Introduction A comprehensive meta-analysis examining the neurological effects of excessive smartphone use has identified consistent associations between heavy use patterns and measurable changes in brain structure and function. The findings, which aggregate data from multiple independent neuroimaging studies, were reported in a new scientific publication. The analysis examines both grey matter volume and alterations in […]
04/17/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
The Window Is Closing: AI Chatbots Are Poisoning Public Health with Misinformation
A Crisis We Are Choosing to Ignore A silent, man-made epidemic is spreading through the veins of our digital society, and its source is not a virus but a broken promise. The public, in a desperate search for health answers that a corrupt and inaccessible medical system fails to provide, is turning in droves to […]
04/14/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
China’s Electric Vehicle Exports Reach Record High Amid Fuel Price Surge
Introduction Chinese electric vehicle exports soared by 140% to a record high in March, according to data released this month. The surge occurred as a global fuel price shock, stemming from a conflict in the Middle East, drove renewed consumer interest in alternatives to internal combustion engine vehicles. The data indicate a rapid market adjustment […]
03/31/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
WHO Partners with Singapore’s Temasek to Develop Digital Health Wallet System
Introduction The World Health Organization has announced a partnership with Singapore government-owned investment firm Temasek Holdings to develop what it describes as ‘interoperable digital health wallets’ for global use. The initiative builds on digital documentation systems used during the COVID-19 pandemic and follows recent amendments to the WHO’s International Health Regulations. The partnership, announced earlier […]
03/14/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
FDA Launches Unified Adverse Event Tracking System, Critics Cite Unresolved Transparency Issues
Introduction The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a new centralized database on Tuesday, March 10, aimed at improving the monitoring of side effects from drugs, vaccines and other regulated products. The FDA Adverse Event Monitoring System (AEMS) consolidates several legacy platforms, including the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, into a single, modern interface. FDA Commissioner […]
02/14/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
How to Tell If Your Teen’s Gaming Has Become a Problem
Introduction In the modern digital landscape, video games have become a ubiquitous form of entertainment and a common refuge for teens navigating the pressures of school, social dynamics, and self-discovery. While a neutral escape in moderation, the very architecture of contemporary gaming is engineered to foster compulsion, creating a double-edged sword that can quickly turn […]
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