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Meta said it has agreed to pay about $18 billion as part of a settlement to resolve a multistate lawsuit claiming that it intentionally designed addictive platforms that harmed young people’s mental health. The settlement ends a landmark legal battle for the social media giant. CNN’s Clare Duffy reports on how the changes will impact teen users. Read more: https://cnn.it/3UFOX3X

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, famous for covering her colorful installation designs with polka dots, has died at 97. https://cnn.it/3UHieeF

Buzzing with the vibrant downtown energy that other cities crave, Greenville, South Caroina, makes the most of its urban waterfall and central Falls Park. But this Southern city didn't look anything like this a few decades back. A lot went into Greenville's "50-year overnight success story." Read more: https://cnn.it/465GUzR

Amazing photographs including a polar bear peering down a hole in an ice sheet are among the 100 images shortlisted for the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. https://cnn.it/4gtSEB3

Professional athletes are often held up as something above and beyond the mere mortals who pay hefty ticket prices to be in the stands. But every now and then there comes a reminder that even the best in the world at what they do can be waylaid by a universal experience. Just ask world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler. https://cnn.it/4wQ9QqE

Tim Curry, the English actor who became a massively popular cult figure thanks to his performances in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," "Clue" and the TV miniseries "It," has died at 80. CNN breaks down his most iconic roles. https://cnn.it/4d2J7jo

Apple’s new CEO is about to have his first big moment in the spotlight. The tech giant announced it will hold an event on September 9, when it’s expected to reveal the biggest-ever change to its smartphone lineup: the first foldable iPhone. It’s the company’s first major product launch under John Ternus, who will take the reins from Tim Cook on September 1. https://cnn.it/4gwlRLJ

Many Americans feel growing unease about the proliferation of cameras — in people’s hands, on homes and businesses, in public spaces for police use — that seem to be capturing our every move, sparking backlash, protests and users ditching or destroying devices. Now Ring, one of the largest home security camera providers in the United States, is rolling out a new encryption technology that it hopes will give customers more confidence about the privacy of their cameras and footage. https://cnn.it/4gm567k

US consumers reined in their spending in July as inflation remained stubbornly high, new Commerce Department data showed Wednesday. https://cnn.it/4qCQkMX

Miley Cyrus, who was Dolly Parton's goddaughter, is remembering their special bond, saying in a post on Instagram that the loss "is beyond what feels right to share." "Our most sacred moments were private and they'll stay there behind the stage, beneath the glamour & between our hearts," Cyrus wrote. "What I KNOW is Dolly would want me to feel it, write a song about it, and then continue on and be strong. I have an angel by my side. I always have. One of our last conversations was about music and metamorphosis." Cyrus said her "heart breaks" for the world and Parton's family and friends as tributes pour in. "We're in this loss together and we will see her in all of the most beautiful things." Read more: https://cnn.it/4ivyXvd 📸: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images