Meta Trial Over Teen Addiction Claims: A landmark US case opened with testimony that Mark Zuckerberg’s top-down culture may have delayed child-safety changes across Facebook and Instagram, as states seek major damages and tighter rules for how platforms handle kids. First Amendment vs FCC: ABC and Disney filed suit against the FCC to block early license reviews of ABC-owned stations, arguing the regulator is retaliating for editorial criticism of the Trump administration. TikTok Under Irish Scrutiny: An Irish parliamentary committee and the media regulator asked TikTok for details after deadly wrong-way driving videos circulated online, raising questions about how “glorifying” illegal behavior is handled. Press Freedom Under Pressure: Kazakhstan sentenced journalist Gulnara Bazhkenova to eight years in a pre-election crackdown, while Tanzania suspended Mwanahalisi for six months over an alleged unverified story about government divisions. Journalism Standards & Credibility: Ghana’s journalists’ association leaders urged reporters to prioritize verification over speed and warned that a nation without credible journalism “is walking in the dark.” Audio & Audience Shifts: iHeartMedia research says Gen Z still turns to radio for community and low-judgment listening, with radio claiming the biggest share of ad-supported audio time. Creator Economy Education: Arizona State University launched a content-creation/influencer major, signaling how universities are formalizing creator-economy skills. AI & Media Tech: A survey ranked IP networking/content delivery as the top broadcast tech trend for 2026, with AI/GenAI close behind.