Meta child-safety trial: A former Meta safety director, Arturo Béjar, testified in Oakland federal court that Zuckerberg prioritized growth over kids’ safety, describing a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach to under-13 users as states seek massive penalties and platform changes. Workplace health: A new report finds California quartz countertop workers face a rapidly growing silicosis crisis—592 cases from 2019 to mid-2026, with dozens of deaths and lung transplants—renewing calls for stronger surveillance and earlier diagnosis. Energy storage & grid planning: Coverage highlights how peak-demand growth (including electrification and data centers) is pushing utilities toward more battery storage and “peak shaving” to avoid costly overbuilding. Space & imaging: NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter photographed a new Moon crater created when a SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage hit the surface, with scientists measuring its size and depth from crater shadows. Healthcare AI rollout: Curitics Health expanded its AI platform with point-of-care ambient listening and care management tools aimed at reducing clinician admin burden. Tourism + pollution: UC Davis research warns Lake Tahoe’s microplastics problem is worsening as day-trip crowds strain local systems, while mitigation funding lags.