1. Steel Dynamics Leadership Transitions

• Glenn Pushis retires as SVP of special projects at Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) on Oct. 1st, becoming CEO of McBride Capital Partners' Project Aero (titanium manufacturing).
• Miguel Alvarez is appointed SVP of SDI's aluminum group, leading aluminum operations from Oct. 1st.
• SDI will announce a new leader for its metals recycling platform soon.

2. Bereaved Mother's Data Bill Campaign

• Ellen Roome campaigns for UK Data Bill amendment to grant bereaved parents access to deceased child's social media data within 12 months.
• Current law deletes phone data after 90 days; social media companies resist, citing privacy concerns and requiring court orders.
• Online Safety Minister states Coroners can now request data from social media providers.

3. Spotify Podcast Drug Sales

• CNN reports fake Spotify podcasts promoting illegal pharmacies selling prescription drugs without prescriptions.
• Spotify removes violating content, aligning with its policy against illegal and spam content.
• Lawmakers urge action on illicit drug sales on social media platforms.

4. Savvy Shopper's Guide to Beating Tariff Prices

• Used or open-box electronics are recommended to save money due to tariff uncertainties.
• Best options: certified retailers with warranties, refurbished products, and in-person inspections for laptops and TVs.
• Advice: avoid used power supplies/storage drives; check screens and battery reports for consoles; consider recertified peripherals.

5. MetaOptics Lens Technology

• MetaOptics Technologies in Singapore uses nanophotonics and AI to create single-layered glass metalenses, replacing bulky plastic lenses.
• Advanced Color Metalens Imaging System etches nanopillars onto glass, improving color accuracy and reducing size/weight.
• AI enhances images in real-time; system cuts costs by up to 50%, reduces waste, and offers on-device processing for privacy.
• Features include a 70-degree field of view and direct laser writer.

6. Pokémon TCG Destined Rivals Preview

• Pokémon TCG Destined Rivals set releases on May 30th, featuring Team Rocket themes with 83 cards.
• Set includes over 240 cards: 23 Illustration Rares, 11 Special Illustration Rares, 17 Pokémon ex cards (10 Trainer’s), and 6 Hyper Rare gold cards.
• Key cards: Shaymin (Flower Curtain Ability), Yanmega ex, Ethan's Typhlosion, Cynthia's Garchomp ex, and Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex.
• Products: Booster Boxes ($161.64), Elite Trainer Boxes ($59.99), Booster Bundles ($26.94), Blister Packs ($13.99), and Booster Packs ($4.49).

7. Meta FTC Antitrust Case

• Meta requests dismissal of FTC antitrust case mid-trial, arguing FTC failed to prove monopoly power or degraded user experience.
• Meta claims users prefer ads and the FTC didn’t demonstrate a "right number of ads."
• defends Instagram and WhatsApp acquisitions, stating they thrived under Meta’s resources.
• FTC seeks $30B settlement and demands Instagram and WhatsApp be spun off.

8. Cellcom Service Outage

• Cellcom experiences prolonged voice and SMS outage, with "meaningful progress" made after over 24 hours.
• Data services, iMessaging, RCS messaging, and 9-1-1 remain functional.
• Emphasizes data security and efforts to restore services and trust.

9. Privacy Engine Compliance

• Shaurya Sengar of Meta highlights modern privacy compliance requiring real-time systems.
• Key components: data location, user choice, system guardrails, visibility, and shared responsibility.
• Benefits include speed, trust, partner attraction, and cost savings.