Harm

Brexit has done more harm than good.

— Andy Burnham, speaking about Brexit's impact and the UK's long-term relationship with the EU during interviews and at the Labour conference.

Meta intentionally exploited kids for profit and then lied about it, claiming its products were safe when its own internal research confirmed the platforms were addictive and harmful.

— Brian L Schwalb, Attorney General for the District of Columbia, on Meta's settlement

For a lot of people, it can be a little bit of an emotional event. I've seen previously people being drawn to tears or just have a really good moment within themselves where they realise they’re seeing or witnessing something… you’ve never seen before in your life.

— Dhara Patel, space expert at the National Space Centre, speaking at Leicester’s space attraction

We have decided to set up fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks. … Those who try to harm the future of our youth will not be spared.

— Narendra Modi, Indian Prime Minister, announcing on X on Thursday

are surviving on the goodwill, unpaid labor, and extraordinary commitment of their staff and volunteers. But resilience should never be mistaken for sustainability.

— Anton Basenko, executive director of the International Network of People Who Use Drugs, on the burnout of HIV prevention organizations as funding dries up.