NATO Tensions: CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a rare Moscow visit to warn Russia against attacking NATO allies in the Baltics, while also pressing Moscow to scale back support for Iran. Immigration: The State Department temporarily paused immigrant visa appointments worldwide as consular staff train on updated public-charge criteria, disrupting scheduled interviews. Tech & Kids Safety: Meta agreed to pay up to $17B in a multi-state settlement and will impose limits on teens’ use, including reduced daily access and quiet hours during school time. AI Scams: New York’s consumer watchdog warned residents about a surge in AI-fueled investment scams, citing billions lost nationwide. Cybersecurity Push: Major tech firms urged a “defensive surge” against AI-driven hacking, calling for faster trusted access and stronger cyber defense. Markets: Nvidia’s blockbuster results kept the AI trade roaring, lifting Nasdaq and fueling expectations that Nvidia could soon outpace Apple and Google on revenue. Public Health Tech: Protaryx Medical announced the first U.S. commercial cases using its FDA-cleared transseptal puncture device, while at-home HPV screening expanded with LetsGetChecked’s new kit. Disaster Watch: Nepal flash floods tied to a glacial collapse left dozens of Americans missing as officials struggle with real-time travel tracking. Schools: An Illinois district expanded its cell phone ban to younger students ahead of a statewide “bell-to-bell” rule starting in 2027.