Colorado River Water Crisis: Lake Powell hit a record low level, underscoring how the drought-strained system is pushing reservoirs toward hydropower limits and raising pressure on Western water users. Meta Lawsuit Over Kids’ Safety: A multi-state trial begins Tuesday over claims Meta’s Instagram and Facebook features are psychologically addictive for children, with Colorado among the states seeking major damages. Housing & Affordability: A new analysis highlights why affordable units can cost more to build than market-rate housing, pointing to Colorado as a case study for how policy and permitting can lower costs. Water Bills Under Drought: Southern California utilities are weighing further rate hikes, with experts warning that drought-era pricing could keep squeezing households. Colorado Consumer/Policy Watch: Colorado’s housing affordability debate continues as lawmakers and advocates argue policy is driving up homebuilding costs. Local Safety: Two drownings in nine days at Eleven Mile Reservoir prompted renewed water-safety warnings for paddlers and paddleboarders. Tech & Privacy: A national backlash against automated license plate readers is spreading, with fusion centers reportedly tracking anti-camera activity online. Business/Regulation: Nebraska lawmakers backed LB525, creating agricultural data privacy and conversational AI safety rules. Denver Tobacco Litter Lawsuit: Denver is pushing a new front against tobacco companies over cigarette butt litter, seeking cleanup-related costs.