Archive: 2025 / 09

Meta will pay Donald Trump $25 million to settle his 2021 lawsuit over the suspension of his Facebook and Instagram accounts after the Capitol riot. The company confirmed the deal without admitting wrongdoing. The move comes as Zuckerberg signals a broader shift to 'restore free expression' and after ABC News paid $15 million to settle a separate Trump case. Meta also reported a 59% jump in annual net income to $62.36 billion.

Six seconds into the NFL season, Eagles star Jalen Carter was ejected for spitting on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott. The incident followed Prescott spitting ahead of him near the Dallas huddle. Carter apologized, calling it a mistake. Officials flagged unsportsmanlike conduct on the spot, and the league will review for possible further discipline.