Data Centers vs. Water in Virginia: A new look at local impacts says data centers are using billions of gallons of water each year in Virginia, with Prince William County seeing sharp peak-demand spikes—fueling a growing fight over disclosures, agreements, and cooling methods. Grid Reliability: PJM is weighing new rules after a 3.8 GW load drop tied to Northern Virginia data centers shifted demand to onsite generation during a transmission disturbance. AI Power Hunger Meets Policy: Rep. Ro Khanna’s “Data Center Bill of Rights” pushes distance limits, public reporting, and water/noise transparency—aimed at communities battling rapid AI infrastructure growth. Surveillance Cameras Backlash: A new database documents alleged misuse of Flock Safety license-plate cameras, intensifying privacy and Fourth Amendment concerns. Cancer Leadership in Virginia: VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is set to name Monica L. Baskin as director, highlighting community-focused cancer research. STEM & Space Economy: NASA’s Wallops Industry Day underscores growing launch activity and workforce STEM pipelines on the Eastern Shore, while Rocket Lab unveils its containerized GHOST launch system. Health Research: A UVA-led study finds new weight-loss drug mechanisms only after humanized GLP-1 receptor mice, and a large study links endometriosis with higher type 2 diabetes risk.