Children & Online Safety: Canada is preparing to table an online harms bill that would ban social media use for kids under 16, with possible exemptions for platforms that meet safety standards. Regulation & Platform Power: The UK and other governments are also moving toward stricter age limits, while tech firms brace for compliance and legal fights. Local Media Funding: New Jersey lawmakers are weighing a plan to redirect unused film tax credits to support local and public media, including NJ PBS and hyperlocal journalism grants. Press Freedom: A Ghana journalists’ group warned that “false news” provisions under the Electronic Communications Act are being used to intimidate reporters, raising fears of self-censorship. Media Industry Deals: Helen Thompson Media was named agency of record for WB Liquors starting June 2026, covering brand strategy, creative, digital marketing, and media planning. Courtroom Access: A federal appeals court upheld Indiana’s limits on who can witness executions, rejecting a press challenge. War & Information: A Pentagon-linked AI propaganda site (“La Tilde”) is reportedly preparing country-specific versions across Latin America, aiming to seed pro-U.S. narratives.