Tech & Kids Privacy/First Amendment: A federal judge rejected Meta and TikTok’s bid to block California’s rule limiting algorithmic recommendations to minors under 18 without parental consent, saying the platforms didn’t show their feeds are protected “expressive” speech. Courts & Teen Access: The 6th Circuit refused to reconsider Ohio’s parental notification law for minors under 16, keeping limits on social-media account creation in place. Publishing & Free Speech: A major publishing controversy over Simon & Schuster’s handling of a Palestinian American author’s work and backlash against Jewish writers is reigniting calls for consistent free-expression standards across the industry. AI Search & Publisher Revenue: A new analysis argues “zero-click” AI search is siphoning traffic from publishers—AI tools may absorb huge web visits while sending back only a small share. Labor Market Watch: The U.S. economy shed 23,000 jobs in July and revisions lowered prior gains, adding uncertainty to Fed rate-hike expectations. Meta Teen Mental Health: A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million and change teen platform practices after finding harm to children’s wellbeing. Energy/Infrastructure: Wisconsin regulators sent ATC back to redesign a data-center grid connection plan after concerns about cost and clarity. Books/Religion: Liturgical publishing continues with newly revised Catholic texts, including updates tied to recent rites.