The Up First podcast covers three main news stories: the first meeting of President Trump's Board of Peace to discuss a ceasefire plan for Gaza, negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, and a trial against Meta over social media addiction. Aya Batrawy reports from Dubai on the Board of Peace, noting the absence of Palestinian representatives and the shaky ceasefire. Charles Mains in Moscow discusses Russia's $14 trillion business deal offer to the U.S. in exchange for sanctions relief, and the pressure on Ukraine to make concessions. Bobby Allen reports from Los Angeles on Mark Zuckerberg's testimony defending Meta against accusations that Instagram targets underage children, highlighting internal documents and the potential impact of the trial on future cases.
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