Measles Watch: The CDC reports 2,318 confirmed measles cases in 2026—highest since 1991—driven by falling MMR coverage and outbreaks spreading through under-vaccinated communities, including Virginia-linked clusters. Healthcare & Training: Wytheville Community College nursing graduates hit a 100% NCLEX-RN pass rate for the fourth straight year, underscoring strong clinical partnerships and instruction. Classroom Tech Backlash: Schools nationwide are rolling back “tech-first” policies after evidence that constant screens can worsen student outcomes, shifting laptops to teacher-assigned use. Virginia Data Centers & Power: Virginia’s data-center boom is colliding with grid limits, with some developers pursuing “behind-the-meter” generation as hookup waits stretch years; meanwhile, PJM saw a sudden 3 GW load drop tied to data centers that delayed grid recovery. STEM Policy in Richmond: The Virginia Transportation Board approved stricter oversight rules for the Transportation Partnership Opportunity Fund, tightening review timelines and thresholds. Semiconductor Supply Chain: Air Liquide announced a $150M Idaho industrial gas investment to support ultra-pure gases for advanced chip manufacturing. GLP-1 Brain Circuit: NIH-funded UVA research maps a reward-and-craving pathway affected by oral GLP-1 drugs in mice, separate from appetite control systems.