Space & AI Infrastructure: SpaceX and xAI unveiled the Gigasat satellite-factory plan in Texas—an 11-million-square-foot build aimed at producing AI satellites to shift heavy compute into orbit, targeting 1 gigawatt/year of orbital AI capacity by end of 2027. Cancer Research: UVA researchers reported an early promising glioblastoma strategy using microRNAs delivered across the brain’s protective barrier with brain-penetrating nanoparticles plus focused ultrasound and microbubbles. Undersea Mapping in Virginia: William & Mary’s VIMS and Batten School partnered with NOAA as a “Trusted Node,” turning routine vessel work and lost crab-trap removal into bathymetric data collection for coastal resilience and safer navigation. AI Data Centers Policy: Sen. Mark Warner introduced a new AI package that includes a Data Center Tax Accountability and Disclosure Act requiring public reporting on energy, water, emissions, and efficiency to keep federal tax benefits tied to sustainability. Cybersecurity & Defense Tech: CACI won up to $113M to modernize US Navy Military Sealift Command business systems, while CESI’s TrueShot AI Stinger training system cleared factory acceptance testing for fall fielding. Biopharma Manufacturing Funding: The Commerce Department’s EDA selected Virginia’s Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Tech Hub for $16M to scale AI-enabled domestic drug manufacturing. Public Health: The Measles Collaborative launched clinician-focused education and tools, including a planned app with rash photos and infection-control checklists. Local Tech Governance: Elkton voted to remove Flock Safety license-plate cameras after residents raised privacy and surveillance concerns.