Meta Legal Fight: Kentucky is among four states seeking up to $1.4 trillion from Meta over claims Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict children, with the company disclosing the figure in a court filing as a broader multi-state consumer-protection case ramps up. New Kentucky Laws: Dozens of measures take effect this week, including changes tied to policing and privacy (automated license-plate reader limits), concealed carry eligibility, gambling regulation, and a framework for psychedelic medical trials. Cyber + Supply Chain: KFC Japan warns some locations may face reduced menus or temporary closures after a cyberattack disrupted ingredient deliveries through logistics contractor Nichirei. Public Safety Tech: Kentucky’s attorney general joins a 48-state push to crack down on scam calls and texts, urging stronger FCC rules to limit scammers’ access to legitimate numbers. Foodborne Outbreak: A growing cyclosporiasis outbreak has sickened nearly 7,000 Americans, with Kentucky among affected states as health officials investigate lettuce and salad greens as possible sources. Local Business & Community: The Hat Shoppe relocates to Butchertown Market to expand custom Derby hat workshops, while Springfield appoints Lisanna Byrd as Main Street director to boost downtown small businesses. Energy & Growth Debate: A new focus on data centers continues as lawmakers and residents weigh local control, ratepayer protection, and transparency amid Kentucky’s AI-driven buildout.