Meta Lawsuit: California, Colorado and two other states are seeking up to $1.4 trillion from Meta over claims Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict children, escalating a multi-state consumer protection fight. Housing & Subsidies: Denver’s rent drop is pulling some lower-income renters out of subsidized affordable units into market-rate apartments, complicating how agencies plan and fund affordability programs. Nuclear Safety: A new study says the U.S. Energy Department underestimated the consequences of a plutonium leak at Los Alamos, with worst-case scenarios spreading contamination beyond New Mexico. Energy for AI Data Centers: Renewable energy allies are pushing back as AI-driven power demand accelerates data center growth, arguing climate-friendly power and grid access must keep up. Insurance Costs: Colorado is rolling out new tools to tackle homeowners insurance affordability and availability, including mitigation grants and its FAIR plan, as premium hikes remain severe. Public Health: A cyclosporiasis outbreak is surging again, with Colorado officials saying case counts aren’t alarming while tracking remains complicated after federal monitoring changes. Denver Budget Process: Denver City Council will consider “Budget Together Denver” measures that could shift parts of the city to an optional two-year budget cycle and tighten public engagement. CPR Classical: Colorado Public Radio adds two new hosts/producers to expand CPR Classical’s music and storytelling programming statewide.