Social Media & Courts: A US appeals court cleared the way for thousands of addiction-related lawsuits against Meta, TikTok, Snap and others, rejecting a push to stop the cases early and leaving the Section 230 fight for later. Politics & Media Business: Trump Media reported a $238m Q2 net loss, blamed largely on digital-asset losses, while also pivoting back toward Truth Social and selling off some crypto-linked plans. Schools & Safety Online: Wisconsin’s Francesca Hong faced fresh scrutiny over past social posts as a primary campaign heats up, while US districts and states keep tightening rules on staff-student social media contact and warning parents that back-to-school photos can leak personal details. Public Policy on Platforms: France’s broader identity-check approach and new UK high-street curbs on vape and betting outlets both underline how governments are reshaping what’s allowed in everyday digital and physical life. Global Media & Conflict: Russia’s education ministry is adding textbooks covering Ukraine’s occupied territories, and Ukraine-related coverage continues to ripple through international media.