{"id":64602,"date":"2026-07-11T01:38:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T05:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/eu-demands-meta-dismantle-addictive-features-trump-security-scare-forces-aircraft-swap\/64602\/"},"modified":"2026-07-11T01:38:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T05:38:14","slug":"eu-demands-meta-dismantle-addictive-features-trump-security-scare-forces-aircraft-swap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/eu-demands-meta-dismantle-addictive-features-trump-security-scare-forces-aircraft-swap\/64602\/","title":{"rendered":"EU Demands Meta Dismantle Addictive Features; Trump Security Scare Forces Aircraft Swap"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The European Union has formally accused Meta Platforms (<a href=\"\/stock\/META\">META<\/a>) of breaching the Digital Services Act (DSA)<\/strong> by designing Facebook and Instagram with &quot;addictive&quot; features that harm the mental health of minors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meta faces potential fines of up to 6% of its global annual revenue<\/strong> if it fails to dismantle features like infinite scrolling and video autoplay, which the EU claims are designed to &quot;hook&quot; users.<\/li>\n<li><strong>U.S. President Donald Trump was forced to switch from his new Qatari-gifted luxury jet to an older Air Force One<\/strong> following an Israeli intelligence warning regarding an Iranian assassination plot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New Zealand and India have elevated their relationship to a &quot;Strategic Partnership&quot;<\/strong> during Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s historic visit to Auckland, the first by an Indian leader in 40 years.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon praised India&#39;s economic transformation,<\/strong> noting that 250 million people have been lifted out of poverty under Modi\u2019s leadership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Meta Faces EU Ultimatum Over &quot;Addictive&quot; Design<\/h2>\n<p>The European Commission issued a preliminary finding on Friday, July 10, 2026, charging Meta Platforms (<a href=\"\/stock\/META\">META<\/a>) with violating strict digital regulations. The EU alleges that <strong>Facebook and Instagram utilize &quot;exploitative&quot; design features<\/strong>, such as infinite scroll and autoplay, to maximize user engagement at the expense of mental health. Regulators emphasized that Meta\u2019s current parental controls are &quot;easily overridden&quot; and technically inadequate for protecting vulnerable users.<\/p>\n<p>Meta has been ordered to implement significant design changes or face <strong>hefty financial penalties reaching billions of dollars<\/strong>. In response, Meta pointed to its recently launched &quot;Teen Accounts,&quot; which include automatic screen-time caps and night-time access blocks. The company stated it remains committed to &quot;safe, positive online experiences&quot; and will continue to engage with the Commission before a final decision is reached.<\/p>\n<h2>Security Scare Forces Trump to Abandon New Luxury Jet<\/h2>\n<p>President Donald Trump unexpectedly switched aircraft during his return from the NATO summit in Turkey this week. The move followed a <strong>warning from Israeli intelligence regarding a credible Iranian plot<\/strong> to assassinate the U.S. President. While the White House maintains that the new Qatari-gifted Boeing 747-8 has &quot;high-level security protocols,&quot; officials opted for the proven defensive capabilities of the older VC-25A Air Force One.<\/p>\n<p>The controversial new jet, valued at approximately <strong>$400 million and retrofitted for an additional $1 billion<\/strong>, has been a point of contention due to its origin as a foreign gift. Experts have questioned whether the rapid 10-month conversion process provided sufficient time to install the classified electronic warfare and anti-missile systems standard on presidential aircraft. Despite the scare, Trump reportedly returned to the new jet for subsequent domestic travel.<\/p>\n<h2>India and New Zealand Forge Strategic Partnership<\/h2>\n<p>In a landmark diplomatic shift, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally <strong>upgraded bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership<\/strong> in Auckland. This visit marks the first time an Indian Prime Minister has visited New Zealand since 1986. The leaders signed multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) focused on trade, high-performance sports, and agricultural innovation.<\/p>\n<p>PM Luxon hailed India&#39;s &quot;incredible&quot; economic journey, highlighting the growth of the Indian middle class, which is projected to reach <strong>750 million people by the end of the decade<\/strong>. While the visit focused on economic cooperation and a pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA), it also addressed regional security in the Indo-Pacific. However, the trip faced minor domestic friction in New Zealand over migration clauses within the proposed trade pact.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways The European Union has formally accused Meta Platforms (META) of breaching the Digital Services Act (DSA) by designing 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