Meta Trial Over Kids: In Oakland, Meta is set to face a high-stakes federal case accusing Instagram and Facebook of fueling youth mental health harms through addictive design, with other platforms facing similar suits nationwide. Housing Affordability: A new report says HUD spending hasn’t meaningfully lowered home prices, and that Tennessee’s affordability gap is among the worst, with home costs outpacing incomes across nearly every state. AI Data Center Deal: OpenAI plans to lease a massive U.S. AI data center for 20 years, backed by Nvidia financing, built on a former Ohio uranium enrichment site and tied to Nvidia chips. I-24 Toll Lane Push: Federal approval clears the way for Nashville-to-Murfreesboro Choice Lanes, but letters to South Nashville residents raise concerns about property impacts. Gas Prices: Tennessee average gas prices rose 10 cents to about $3.65. Local Education: Gov. Bill Lee appointed Memphis student Marc Williams to the State Board of Education. Sports & Culture: Nate Bargatze set a Guinness record for most tickets sold on a comedy tour; and Tennessee’s football preseason buzz continues as the AP Top 25 highlights the Vols at No. 20. Public Safety/Outdoors: TWRA is leasing dove fields for the 2026 season, and the Tennessee Wildlife Federation opened its wildlife photo contest through Aug. 31.