Meta Trial on Kids’ Mental Health: A multi-state coalition including Rhode Island-backed attorneys general is set to argue in federal court that Meta knowingly designed Facebook and Instagram features to drive compulsive use by children and teens, while allegedly misleading parents; the trial seeks major damages and sweeping changes. Rhode Island Vaccine Policy: Rhode Island officials say the state’s childhood vaccine requirements for schools and child care won’t change despite a new federal executive order calling for fewer vaccines and different timing, citing measles risk and “science, not ideology.” Beach Safety Update: Rhode Island’s Department of Health says King Park Beach in Newport County can reopen for swimming after bacteria levels returned to safe ranges, with monitoring continuing through Labor Day. Quonset Military Facility: Sen. Jack Reed joined officials to break ground on a $46 million Army Aviation Readiness Center at Quonset Point, expanding space for Black Hawk and medical evacuation missions. Public Health & Care Access: A Rhode Island-linked perinatal care thread continues in the Lindsay Clancy trial, with testimony about postpartum mental health treatment searches and hospital stays. Animal Welfare: Potter League waives adoption fees for adult dogs and cats over six months for Clear The Shelters weekend.