US court case targets Meta's effect on kids; surf league plans

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1. ‘Meta needed kids’: Tech giant on trial over social media addiction

   A trial in the United States will address claims by US states that Meta designed Facebook and Instagram to addict young children and teenagers and harmed their mental health.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

2. ‘Don’t call it a rebel league’: Inside surfing’s new $20m Big Bash-style comp

   A new two-hour, 'made for TV' surf league backed by $20m is aiming to draw fans and investors in the middle of summer, with organisers insisting it is not a rebel league.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

3. Pensioner’s $500,000 pokies spree and the Wild West of club governance

   While the state's casinos face heavy regulation, many suburban pokie venues are not, with a pensioner reportedly spending $500,000 on pokies.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

4. Thinking of rebuilding your home? Don’t fall for this costly tax trap

   Homeowners considering rebuilding should postpone the work until July next year, due to poorly drafted new tax legislation that could create a costly tax trap.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

5. ASX set to dip, Wall Street slumps as AI stocks fall

   Wall Street is pulling further from its all-time high as AI stocks fall again, with the ASX set to dip on the news.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

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