AI & Public Safety: Louisiana’s AI-powered flood warning pilot is getting attention as Tropical Storm Bertha highlights how fast evacuation decisions can become life-or-death. Tech & Local Economy: Nvidia is reportedly in talks to backstop a massive OpenAI data center plan in Ohio, underscoring how the AI buildout is reshaping power demand nationwide. Louisiana Coastal Science: LPB spotlights Louisiana’s shift from big sediment diversions toward barrier islands, marsh creation, and shoreline protection. STEM Education & Workforce: ITI Technical College earns Carnegie/ACE “Opportunity College” recognition for student access and earnings outcomes, while Cornerstone Chemical expands scholarships for Louisiana STEM students. Health & Care Access: A Louisiana primary-care trial finds family-based behavioral treatment can help children with obesity lose more weight, and Ochsner LSU Health’s free Health Fest offers screenings and preventive care. Cybercrime & Scams: A new southwest Louisiana phone scam targets residents with fake “jail overcrowded” claims. Policy & Ethics: The Trump administration’s teen pregnancy prevention plan emphasizes fertility tracking and “reproductive goals,” drawing criticism that it shifts away from prevention. Local Governance & Equity: Tulane faces a lawsuit alleging it denied a funding application tied to an owner’s race, while Tulane researchers urge New Orleans to raise wages and add housing support for city workers. Community Tech/Infrastructure: St. Mary Parish pushes the Atchafalaya Gateway Trail to connect existing walking and biking projects into a unified network.