Social Media Accountability: Instagram boss Adam Mosseri admitted Meta promoted teen safety tools while hiding that early adoption was tiny (1–2%), as states press for massive penalties—another blow to platform trust. Child Safety Crackdown: Brazil fined TikTok nearly $30M for weak child-safety measures, a “powerful signal” as the country tightens rules on under-16 accounts and data use. Dangerous Driving Moderation: The UK urged TikTok to remove viral “celebrating” wrong-way driving after a deadly crash killed police and young men, spotlighting how online virality can fuel real-world harm. Press Freedom Under Pressure: Jordan arrested investigative journalist Ali Younes after he reposted a piece questioning US aid; in eastern DRC, rebel authorities banned political coverage, suspending a radio program. Newsroom & Legal Battles: A federal judge is reviewing secret grand jury materials tied to Don Lemon’s indictment, raising the stakes for due process. Media Business & Tech: Interra Systems’ BATON was selected by ZOO Digital for file-based audio/video quality control. Industry Economics: New research suggests only 0.21% of readers subscribe after hitting news paywalls, underscoring the uphill fight for publisher revenue. First Amendment Recognition: SPJ’s Stocktonia won a First Amendment award for watchdog reporting that challenged intimidation and unsealed key records.