Youth-Safety Settlement: Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1B to 47 states, D.C., and territories over claims Facebook and Instagram were designed to be addictive and harmful to children, with D.C. AG Brian Schwalb calling it a landmark “first step” toward industry-wide reforms. Local Tech & Consumer Policy: The deal includes automatic teen protections like daily time limits, nighttime blocks, school-hour muting, and limits on features such as beauty/cosmetic filters and like counts—setting up pressure for TikTok and YouTube to follow. Data Center Backlash: Kansas communities are weighing hyperscale data center growth against rising public opposition, with residents pushing legal fights and experts urging stronger local rules on power, water, emissions, and setbacks before approvals. AI/Brand Discovery: A new roundup highlights how “generative engine optimization” is changing how brands get found in AI answers—driving demand for specialized agencies. Transportation & Rail: Montana Sen. Tim Sheehy joined Western rail advocates to push passenger rail expansion, including potential routes using existing freight lines. Food Industry Shift: General Mills says it’s removing artificial dyes from cereals like Lucky Charms and Trix, moving to colorants inspired by spices. Legal/Environment (D.C. courts): The D.C. Circuit upheld PFAS hazardous-substance designations under CERCLA, keeping cleanup liability in play for regulated parties.