Morning Briefing: Today's News Summaries Thursday, Mar 26 2026 UPDATED 9:15 AM +++ +++ ++

Morning Briefing: Today's News Summaries Thursday, Mar 26 2026 UPDATED 9:15 AM Jury Finds Meta, YouTube Liable In Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial Jurors ruled that Meta and YouTube were negligent and awarded the plaintiff $6 million in damages. Meanwhile, The New York Times reports on an Irish village making a "phone-free childhood" happen. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/jury-finds-meta-youtube-liable-in-landmark-social-media-addiction-trial/ CDC In Leadership Limbo As Trump Misses Deadline To Nominate Director Jay Bhattacharya will continue to lead the agency while the administration searches for a permanent director. About six contenders are still under consideration, The Washington Post reports. Also, a month after Casey Means’ confirmation hearings, she still has not secured the surgeon general post. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/cdc-in-leadership-limbo-as-trump-misses-deadline-to-nominate-director/ Aetna, Elevance, Humana May Be Sued In Alleged Kickback Scheme, Judge Says The insurers are accused of paying to have customers directed to their Medicare Advantage plans and of paying brokers to limit sign-ups of people with disabilities. The companies deny any wrongdoing. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/aetna-elevance-humana-may-be-sued-in-alleged-kickback-scheme-judge-says/ FDA Approves Hunter Syndrome Drug On Heels Of Similar Drug Rejections Last month, the FDA rejected a Hunter syndrome gene therapy from Regenxbio over a lack of clinical data. Denali Therapeutics' drug is a form of enzyme replacement therapy — not a gene therapy — that can enter the brain and slow the cognitive decline affecting two-thirds of patients. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/fda-approves-hunter-syndrome-drug-on-heels-of-similar-drug-rejections/ Cord Blood Bank Sued By Two States Over Misleading Advertising The company Cord Blood Registry is being sued by the attorneys general of Texas and Arizona over claims about the medical value of storing newborn cord blood, while charging new parents thousands of dollars. The lawsuits ask CBR to remove the false ads and repay families. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/cord-blood-bank-sued-by-two-states-over-misleading-advertising/ Michigan Child With Measles May Have Exposed ER Visitors As Outbreak Grows Seven cases are under investigation; all of the people involved were unvaccinated against measles, CBS News reported. The emergency room treatment area of Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital in Ypsilanti was potentially exposed to the virus on March 21. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/michigan-child-with-measles-may-have-exposed-er-visitors-as-outbreak-grows/ Research Roundup: The Latest Science, Discoveries, And Breakthroughs https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/research-roundup-the-latest-science-discoveries-and-breakthroughs-61/ Each week, KFF Health News compiles a selection of health policy studies and briefs. Viewpoints: Peptides Are A Dangerous Wellness Fad; Finally, Endometriosis Doesn’t Require A Surgical Diagnosis https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/viewpoints-peptides-are-a-dangerous-wellness-fad-finally-endometriosis-doesnt-require-a-surgical-diagnosis/