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Two juries in three days found Meta and Google liable for harm to children. New Mexico awarded $375 million after Meta failed to protect users from predators. Los Angeles awarded $6 million finding both companies designed addictive platforms that damaged mental health.

Google is finalizing financing for a $5+ billion data center in Texas leased to AI firm Anthropic. The 2,800-acre Nexus Data Centers campus targets 500MW capacity by late 2026, expandable to 7.7GW.

Bank of America has agreed to pay $72.5 million to settle a class action brought by survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operation.

The unsecured 12-month bridge loan signals lenders expect OpenAI's public listing to happen within the year, giving SoftBank liquidity to settle the debt.

ASX 200 futures point to a 65-point (0.75%) lower open Monday. Brent crude hit $112, gold surged to $4,524. AMP announced a $150M buyback.

South Australia beat Victoria by 56 runs to claim consecutive Sheffield Shield titles for the first time in state history. Victoria collapsed from 102/3 to 139 all out chasing 196.

Japan has 254 days. The US has 125. We have 38.

The Together Alliance mobilised more than 100 charities and unions in a counter-demonstration that organisers claim is the biggest anti-racist march in UK history.

The golfer refused urinalysis after breathalyzer showed no alcohol. He had surgery on torn Achilles and lumbar disc in 2025.

Nearly 1 million Australians are owed an average of $280 each. More than 300 people are owed over $10,000.

Australian dividend stocks remain attractive for income investors, with several ASX-listed companies offering yields above 5% with sustainable payout ratios.

Energy bills spike during winter as heating costs dominate household budgets. The most effective savings come from stopping heat loss through draught proofing and insulation rather than running heaters harder.