The lawsuit alleged that Meta routinely collected data from children under 13 without parental consent, in violation of federal law. Meta has rejected the allegations, saying evidence presented during the trial will demonstrate its commitment to safety

India’s 80th Independence Day was celebrated across the New York tri-state area with parades and special events. A Guinness World Record was set in New Jersey, while Indian-origin New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined the Queens parade. Three UAE-based Indians also featured in a skydiving record