Pentagon Press Access: The Defense Department is restricting journalists from the Pentagon press room by designating it as a classified space, escalating a long-running fight over press credentials and transparency. Virginia Tech & Health Workforce: Seton Hall named Jayne M. Brandel dean of its School of Health and Medical Sciences, highlighting continued leadership moves in health education. Virginia Jobs & Hiring: Valkyrie Enterprises plans a hiring event on Virginia’s Eastern Shore for technicians, engineers, scientists, analysts, and more. Healthcare Restructuring: Centra (Lynchburg) will lay off 90 employees as it restructures amid reimbursement and technology pressures. Data Centers in Virginia: Frederick County’s planning commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed “Virginia Technology Park” data center campus in Clear Brook, with questions focused on noise and utilities. Energy Infrastructure: Valley Link released revised routes for a $1B extra-high-voltage transmission line, aiming to reduce impacts after thousands of public comments. Biotech & Public Health: FDA approved Xocova (ensitrelvir) as the first oral COVID-19 postexposure prophylaxis option for eligible adults and teens. Environment & Agriculture: Virginia Tech research finds glyphosate can disrupt honeybee foraging, raising concerns for pollination and colony stability. STEM Learning & Community: Atlantic Park Surf launched its Next Wave program in Virginia Beach, offering free swim and surf lessons for local youth.