AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoYouth Social Media Lawsuits: A U.S. appeals court cleared the way for thousands of “social media addiction” cases against Meta and TikTok, rejecting attempts to stop the suits under Section 230—setting up more courtroom fights over claims platforms were built to harm minors. Meta Youth Harms Trial (NJ angle): In a separate major case, Meta faces a landmark federal trial in California over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed to keep kids hooked, with New Jersey among the states bringing claims and potential penalties cited as high as $1.4T. Big Tech + ICE Protests: Protesters rallied outside Palantir’s NYC offices, linking the company’s work with ICE to fears of surveillance of immigrant communities. Earth Science (NJ): A new study re-examines the 2024 Tewksbury, NJ earthquake, suggesting a previously unknown fault may have been involved. Climate + Roads: Rutgers research warns Bergen County could see more coastal flooding that disrupts road access as sea levels rise. Biotech Update (NJ): PDS Biotechnology halts a phase 3 head-and-neck cancer program to focus on a phase 2 colorectal contender. Packaging Tech: IPL Schoeller launched an off-the-shelf recycled polypropylene food container line aimed at speeding adoption of recycled-content packaging. Local Mystery: Nearly 30 dead dogfish sharks were found along a Sea Isle City beach, with the cause still unclear.
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