Meta Legal Fight: Kentucky is among four states seeking up to $1.4 trillion from Meta over claims Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict children, with the figure disclosed in Meta’s court filing and tied to state consumer-protection laws. Bourbon & Tourism: Cave City Distilling Company held its official grand opening and is now a Kentucky Bourbon Trail stop, adding bourbon, rum, gin and tours to the Mammoth Cave region. State Government & Finance: Kentucky will receive about $372,819 after attorney fees from a $45 million multistate CashApp/Block settlement tied to alleged deceptive practices and account freezes. Energy Assistance: Kentucky lawmakers are warning that if federal LIHEAP funding is cut, the state may need to cover shortfalls to protect households facing extreme summer heat and winter cold. Public Safety & Infrastructure: KYTC says repairs on the U.S. 51 “Cairo” Bridge should start the week of July 13, with an estimated reopening around July 22. Food Recall: Publix GreenWise frozen blueberries sold in Kentucky are recalled over possible E. coli contamination, with shoppers urged to check lot codes and return or discard affected bags. Data Centers in Kentucky: Murray is moving toward a data center ordinance with a July 16 public hearing, while other local planning efforts continue to shape how these projects are sited. Agriculture & Community: Kentucky State University is expanding soil-science and food-production learning through neighborhood gardens in Lexington, pairing students with researchers and community partners.