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Over 3,000 consolidated federal cases alleging that major social media platforms have contributed to harmful and addictive behaviors among young users remain active in court. On Aug. 10, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed an initial appeal by Meta Platforms and TikTok. This decision allows the ongoing proceedings to proceed before U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland. The plaintiffs claim that certain platform design elements foster compulsive usage and have led to mental health issues among children and teenagers.

Typhoon Dolphin became the 13th typhoon to impact China in 2026, making landfall in Zhejiang on Sunday with formidable winds. The storm made landfall near Yuhuan in Taizhou at roughly 5:30 p.m., with local measurements indicating maximum sustained winds of about 42 meters per second, roughly 151 kilometers per hour. Afterward, Dolphin made another landfall in Zhejiang before heading further inland. Its extensive circulation brought heavy rainfall into Zhejiang, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Anhui, and surrounding regions.

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck southeast of Atka in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands late Saturday. The Alaska Earthquake Center recorded the event at 7:36 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time on August 8. That corresponds to 03:36 UTC on August 9. The seismic event originated approximately 48 miles, or 77 kilometers, southeast of Atka. Seismologists estimated the depth at about 10.6 miles, or 17 kilometers.

Emergency response personnel deploy specialized vehicles following natural disaster events. (AI-generated image) Beyond the single confirmed death, local authorities reported that six people sustained minor injuries across affected residential zones. Emergency evaluations by the Yibin earthquake relief headquarters indicated that while no entire structures collapsed, roughly 100 households suffered damage to exterior walls and roofing materials. Seismologists highlight that shallow earthquakes at depths under ten kilometers tend to transfer more energy directly to nearby structures, heightening the risk of falling debris in localized areas. In response to the quake, regional officials activated standard emergency procedures across Yibin City and neighboring jurisdictions. A total of 17 specialized rescue teams, consisting of 183 emergency personnel, 44 vehicles, and 552 pieces of equipment, were deployed to conduct door-to-door safety inspections. Priority was given to structural assessments, hazard reduction along transportation routes, and providing medical aid to residents injured near the epicenter, particularly in rural communities. Magnitude 4.9 quake shakes southwestern China’s Sichuan province Initial damage assessments confirmed that essential municipal services continued to operate normally throughout the affected districts despite the tremors. Local disaster response agencies reported that power grids, telecommunications, natural gas pipelines, and public water systems did not face significant disruptions. Transportation authorities removed minor debris from roads while maintaining regular traffic flow on primary routes linking Gao County with wider logistical networks. Southwestern China remains prone to seismic activity because of complex tectonic interactions between the Indian plate and the Eurasian plate. The S

Hiroshima marked the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing on Thursday by reiterating its appeal to abolish nuclear weapons. Mayor Kazumi Matsui addressed survivors, families, government officials, and international delegates at the city’s Peace Memorial Park. At 8:15 a.m., a bell sounded to honor the moment when the atomic bomb detonated over Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. Following the toll, attendees observed a minute of silence to remember those impacted by the attack and its aftermath. Hiroshima’s anniversary keeps nuclear disarmament and survivor testimony in global focus. During Hiroshima’s annual Peace Declaration, Matsui challenged the ongoing dependence on nuclear deterrence.

Philippines earthquake in Occidental Mindoro is felt across Luzon and Metro Manila. Initially, authorities listed the quake at magnitude 5.8, but subsequent analysis revised it to 5.4. PHIVOLCS warned that aftershocks could follow the main tremor. The agency’s early assessment did not anticipate significant damage. Residents in Mindoro reported feeling distinct shaking during late morning hours, while milder movements were detected in neighboring provinces. Parts of the capital region, located over 100 kilometers from the epicenter, also experienced the effects. Mamburao experienced Intensity 5 shaking, along with several other communities in Oriental Mindoro. Calapan City, Naujan, Puerto Galera, San Teodoro, and Victoria all reported the same level of intensity. Taal in Batangas and towns like Abra de Ilog and Sablayan in Occidental Mindoro experienced Intensity 4. Seismic instruments registered Intensity 5 in Mamburao and Puerto Galera. Overall, the strongest ground movements were concentrated across Mindoro, where communities observed the most significant shaking. Shaking reaches into Metro Manila The tremor extended beyond Mindoro into Metro Manila and other northern provinces. Seismic readings indicated Intensity 3 in Quezon City, Batangas City, Calapan City, and Victoria. In Cavite, General Trias, and Laguna’s San Pedro, the same intensity was recorded. Some residents in Manila evacuated outdoor as

Instagram ran paid ads in India that facilitated access to child sexual abuse content, prompting an investigation by Indian authorities and Meta. Some of these advertisements directed users to Telegram channels offering illegal material for purchase, with prices starting at 99 rupees in certain cases. Meta later confirmed that the ads violated its policies against child exploitation. Following a review of the material uncovered during the probe, the company took down additional ads, deactivated related accounts, and blocked related links.

On Wednesday, China announced fresh measures targeting the United States, including stricter controls on drone-related exports and bans on dealings with seven American organizations. These policies became effective on August 5. China’s Ministry of Commerce clarified that exporters are now required to seek approval for controlled drones, key components, and associated technologies headed to the U.S. The directive does not halt all Chinese drone exports but places the relevant items under a more rigorous review process on a case-by-case basis within China’s existing dual-use export framework.

Evacuations continue near Fuego volcano as ashfall reaches several departments. The eruption grew more intense on Monday as plumes of gas and ash ascended above the crater. Pyroclastic flows traveled down five ravines located on the volcano’s western and southwestern slopes, with some reaching distances between five and seven kilometers from the crater. These rapid flows contain extremely hot gases, volcanic rocks, and ash. Monitoring teams also tracked an ash cloud that expanded westward and northwestward across various regions of Guatemala.

At least 700 buildings have been destroyed by three rapidly spreading wildfires near Spokane, which have also led to the evacuation of approximately 67,000 residents. Since Saturday, the Old Trails, Autumn Lane, and Fairview fires have scorched more than 8,000 acres. As of Monday night, officials reported no fatalities or serious injuries. Over 1,000 firefighters have been deployed across Spokane County to contain the flames, safeguard neighborhoods, and protect critical public infrastructure.