AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBig Tech & Youth Safety: Attorney General Gwen Tauiliili-Langkilde announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta over alleged harms to children on Instagram and Facebook; American Samoa will receive $1.1 million, and Meta must add child-focused protections including hard daily time limits with “Productive Pauses,” nighttime blocks from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m., and limits on school-time access. Public Health Watch: Hawaiʻi DOH reported dengue virus detected in a wastewater sample from Hilo collected Aug. 24; officials say there are no active dengue cases being tracked in Hawaiʻi County and stress wastewater results don’t confirm illness or community spread, but can act as an early warning. Climate & Preparedness: The National Weather Service warned a strong El Niño is likely to strengthen through late 2026 into early 2027, urging residents to conserve water, stay hydrated, update emergency plans, and watch for heat and storm impacts. Local Health Services: Samoa’s health ministry suspended two Assistant Chief Executive Officers and a senior official over allegations involving the sale of oxygen gas cylinders to emergency services, amid concerns about hospital oxygen shortages. Food Assistance: DHSS said ASNAP participants will receive a one-time $110 end-of-year benefit loaded to EBT on Sept. 1, expiring Sept. 30.
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