Youth Social Media Lawsuit: Boston joined a fast-growing nationwide legal fight against Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube, alleging addictive design features harmed children’s mental health, with cases headed toward new bellwether trials. NJ Detention & Alleged Assault: A Passaic man who reported rape at Delaney Hall in Newark was transferred to Mississippi two days later, according to his attorney and court filings, raising concerns about access to care, evidence and counsel. Parasite Outbreak: Health officials are tracking a surge of cyclospora (cyclosporiasis) causing “explosive” diarrhea across at least 18 states, including New Jersey, with CDC monitoring and guidance to wash produce carefully. Tick-Borne Illness Watch: Pennsylvania and New Jersey are seeing an early tick season with rising concern beyond Lyme, including rare but dangerous Powassan virus. Heat-Related Deaths: A historic July 4 weekend heat wave has been linked to dozens of deaths across the U.S., with New Jersey reporting at least 29 suspected heat-related deaths. Public Worker Health Costs: New Jersey’s public worker health plans are poised for steep premium hikes, with local government premiums projected to rise about 17% and early retirees facing much larger increases. Camden Recycling Court Ruling: A judge allowed EMR Recycling in Camden to reopen under strict conditions after a shutdown tied to repeated fires. Lead in Drinking Water: Margate City closed on a $6 million loan to replace lead service lines, aiming to reduce lead exposure risks in tap water.