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Happy Thursday, Future Party. If you’ve been through a major airport recently, you’ve probably noticed the lines are long — like “new ride at Disneyland” long. With funding for the Department of Homeland Security still unresolved, TSA is facing staffing shortages. The result: security lines stretching for hours, with some travelers reporting waits of up to three or even four hours, adding to an already difficult travel experience.

NASA announced a roadmap to establish a human-occupied base on the Moon within the next decade.

The Big Bet: Colonizing the Moon has become a modern geopolitical ambition for global superpowers over the past decade, with the US, China, Japan, India, and the European Space Agency all exploring ways to set up a permanent habitat on the lunar surface. Considering that the celestial body is a potential source of minerals needed for a variety of products back on Earth, competition over lunar resources is only beginning.

Behind The Missions: According to The NYT, new NASA chief Jared Isaacman outlined a proposed $30 billion, three-phase plan to establish a human presence on the Moon.

Final Details: NASA hasn’t put humans on the Moon since the end of the Apollo program in 1972. While the over-budget Artemis program has aimed to reignite that ambition, it’s been beset by budget overruns and scheduling delays. Isaacman — who has gone on two space missions himself — hopes that publicly announcing a clear and tangible roadmap to “an auditorium full of representatives from aerospace companies, international space agency officials, and members of Congress” creates enough pressure to get feet on the lunar surface once again.

The first attempts will be the Artemis IV and V missions, both currently scheduled for 2028.

Next Launch: With NASA shedding a fifth of its staff last year amid broader federal government downsizing, expect the agency to ramp up hiring to meet its ambitious goals.

Most of us don’t think too much about where our meat comes from.

But how animals are raised — what they’re fed, how they’re treated — has a real impact on the quality of the food on your plate.

Animals raised naturally (without antibiotics, hormones, or harmful additives) develop more nutrient-rich muscle and fat, ultimately producing healthier meat.

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A watershed social media trial has ruled against Meta and YouTube, with a jury finding the companies liable for a young woman’s addiction to their platforms.

The Big Picture: It’s no secret that social media companies design algorithms for maximum engagement, despite the harms they can cause users. That addictiveness affects minors the most, which is why countries around the world have banned or are exploring bans on platforms for users under a certain age. The new verdict out of a California court could provide more ammunition for upcoming federal rulings.

Behind The Ruling: A young woman who goes by the initials KGM took Meta, YouTube, TikTok, and Snap to court, claiming she became addicted to social media after starting to use it at just six years old — which led to depression, anxiety, and body dysmorphia.

A jury agreed.

Last Post: For roughly two decades, social media companies have enjoyed broad protections for how their platforms are designed and what content is fed to users. But with a jury in New Mexico ruling just two days ago that Meta must pay $375 million for failing to protect minors from sexual conversations with its AI chatbots, the tide may be changing.

It wouldn’t be surprising if more individuals alleging social media addiction join forces in a class-action lawsuit. It looks like top social media execs may need to prepare for many more trips to Washington.

Next Lawsuit: With a federal case brought by attorneys general, school districts, municipal governments, and families set to go before a jury in June, the California decision may serve as an important precedent for how that case is decided.

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86.4% of you voted No in yesterday’s poll: Do you currently own any Reebok shoes?

“They were my go-to athletic shoes in college (because they were cheaper than the competitors), but I haven’t owned a pair in several years.”

“Been Nike-only since the ’90s.”

“I have almost only Hokas — except for the rare dress shoes, and by rare, I do mean ‘rare.’”

“The Pump is a must-have — solid and comfortable. Reebok has many old-people shoe styles. Today, sadly, most shoes are mesh rubbish that hardly provide a secure fit.”

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🏛️ The Supreme Court has overturned Sony Music’s $1 billion win against Cox Communications, ruling that the internet provider can’t be held liable for customers who used its service for music piracy.

🎥 Netflix announced that half of its upcoming film slate consists of originals and is looking to invest more in comedies and young-adult films as it works to build up its library.

🎵 Spotify is rolling out “SongDNA” — interactive cards that show listeners song credits, including writers and producers, and list any samples or interpolations used.

👨‍💻  Anduril and Palantir have been tapped to develop the software “glue layer” that will make up America’s missile defense shield, known as the “Golden Dome.”

🤖 The new Nvidia? Meta and OpenAI announced they will be the first customers for Arm’s new in-house AI chips.

🚗 Sony and Honda have hit the brakes on their collaborative EV, the Afeela 1.

📬 USPS announced its first-ever surcharge on packages due to rising fuel prices.

📦 Amazon is rolling out a new 24/7 delivery service that breaks up shipping times into ten distinct windows.

📱 Meta will start using AI to generate product information and summarize reviews when users click on ads on Facebook or Instagram.