politics
февраль 19, 2026
Mark Zuckerberg grilled on if Instagram was designed to be addictive
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was grilled Wednesday about whether his company intentionally designed Instagram to be addictive, in front of the young woman accusing Meta and YouTube of hooking her as a child and damaging her mental health. CNN’s Clare Duffy breaks down his testimony.
TL;DR
- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was questioned about Instagram's addictive design.
- Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison for insurrection.
- ICE is accused of detaining US citizens under 18 USC 111, with cases often falling apart in court.
- Bill Gates withdrew from an AI summit keynote, renewing scrutiny over his Epstein connections.
- North Korea showcased a nuclear-capable multiple rocket launcher.
- Japan is experiencing a surge in ski and snowboard accidents involving foreign tourists.
- Jeffrey Epstein's file release shows federal authorities scrutinized Les Wexner.
- Genetic genealogy techniques are being explored to track down criminals.
- A dog was rescued in the Arizona desert after its owners were deported.
- Three French regions are on high alert for flooding.
- Muslims worldwide began observing the holy month of Ramadan.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was grilled Wednesday about whether his company intentionally designed Instagram to be addictive, in front of the young woman accusing Meta and YouTube of hooking her as a child and damaging her mental health. CNN's Clare Duffy breaks down his testimony.
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life in prison, after a court found him guilty of leading an insurrection during his short-lived imposition of martial law. CNN's Ivan Watson reports.
A CNN investigation reveals that immigration officers are detaining hundreds of US citizens under 18 USC 111. But when those cases make it to court, many are falling apart. Kyung Lah explains how ICE is using this tactic against protestors and observers.
Bill Gates was in India for the world’s largest AI summit, but withdrew from his keynote speech shortly before it. CNN's Hanako Montgomery reports from the country’s capital, as Gates’ decision has renewed scrutiny over his past connections with Jeffrey Epstein.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un took the wheel of a nuclear-capable multiple rocket launcher at a ceremony in the capital Pyongyang, according to video broadcast by the country’s state media which touted the weapon as among the most powerful of its type in the world. CNN's Will Ripley reports.
Japan is facing a sharp rise in ski and snowboard accidents involving foreign tourists this season. Rescuers warn that they are operating at breaking point and can not guarantee everyone will be rescued. CNN's Hanako Montgomery has more.
A CNN review of the Justice Department's massive Epstein file release found that Les Wexner’s name appears in hundreds of records that show federal authorities have closely scrutinized the former owner of Victoria’s Secret and repeatedly sought information from him. CNN's Kara Scannell reports.
A genetic genealogist who helped unmask the notorious Golden State Killer tells CNN’s Brianna Keilar how the technique could be used to track down Nancy Guthrie’s abductor.
Jaime Simpson, a resident of Arizona, rescued a dog she found wandering alone in the desert. Neighbors said that he was left homeless when his former owners were deported and forcibly separated from him.
Three French regions are on high alert for flooding, as weather service Météo-France declared a red alert, its highest warning. Parts of the Seine in Paris were closed to the public as waters rise, with more rain expected in the coming days.
Muslims around the world observe the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan during which they fast from dawn to sunset.