testified at trial that YouTube and Instagram fueled her depression and suicidal thoughts as a child, telling jurors that she became obsessed with social media, starting with YouTube videos, when she was six. Whatever the verdict, the trial highlights "an important tension" between social media platforms and vulnerable young internet users, reasoned University of Pittsburgh marketing professor Vanitha Swaminathan. The lawsuit is one of hundreds accusing social media firms of luring young users into becoming addicted to their content and potentially suffer from depression, eating disorders, psychiatric hospitalization and even suicide. Internet titans have long shielded themselves with Section 230 of the US Communications Decency Act, which frees them of responsibility for what social media users post. The outcome of the trial is expected to establish a precedent for resolving other lawsuits that blame social media for fueling an epidemic of mental and emotional trauma.

Saudi Arabia intercepts more than 20 drones in east: defence ministryRIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 21, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Saudi Arabia intercepted 22 drones in the east of the country, the defence ministry said on Saturday, as Iran continues striking Gulf nations. "10 drones intercepted and destroyed in the eastern region," the Saudi defence ministry posted on X. The ministry later posted that its air defences had shot down 12 more drones, also in the east. Iran has kept up retaliatory attacks on Saudi Arabia and nearby nations in response to US and Israeli strikes that have sparked a war that has spread across the Middle East since late last month. The attacks on the oil-rich nations, some of which have targeted energy facilities, have exacerbated concerns of a global energy supply shock.

AFP asked fans about their favourite of the mega-group's songs as the seven members are poised to return from a hiatus of almost four years due to by compulsory South Korean military service. Sung said the lyrics conveyed a sense of sincerity that made the song feel personal to him. - 'Mikrokosmos' -Youngjoo Shon, a 41-year-old fan from Canada, said the 2019 song about self-realisation remains her favourite. The song, with its introspective lyrics, seen by many as BTS grappling, as artists, with the fear of losing their creative drive for music. "BTS are human beings who face challenges like all of us, yet they still manage to have such a positive influence.

WASHINGTON, United States, March 21, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Iran recently fired two ballistic missiles toward the joint US-UK military base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing US officials. Neither missile hit the target, which is around 2,500 miles (4,000 kilometers) from Iranian territory, but the launch suggests that Tehran has missiles with longer ranges than previously thought, the report said. One of the missiles failed in flight, and the other was targeted by an interceptor fired from a US warship, though it was not clear if the missile was hit, The Journal reported. Diego Garcia in the Chagos Islands is one of two bases Britain is allowing the United States to use for "defensive" operations in Iran. American forces have stationed bombers and other equipment at the base, a key hub for Asia operations, including the US bombing campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq.

LEVITTOWN, United States, March 21, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Donald Trump's war with Iran is weighing on independent US voters, a crucial bloc likely to determine if the president's Republican Party maintains control of Congress in the November midterm elections. At a breakfast diner in Pennsylvania, a swing state where voters often shift between parties, there was a mix of anger and confusion over the new conflict. With the cost of living already front of mind for many voters, any price increases over the Iran war are sure to feature in Democratic campaign attacks. Independent voters oppose US military action against Iran by 60 to 31 percent, according to a recent Quinnipiac University survey. For Jolene Lloyd, the retiree and a regular at Marozzi's restaurant, her message on the Iran war was far less compromising.

LOS ANGELES, United States, March 21, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A record early heat wave striking the west of the United States on Friday is a one-in-500-years type event and all but certainly the result of human-caused climate change, experts say. The heat has been toppling records this week and was set to continue into the weekend across western cities and expanding eastward. The phenomenal heat when winter is only just ending alarmed climate watchers. "This heat wave would be virtually impossible for the time of year in a world without human-induced climate change," the World Weather Attribution network of climate scientists said in a report. Terry Salas, who was out and about in Los Angeles on Thursday, told AFP the climate across the United States in recent weeks had been crazy.

JERUSALEM, March 21, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The Israeli military said it launched strikes on "regime targets" in Tehran early Saturday, after reporting several rounds of Iranian missile fire at Israel. Iran has retaliated with missile and drone attacks at Israel, US interests in the Gulf and other targets in the region. A brief Israeli military statement on Saturday said forces were "striking Iranian terror regime targets in Tehran" following an earlier air raid targeting Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon's capital Beirut. The military earlier said it had "identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel" at least three times within six hours. In an earlier statement, the Israeli military said recent strikes on Tehran had targeted ballistic missile sites.

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This is a company that has eternally capitalized on its quiet luxury feel. Ralph Lauren hasn’t completely dismissed its quiet luxury feels, instead the brand has taken this season to incorporate more interesting color, texture and material choices. Even Bottega Vennetta, (under the creative direction of Louise Trotter) home of Italian quiet luxury, has made a bold statement. This collection fascinated me, because it was not too over the top, and balanced well with the more quiet luxury feel of the brand. Regular objects paired with bold colors did not appeal to me.

Princeton (5-1, 1-0 Ivy League) is a balanced team, with head coach Connor Buczek ’15 MBA ’17 citing the Tigers’ midfield, faceoffs, goalie, offense and defense as strengths. That’s every position on the field, so the Red (4-2, 1-0 Ivy League) will need to play a strong game to compete with Princeton on the road. Timmy Xi Willem Firth '27 tries a shot against Princeton during last year's Ivy League Championship. “It’s just another week for us but certainly gives everybody else a little extra motivation.”Cornell has a strong foundation to build on after the Brown game. “Practice time in general, it's hard to come by in the Ivy League,” Buczek said.

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