Meta Outage: Facebook and Instagram users reported widespread login and feed problems, with outages also hitting Messenger and WhatsApp—Meta said it was “working on it.” Kids Online Rules: Canada tabled the Safe Social Media Act (Bill C-34), aiming to block under-16s from social media and tighten AI chatbot protections, while Australia’s experience and new research keep fueling the debate. Platform Liability: Brazil’s Supreme Court set a 60-day deadline for social platforms to expand civil liability for illegal content, including steps to block certain child-harm and violence material. Free Speech vs Policy: Florida’s wildlife agency rolled out a social media policy restricting employees’ negative personal posts, drawing First Amendment concerns after a fired biologist’s lawsuit. Misinformation Crackdown: Kenya’s DCI dismissed viral claims that Raila Odinga was poisoned, calling it fabricated political misinformation. Public Media Meets Social: IPR’s Sound Garden Project is placing classical music ensembles into communities via a residency built for everyday discovery. Viral Culture: “Girl dinner” keeps spreading via social media-driven restaurant specials, while a viral iPhone “show-off” bus encounter and a waxing-session reaction clip show how quickly everyday moments turn into engagement.