AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMedia & Money: Meta is back in court next week as state attorneys general take aim at claims that Facebook/Instagram were engineered to be addictive to children, with Meta calling the allegations “unsubstantiated” and disputing massive damages. Government-Funded Media: A First Amendment explainer revisits how U.S. funding for outlets like VOA and NPR is supposed to protect editorial independence. Journalism Under Pressure: Ethiopia is accused of trying to force detained journalists to apologize for insurgency ties in exchange for release, while Gabon’s regulator has suspended Info241, drawing CPJ criticism as censorship. Digital Age Rules: Norway moves forward with a plan to restrict children’s social media access from age 16, using EU Digital Services Act frameworks. Local News Health: Fairview St. John’s Hospital climbs in U.S. News rankings, while an Irish editorial questions sharp pay rises for senior health officials. Broadcast Industry: WDET news director Jerome Vaughn’s final broadcast is Monday after 34 years at the station. Public Safety & Misinformation: Indonesia faces renewed false claims after old protest footage resurfaced online. Tech & Sports: Yoasobi headlines Singapore’s National Stadium in 2027; Socceroos defender Cameron Burgess is ruled out of the Asian Cup after an Achilles injury.
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