AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTeen Mental Health Lawsuit: Meta warned a federal court it could face up to $1.4 trillion in penalties in a landmark youth addiction trial, calling the states’ proposed calculations “outlandish” and unprecedented as the case heads to trial in Oakland on Aug. 18. Heat Disaster Response: New Jersey reported at least 29 suspected heat-related deaths after the July 4 weekend heat wave, with many victims found in homes without air conditioning, as storms also battered the state and left thousands without power. Public Health Watch: Health officials are tracking cyclosporiasis (Cyclospora), a parasite causing “explosive” watery diarrhea; the CDC reports 145 U.S. cases in 17 states since May 1, including cases in New Jersey. Medication Tip: Researchers say alkaline beverages can change how some pills dissolve, with experts advising people to take medications with plain tap or bottled water. Legal/Health Coverage: The Little Sisters of the Poor returned to court in the long-running fight over contraceptive mandate exemptions, with a Third Circuit appeal scrutinizing whether federal exemptions should stand. Care Access & Safety: NJ lawmakers signed measures including a fee on certain employers tied to Medicaid health benefits, while NJ Transit and utilities faced major strain after heat and storms.
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