Christine Goodwin

I'll monitor a publication that describes itself as the Middle East's leading independent news, identifying the abductee as American freelance journalist Shelley Kittleson.

noting she's an American citizen known for her courageous reporting from war zones in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria.

Adding a U.S.

official said the State Department is aware of her kidnapping and working with the Iraqi government to secure her release.

Opening statements are set to begin in a Santa Fe court.

New Mexico alleges Meta knowingly allowed its platforms to become a marketplace for predators seeking to exploit children.

The state citing evidence including chats alleging the selling and sharing of child sexual abuse material and inappropriate interactions.

It's seeking monetary damages for victims and better safeguards.

Meta says the case is based on cherry-picked documents, arguing it as a long-standing commitment to supporting young people.

Meanwhile, another trial in Los Angeles accuses Meta and YouTube of knowingly creating addictive features that led to adolescent depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts.

Snap and TikTok were also named and settled, but all four companies deny any wrongdoing.

Christine Goodwin, Fox News.