Mark Zuckerberg settled a shareholder lawsuit Thursay.
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Mark Zuckerberg and Meta execs settled a lawsuit with shareholders over a privacy scandal.
The lawsuit alleged executives failed to comply with a federal consent order.
Terms of the settlement weren't disclosed in court, according to reports.
Mark Zuckerberg and Meta executives agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by unhappy shareholders over how they handled a user privacy scandal, according to multiple reports.
The lawsuit, which sought $8 billion in damages, alleged that executives — including CEO Mark Zuckerberg and former COO Sheryl Sandberg — "intentionally" failed to comply with a consent order from a federal regulator, leading the company to pay billions of dollars in fines.
In the lawsuit, shareholders demanded that the company and its executives repay the funds to them.
The terms of the settlement were not disclosed in court Thursday, according to Reuters and Law360.
Meta was embroiled in the privacy scandal after Cambridge Analytica, a data firm that supported Trump in the 2016 presidential election, obtained the information of millions of Facebook users.
The Federal Trade Commission sued Meta over the breach in 2018, alleging it missed "red flags" regarding where Cambridge Analytica obtained the data and violated a 2012 consent decree. Meta paid $5.1 million to settle the lawsuit from the FTC.
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Since moving to Colorado, my family has spent nearly every weekend in nature.
Jennifer Nied
I lived in New York for over a decade and built my dream career, but life felt too busy to enjoy.
After my daughter was born, my family moved back to my Colorado hometown, and I'm so happy we did.
Nearly two years into our move, we spend almost every weekend camping, running, or snowboarding.
As a young girl in Colorado, I always dreamed of living and working in New York City — and I turned that dream into my life.
For over a decade, I built the career of my dreams and ended up working as a magazine editor with amazing coworkers. Still, life in the Big Apple felt too busy and expensive to actually enjoy, especially once I became a mom.
My daughter's arrival gave me the opportunity to reevaluate our daily routine. I realized I needed more mountains and nature, and fewer skyscrapers, crowded subways, and glitzy events. I craved climbing mountains instead of corporate ladders.
As soon as my husband and I realized we were on the same page, we didn't waste time: We broke our lease in New York and booked one-way flights to Colorado.
Moving without an exact plan was scary but also invigorating
As scared as I was to move, I was excited to have much more access to nature.
Jennifer Nied
Initially, we stored most of our belongings and lived in various Airbnbs to scout neighborhoods before settling into a walkable area close to where I grew up in Denver.
Luckily, since we were near my hometown, we didn't have to start from scratch.
I'd stayed in touch with childhood friends and jumped right back in, rekindling our relationships now that we're all parents and many of us neighbors. Now, our kids are friends, too.
Finding new local spots, like a go-to playground, helped Colorado start to feel like home.
Jennifer Nied
Once we started finding new routines — like heading to the local library or playground, trying new restaurants, and figuring out how we'd run errands and shop for groceries in a new place — the relocation started to feel like we'd come home.
I realized these kinds of daily to-dos could be manageable, and life didn't have to be as challenging and intense as it was in New York City.
The biggest benefit is the number of affordable outdoor activities at our doorstep
I love that my young daughter looks forward to our regular snowboarding trips.
Jennifer Nied
I knew our move would come with an influx of outdoorsy activities, but our reality has been even better.
Our new home has easy access to mountains and a bikeable commute to work for my husband. Our apartment complex even has a resort-style outdoor pool.
Plus, now that we're both working jobs with more flexible schedules, we can really take advantage of all the nature Colorado has to offer.
For example, we'll take off on a Thursday night for a camping trip to get ahead of crowds or work remotely from a ski resort in winter when a big storm rolls in.
I love that within just an hour's drive, we can find ourselves in a whole different world — camping surrounded by aspen trees and wildflowers, hiking above the trees on towering peaks, or dropping into our favorite ski runs on powder days. We've done all these things together as a family, and we plan local trips almost every weekend.
These days, my toddler claps and cheers when we tell her we're going camping, hiking, or snowboarding the next day. I'm so grateful to be able to offer her a nature-filled childhood.
Our move gave me new opportunities and connected me with past interests
I've been able to do all kinds of things I wouldn't have done in New York City — like run a local 10k.
Jennifer Nied
I worried I would lose my professional contacts and my career would suffer when I left New York City. I was very wrong. Not only have I kept in touch with my former colleagues, but I've found new professional opportunities — and new things to write about.
Shortly after moving, I received a bib to run a marathon overseas. That, along with my move, inspired me to get back into running.
In a few months, I'd even trained back into marathon shape at high altitude. All those long runs were the perfect way to enjoy nature and learn about my new neighborhood.
