Marine Science & Public Safety: Three suspects were arrested in the Philippines in the killing of U.S. marine biologist Kent Carpenter, with police saying the attack was a planned robbery and that one suspect allegedly acted as the gunman. Defense Tech: The Pentagon announced “Family of Affordable Mass Missiles” deals to mass-produce lower-cost cruise missiles, including a version designed to be launched from cargo planes. Climate & Health in Virginia: George Mason University and the Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions are running a volunteer drive to map Northern Virginia “heat islands,” using vehicle-mounted temperature and humidity tracking to guide cooling and tree-planting efforts. Energy & Grid Oversight: Dominion and NextEra filed to merge, and Virginia regulators have a review clock as the State Corporation Commission considers the deal. Biotech & Research Leadership: UVA’s Manning Institute named Brian Wamhoff as chief strategy and business officer to help move discoveries toward clinical development. STEM Education Pipeline: Spanberger signed bills creating a statewide internship coordinator to expand funded student internships across Virginia agencies. Invasive Species: Virginia officials say spotted lanternflies are here to stay and are focusing on controlling tree of heaven, their key host. Space/Science Culture: A new report highlights a sharp long-term decline in Chesapeake Bay blue crabs, pointing to habitat loss and other stressors as possible drivers.