Youth Safety & Regulation: Meta’s multistate settlement over alleged teen addiction harms is rolling out as a de facto industry template, with states like Virginia ($353M), Indiana (guaranteed $296M), Pennsylvania ($516M), Nebraska (up to $201M), and others announcing child-safety mandates—two-hour daily limits, “productive pauses,” nighttime blocks, and stronger age checks for Instagram/Facebook. Legal Pressure on Platforms: Courts are set to hear consolidated school-district suits, including Danville’s Meta case, as the broader fight over social media design moves from settlements to implementation. Privacy & Data Sharing: Connecticut AG William Tong announced settlements targeting privacy failures, including TaxAct’s alleged sharing of sensitive taxpayer data with Meta and Google. Press Freedom Under Fire: Stars and Stripes journalists sued the Pentagon to block firings they say are retaliation for coverage and editorial independence. Media Industry Economics: Caribbean outlet Searchlight will end print and pause digital after 31 years, citing the financial squeeze on regional journalism. Local Media Loss: Nigeria’s Eagle Online publisher Dotun Oladipo died at 56, prompting tributes from media groups and lawmakers. Content Moderation & Public Safety: Nepal’s information ministry urged users and media not to spread unverified or AI-generated disaster images that could disrupt rescue efforts.