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Zuckerberg Testifies Amid Epstein Probe, Wage Delay

Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder of Facebook, testified in a California court on Wednesday in a landmark legal case concerning the addictive nature of social media on children, while the House Oversight Committee prepared to depose retail billionaire Leslie Wexner, whose wealth fueled Jeffrey Epstein's fortune. Meanwhile, the government is considering delaying plans to increase the youth minimum wage, and popular streamers are expressing concerns about Discord's new age verification rollout.

Zuckerberg's appearance marked his first time testifying before a jury, following years of criticism against his company, Meta Platforms, which also owns Instagram and WhatsApp, according to BBC News. The Los Angeles trial, which also includes Google's YouTube as a defendant, is being closely watched for its implications. Lawyers for Meta have argued that the lead plaintiff in the case, known by her initials K.G.M, was impacted by factors other than her Instagram use.

The House Oversight Committee was scheduled to depose Leslie Wexner on Wednesday, as reported by ABC News. Wexner's wealth played a significant role in building Jeffrey Epstein's fortune before an alleged multimillion-dollar theft ended their relationship. Emails and a memo drafted by prosecutors suggest that Wexner quietly resolved the issue with Epstein after learning of the theft in 2007, at a time when Epstein was under investigation for sex crimes and money laundering.

In other news, the government is considering delaying plans to pay adults of all ages the same minimum wage, according to BBC Business. Labour had committed in their election manifesto to remove "discretionary age bands" and increase wages for 18 to 20-year-olds to match those over 21. However, government sources have indicated interest in delaying the rise, though a complete reversal is unlikely. Some business leaders believe minimum wage increases make it too expensive to hire young people, while unions argue it is unfair for young people to be paid less for the same work.

Discord's upcoming age verification requirements have also sparked concerns among popular streamers, as reported by BBC Technology. Alastair, known online as Eret, is one of Twitch's most popular LGBT streamers, with over a million followers. He expressed concern about the implications of the new age checks for his data and that of his online communities. "A lot of people use the online world as a place where they can talk about things," Eret stated.

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