Media Policy Shift: After backlash, Canada’s CBC will make an exception to its rule against calling 9/11 “terrorism,” a move that spotlights how newsroom standards collide with political pressure. MarCom & Social Platforms: The FTC is probing YouTube over account bans and content policies, while Meta faces fresh legal pressure after a court ruling lets a local publishers’ ads class action move forward. Teen Safety Regulation: California’s AB 1709 would target “addictive features” for kids under 16, as Meta’s landmark teen social media settlement reshapes how brands and platforms manage youth risk. Advertising/Legal Exposure: A class action against Meta over alleged ad-market misrepresentations clears an appeals hurdle, raising stakes for how social platforms sell attention to advertisers. Energy Deal With U.S. Marketing Angle: Trump says the U.S. reached an agreement for majority control of 65B+ barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves, aiming to boost supply and lower gas prices. Culture/Audio Buzz: Dolly Parton’s America downloads surged after her death, showing how legacy storytelling can spike podcast discovery. Local Consumer Impact: Kentucky’s measles outbreak grows to 25 active cases, underscoring public health messaging needs.