AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBig Tech & Youth Safety: Meta agreed to pay about $17.1B in a multistate settlement over claims its Facebook and Instagram were built to be addictive and harmful to teens, with sweeping child-safety changes like nighttime access blocks and daily time limits; the deal is subject to court approval and is framed by attorneys general as a major shift for online child protection. North Dakota SNAP: North Dakota’s Health and Human Services postponed planned Sept. 1 SNAP changes that would have restricted purchases of sugary drinks, energy drinks and candy, saying it wants public input first. Cybersecurity & Health Data: North Dakota HHS reported a late-July phishing incident that led to protected health information being accessed; officials say about 1,700 people were impacted, mostly in the Bismarck region. Public Health & Parenting: A North Dakota mother was charged after allegedly failing to seek medical care for a daughter who died of bacterial meningitis. Food Safety: Alfalfa sprouts tied to a multi-state E. coli and Salmonella outbreak have triggered recalls and illness reports across multiple states. Rural Health & Livestock Water: NDSU Extension warned ranchers about poisoning risks when hauling water from tanks previously used for fertilizer or pesticides, especially amid drought-driven water issues.
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