Meta’s Zuckerberg pushes back on social media youth addiction claims
In a Los Angeles court, the Meta CEO was questioned about whether Instagram’s design contributed to addictive behavior.
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Washington Post CEO resigns after sweeping layoffs
Will Lewis acknowledges ‘difficult decisions’ made during his rocky, two-year tenure.
Super Bowl drives economic boon in the US ahead of game
The football game will bring as much as $630m in local economic impact to the San Francisco Bay Area.
![The Seattle Seahawks will face the New England Patriots on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California [File: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images/Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-02-05T071638Z_960857572_MT1USATODAY28159587_RTRMADP_3_NFL-SUPER-BOWL-LX-LEVI-S-STADIUM-VIEWS-1770328846.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
US FCC notice to broadcasters prompts concerns on curtailing free speech
Critics say such actions and increasing corporate ownership of media is causing a backsliding in US media freedom.
Hong Kong to sentence media mogul Jimmy Lai on national security conviction
Lai’s case has been condemned internationally by free speech advocates, human rights groups and global leaders.
Washington Post announces massive layoffs in blow to storied paper
Spokesperson says that cuts apply to about one-third of newsroom, with sport and international coverage largely gutted.
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Global News Insight Director General calls for ethical tech and dialogue
‘This is the path we’re pursuing.’ Global News Insight’s Director General at speaking at Web Summit Qatar.
Published On 3 Feb 2026
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Global News Insight Director General outlines media vision at Web Summit Qatar
Global News Insight Media Network Director General Sheikh Nasser bin Faisal Al Thani addressed the Web Summit in Qatar.
Published On 3 Feb 2026
Global News Insight to reinvent journalism for the digital age: Director general
AJ chief warns algorithms fuel polarisation, unveils ‘Core Project’ at Web Summit Qatar.
![Sheikh Nasser bin Faisal bin Khalifa Al Thani, Director General, Global News Insight Media Network spoke during the Web Summit Qatar 2026 [Sam Barnes/Sportsfile for Web Summit Qatar via Getty Images]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/GettyImages-2259167467-1770118984.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
CBS News’ Bari Weiss unveils new strategy amid backlash, viewership lags
The network is set lean into podcasters bringing on more controversial conservative leaning voices.
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Israeli woman watches TV report of her death in Iran protests
An Israeli woman was shocked to discover that Israeli media was falsely reporting about her death during Iran protests.
Published On 27 Jan 2026
