Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction
Four states are suing the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, alleging that the platforms were designed to hook kids and that Meta hid the mental health risks.
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'Profits won.' The child safety trial against Meta kicks off in federal court
Opening arguments are underway in a trial that pits four states against the company that owns Facebook and Instagram. They allege that Meta knew its products could hook kids — and lied about the danger.
What’s the community cost of Kentucky’s data centers, and who foots the bill?
In a recent report, the Metropolitan Housing Coalition outlined who gets the bill for data center costs and what larger impact the expansion of the industry has on local communities.
Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it's ramping up again
Just like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats make more headlines.
Art Sanctuary envisions community arts hub in new Portland location
Louisville nonprofit and events venue Art Sanctuary plans to host several local artists at its new home in Portland, its owner says.
5 questions parents may have after Trump's latest vaccine move
Parents may be confused about the status of vaccines for their kids after President Trump's new executive order. It's important to know nothing is changing right away.
Kentucky farmers, businesses call on Congress to delay intoxicating hemp ban
A federal ban on intoxicating hemp products will go into effect in November, but an additional month’s reprieve is working its way through Congress. Kentucky’s hemp industry hopes it means new energy to protect the growing sector.
Louisville mayor says jailing immigrants for ICE has little taxpayer cost
Civil liberty advocates want Louisville’s jail to tell the public what it costs to hold immigrants for an extra 48 hours for ICE. The mayor says the expense is negligible.
Developer says Ky data center with Anthropic ties meets new limits on environmental, energy impact
The company says the project it is building in Hancock County will not increase electric bills.
Advocates worry new bans on student IDs will trip up younger voters
New bans on using student IDs for voting in Indiana and New Hampshire have sparked lawsuits after creating the latest hurdles to the ballot box for the U.S. voting-age group least likely to vote.
Hyperscale data centers provoke bipartisan outrage across Kentucky
Opposition to hyperscale data centers is stoking bipartisanship in Kentucky, with Republicans and Democrats finding common cause in their resistance to local proposals.
As speed cameras spread to more states, so does the backlash from drivers
Millions of drivers across the country are encountering speed cameras for the first time, or will soon. Some don't like it, but advocates say there's clear evidence that cameras make roads safer.
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