Landmark verdict in social media addiction lawsuit; Iran rejects U.S. peace plan

Landmark verdict in social media addiction lawsuit; Iran rejects U.S. peace plan

Author: Global News March 26, 2026 Duration: 25:49
A jury in a landmark trial has found Meta (which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp) and Google (which owns YouTube) intentionally built addictive social media platforms. Touria Izri reports on the unprecedented verdict and the potential domino effects. Outrage is building over Air Canada President and CEO Michael Rousseau's condolence video following Sunday night's deadly crash between an Air Canada plane and a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport. Dan Spector explains why Rousseau is being called disrespectful and facing calls to resign. Mike Armstrong reports on how Canadian investigators will work with their American counterparts looking into the tragedy. Redmond Shannon reports on how Iran has rejected a 15-point peace plan offered by the U.S., as the U.S. has reportedly deployed more than 1,000 paratroopers to the Middle East. Mackenzie Gray reports on what Ontario is doing to spur the construction of new homes. David Akin reports on how five provinces have argued before the Supreme Court that Quebec correctly used the notwithstanding clause to shield its controversial Bill 21 from legal challenges. Plus, ring a bell? Heidi Petracek reports on the mission to solve a mystery of a 126-year-old bell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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