Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed

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Social Media Companies Sue California Over Child Addiction Prevention Law

Social Media Companies Sue California Over Child Addiction Prevention Law The new law will restrict companies from targeting children younger than 16 with “addictive” social media features like autoplay and recommended content, the Los Angeles Times reported. Google, Meta, and TikTok have cited their First Amendment right to free speech and the Communications Decency Act, which protects online platforms from being sued over content posted by third parties. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/public-health-110626/

Gov. Newsom Plans To Commute California's 548 Death Sentences To Life In Prison Without Parole

Gov. Newsom Plans To Commute California's 548 Death Sentences To Life In Prison Without Parole The announcement comes as Gavin Newsom enters his final months as governor and considers running for president, the Los Angeles Times reported. The California Supreme Court's approval will be needed on nearly 60% of the sentences, as Newsom can commute only about 40% of the death sentences without its approval. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/state-watch-110626/

CMS Ban On New ACA Exchange Brokers Blocked After Industry Cried Foul

CMS Ban On New ACA Exchange Brokers Blocked After Industry Cried Foul In a lawsuit against the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, two trade groups argued that the government did not follow proper procedures for rulemaking when it blocked new agent and broker sales registrations for Obamacare insurance exchanges. The judge's ruling means open training for new agents and brokers can begin today, Modern Healthcare reported. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/costs-and-coverage-110626/

Scientific And Medical Experts Aim To Restore Their Prominence In Federal Government

Scientific And Medical Experts Aim To Restore Their Prominence In Federal Government When the new Congress is seated, Democrats are preparing to reclaim the power of the purse when it comes to scientific study. They acknowledge they can't undo the brain drain that has happened under President Donald Trump's watch, but they hope to show scientists there's a place in the U.S. for research and innovation. Democrats also are contemplating their investigative powers. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/elections2-what-next-110626/

Voters Bar Trans Athletes From Female Sports In Washington, Colorado

Voters Bar Trans Athletes From Female Sports In Washington, Colorado With the passage of those two initiatives — in Democratic-leaning states — more than half of the states now have a transgender athlete ban in place. Other election news explores what the future holds for the Supreme Court, California's billionaire tax, and more. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/elections1-top-news-110626/

Wisconsin Infant Dies Of Measles As US Cases Notch 35-Year High

Wisconsin Infant Dies Of Measles As US Cases Notch 35-Year High The baby was the first measles death in several decades in Wisconsin and the third measles-related death in the U.S. this week. Health officials have reported more than 400 measles infections and nine hospitalizations as the virus spreads in the Badger State. Across the country, nearly 5,000 people have been infected, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Plus, as parents have spurned vitamin K shots for newborns, cases of infant bleeding have surged. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/outbreaks-and-health-threats-110626/