Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy

BBC - Oct 21, 2026

The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an $18bn deal with California.

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Elon Musk confirms he is considering merging Tesla and SpaceX

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Why is Elon Musk plotting a mega-merger of SpaceX and Tesla?

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Netflix Is Great at Making Money. Its Problem Is Keeping Viewers Hooked.

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