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Oct 2023
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đŸ€ł “The FOMO Lawsuit” — Meta sued by 41-...

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41 states just filed a blockbuster lawsuit against Meta, claiming it is harmful and addictive to kids — This could be Zuck’s “Big Tobacco” moment, and it’s because of FOMO.

The fastest-growing restaurant in America is Texas Roadhouse — From Applebee’s to The Olive Garden, chain restaurants are enjoying a resurgence.

And Kristen Bell & Dax Shephard’s diaper startup, Hello Bello, has filed for bankruptcy — Because there’s a dirty secret about the Direct-To–Consumer business model.


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