Tech & Consumer Protection: Kentucky is named in a high-stakes case where four states seek up to $1.4 trillion in penalties against Meta, alleging Facebook and Instagram were engineered to addict children and mislead the public about risks. EU Regulation: The European Commission also formally charged Meta over “infinite scroll” and other design features that allegedly keep users from stopping, raising the pressure on platform redesigns. Public Safety & Telecom: Kentucky AG Anne Lopez joined a multistate push urging the FCC to tighten rules so scammers can’t keep buying legitimate phone numbers to fuel robocalls. Energy Workforce: SOAR and KCTCS are launching a regional training pathway for Eastern Kentucky workers targeting nuclear outage jobs, supported by the GitLab Foundation and state nuclear partners. Local Industry & Planning: Nelson County approved a one-year moratorium on data centers, reflecting growing local concern over land and water impacts. Agriculture & Climate: Specialty farmers in Kentucky are adapting to extreme heat and weather swings by shifting harvest schedules, but the safety net isn’t the same as for commodity crops. State Policy: Kentucky lawmakers revived a proposal to criminalize certain deliberate climate/geoengineering actions, with potential felony penalties and a $500,000 fine. Transportation: KYTC and law enforcement launched the “Not So Fast, Kentucky” speed awareness campaign through July 31. Community & Education: Frankfort Rotary Youth Fund awarded 11 scholarships to students, including engineering-focused recipients.