AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoYouth Online Safety: American Samoa Attorney General Gwen Tauiliili-Langkilde announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta over alleged Instagram/Facebook addiction design and youth mental harms, with American Samoa set to receive $1.1 million and Meta required to add child protections like daily time limits, “productive pauses,” nighttime blocks, and stronger age-assurance and parental controls. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: Local and regional voices—including American Samoa activists—are challenging NOAA’s deep-sea minerals mapping and warning against a proposed lease sale that could open the door to commercial deep-sea mining in U.S. waters. Local Arts & Culture: “Ancestral Tongue” musician Roqué Marcelo is spotlighted for decades of storytelling through music, blending styles and personal history. Sports Spotlight: The 2028 adidas Polynesian Bowl adds a new recruit with American Samoa family ties, while FIBA Oceania promotes the Polynesian Cup’s new turtle-inspired logo ahead of regional competition. Community & Leadership: Ti’alemasunu Dr. Mikaele Etuale named new ASCC President, set to assume the role Sept. 8.
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