Landmark Social Media Trial: Meta is set to face a high-stakes youth-harms case in Oakland, with states seeking up to $1.4T and potential design changes to Instagram and Facebook. Regulation Momentum: Finland polling shows majority support for banning social media for kids under 15, while Canada’s under-16 ban is expected to face a Charter challenge after France’s court struck down a similar rule. Algorithm Scrutiny & Enforcement: India reports nearly 1.95 lakh content takedown directions for Instagram/Facebook/YouTube between March and July, averaging about one every 68 seconds. Child Safety Beyond Age Limits: A UK report warns Prevent referrals are rising but often get closed, with many cases tied to harmful online violence content. Media & Trust Flashpoints: Trump snapped at a CNN reporter during a Korea question, calling criticism “fake news,” as coverage of the USS Abraham Lincoln’s conditions continues to spark debate. Payments & Media Tech: Ripple partnered with Jeonbuk Bank to replace SWIFT with real-time cross-border payments for South Korea’s regional banking sector. Local Journalism Support: Sri Lanka’s Tamil Journalists Association provided laptops and phones to 90 journalists, backed by a London-based supporter.