Social media addiction among teens and children is cause for concern for many parents and now, at least 35 states are doing something about it. A coalition of representatives are suing Meta for its marketing practice and addictive features that often leave young people distracted and disengaged from reality.
U.S. states could face some hurdles as they experiment with road usage charging programs aimed at one day replacing motor fuel taxes, which are generating less each year, in part due to fuel efficiency and the rise of electric cars.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding almost $1.7 billion in grants for buying zero- and low-emission buses, with the money going to transit projects in 46 states and territories.
