AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMeta child-safety trial: A coalition of 29 U.S. states is set to begin a landmark federal case in Oakland accusing Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to hook minors, with potential penalties up to about $1.4 trillion and court-ordered product changes. New Mexico water focus: Rep. Melanie Stansbury highlighted water infrastructure needs in mid-August posts, tying science to rural and tribal support. New Mexico Tech governance: New Mexico Tech staff voted “no confidence” in two administrators, citing alleged harassment, retaliation, and budget mismanagement, and asked for a third-party review. STEM leadership in NM: The Legislative Council named Ethan Watson as the next director of the Legislative Council Service, a key role in bill drafting and legal research. Space & science: New Mexico State University astronomy research suggests strongly magnetized accretion disks around supermassive black holes could form giant planets. Colorado River crisis: Lake Powell hit a record low, underscoring worsening drought pressures across the basin. Public health: A Walmart soup kit recall was issued over possible Listeria contamination. Heat impacts in NM: Emergency-room visits for heat emergencies are rising as record temperatures strain households without air conditioning.
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