AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSocial Media Lawsuits: A U.S. appeals court cleared the way for thousands of lawsuits accusing Meta and TikTok of fueling social media addiction harms to young users, rejecting arguments that Section 230 blocks the cases. Public Health & Food Safety: Walmart recalled tomato soup kits in 29 states, including New Jersey, over possible listeria contamination; separately, Lidl recalled a wok spice mix sold in NJ and other states after salmonella concerns. Care Access for Disabled Workers: Reporting highlights how Medicaid income caps can cost disabled people the home care that makes it possible to work. Firearm Safety Research (NJ): A Rutgers-led study found a brief firearm safety conversation can more than double willingness to temporarily store guns outside the home during crises, aiming to reduce suicide risk. NJ Community Health: Ocean County’s 24/7 harm-reduction vending machine in Toms River now offers free overdose prevention supplies, including naloxone and safer smoking kits. Vaccines & Measles: A measles map shows cases rising as the Trump administration overhauls childhood vaccine guidance, raising concerns about immunity gaps. NJ Consumer Health: A gluten-free cookie brand, Mightylicious, expanded distribution nationwide after a New Jersey founder built the celiac-friendly line. Safety Incident: A Tesla crash into a South Brunswick home kitchen followed a driver medical episode; nearby homes were briefly evacuated.
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