AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSocial Media Regulation: A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 61% of Americans want stronger oversight of social media firms, with especially high support for age-verification rules to block under-16s and concerns that platforms can be addictive and harm kids’ mental health. Press Freedom Under Pressure: Pakistan’s new Foreign Media Facilitation Guidelines draw sharp criticism from media groups and the CPJ, which warn they could enable retaliation and restrict foreign reporting. Media Safety & Accountability: Police say they will indict a man accused of attacking offices of media outlets critical of Netanyahu, including alleged extortion tied to leaked footage. Defense & Industry: The Pentagon urges U.S. defense companies to speed up weapons production as munitions stockpiles are strained. Middle East Flashpoints: Iran issues new demands over reopening the Strait of Hormuz; Houthi attacks hit a Yemeni port and a Saudi oil facility; Israel rejects a Trump Gaza deal. Wildfire Crisis: British Columbia declares a state of emergency as wildfires force 20,000+ to flee. Tech/Business Marketing: ELEKTROS pushes investor messaging around Sierra Leone hard-rock lithium and a U.S. EV charging patent. Local News Infrastructure: MyLocalPress.com launches to help independent journalists rebuild local coverage in underserved communities.
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