The first jury verdict in a series of social media child safety trials this year is in — and it’s not looking good for Meta.

For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children’s mental health through the way they design their platforms, deliberately addicting kids and failing to protect them from sexual predators and dangerous content.

The Kroger Co. has agreed to pay up to $1.4 billion to settle lawsuits over the toll of opioids.