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World Service,18 Aug 2026,9 mins

Is social media about to change forever?

World Business Express

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Facebook and Instagram's parent company, Meta is heading into a legal battle against a group of US states that argue it deliberately designed its products to be addictive for younger users. It could pose the biggest threat yet to social media operations with the states demanding changes. In Canada, pressure is rising to reach a trade deal with the US or be hit with Donald Trump's new 50% tariff on hundreds of Canadian goods. We find out why borrowing costs for some of the world's major economies are on the rise. And why is price of wool is skyrocketing? Presenter: Luke Wilson Producer: Niamh Mc Dermott

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