When I do chat with New York friends, they always ask if I miss the city. No hesitation, my answer is no. We're living a different dream now. I miss the people I cared about, but truly nothing else.
As soon as I miss it, I know can always book a flight and visit.
Parks like Isle Royale in Michigan and Dry Tortugas in Florida are only accessed via boat or plane.
I've loved visiting Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota and Capitol Reef National Park in Utah.
When hearing the term national park, many think of places like Yosemite, Great Smoky Mountains, Acadia, and the Grand Canyon. They're iconic for a reason, with sweeping vistas and easily recognizable landscapes.
However, I've been lucky enough to travel to all 63 US national parks and have come across plenty of hidden gems along the way.
I love visiting Michigan’s remote Isle Royale National Park.
Isle Royale National Park can only be accessed by ferry, seaplane, or private boat.
Emily Hart
Most people are surprised to hear there's a national park in Michigan, and even more surprised to find out it's an island. However, Isle Royale National Park is pretty remote and can only be accessed by ferry, seaplane, or private watercraft.
The park, which is located in Lake Superior, is made up of 400 islands and has 165 miles of trails.
I recommend taking a hike on this remote island, staying at one of the backcountry campsites, or just spending a day exploring.
If you decide to take a trip, keep in mind that the park is closed from November 1 to April 15.
New River Gorge in West Virginia is the country's newest national park.
New River Gorge Bridge is the third-highest bridge in the United States.
Emily Hart
New River Gorge received national park designation at the end of 2020, which means it's still relatively unknown to many people.
Famous for its towering single-span steel arch, New River Gorge Bridge is the third-highest bridge in the US. However, there's much more to do here than view the New River.
Hike, bike, climb, or raft the river for a thrilling experience that's still slightly under the radar.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison is Colorado's hidden gem.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park isn't as well-known as Colorado's other parks.
Emily Hart
Black Canyon of the Gunnison is typically the least visited of the four national parks in Colorado, with just 335,862 visitors in 2024 (compared to 4.1 million at Rocky Mountain National Park).
The steep-walled gorge follows the Gunnison River and is one of the most dramatic sights I've seen.
Hike, stargaze, camp, rock climb, or take a scenic drive in this under-the-radar Western Colorado gem.
Visiting Florida's Dry Tortugas National Park feels like stepping into a different country.
There are plenty of great snorkeling opportunities in Dry Tortugas National Park.
Emily Hart
Dry Tortugas National Park is located roughly 70 miles off the coast of Key West, but it feels like stepping into an entirely different country.
The park comprises seven islands, including Garden Key, which is home to the 19th-century Fort Jefferson, coral reefs, and incredible snorkeling opportunities on the beach.
Accessed by boat, ferry, or seaplane, the journey to the park is part of what makes it so memorable — and why it will never feel overcrowded like some popular national parks.
Spend the day exploring or camp at the campground for unparalleled stargazing.
Capitol Reef is one of Utah's lesser-known national parks.
Capitol Reef National Park is an International Dark Sky Park.
Emily Hart
Utah is an outdoor lover's paradise, with some of the country's most breathtaking, varied, and unique landscapes.
Capitol Reef may be lesser-known compared to the other parks in the state, but it's my favorite.
The International Dark Sky Park is perfect for stargazing, and the almost 100-mile-long Waterpocket Fold — a "buckle" in the earth's surface that has pushed up rocks to create interesting geological formations — is something you must see for yourself.
Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota is made up of nearly 40% water.
Voyageurs National Park is located in Northern Minnesota.
Emily Hart
One of the most memorable park trips I've taken in the last decade of solo travel has been to Voyageurs National Park in Northern Minnesota.
Located near the Canadian border, this park is nearly 40% water. I suggest getting out on the Rainy, Kabetogama, and Namakan Lakes, canoeing, kayaking, and camping at one of the front or backcountry sites — all accessed by water.
There's lots to do in Alaska's Kenai Fjords National Park.
Kenai Fjords is one of Alaska's eight national parks.
Emily Hart
Alaska is a state unlike any other, with awe-inspiring vistas around every corner. In fact, eight of the 63 major US national parks are located in the state.
After spending weeks solo traveling in a van through Alaska, the park that impressed me the most was Kenai Fjords National Park.
Located on the Kenai Peninsula, the park encompasses 600,000 acres of coastal islands, fjords, glaciers, and mountain peaks.
The park is vast, varied, and home to a portion of the Harding Icefield Trail.
I loved hiking to Exit Glacier, sea kayaking on Resurrection Bay, and learning about wildlife on a guided sightseeing cruise.
This story was originally published on January 6, 2024, and most recently updated on July 17, 2025.
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