Grid Reliability: NLR and NERC launched a partnership to plug high-resolution reliability data into NLR grid modeling, aiming to keep electricity reliable and affordable across North America. Public Safety Tech: In Tennessee, a missing 13-year-old was found safe in North Carolina after citizen smart-glasses video and Flock license plate readers helped police track the suspect vehicle; two NC residents were arrested. Health Care Quality: Three coastal Novant Health hospitals earned American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines honors for heart failure and stroke care. Mental Health Genetics: UNC researcher Cynthia Bulik helped publish a major study mapping distinct genetic profiles in binge eating vs. anorexia nervosa, pointing to more tailored treatments. Food Safety: CDC data suggests cyclosporiasis cases are trending down after a summer surge tied to recalled iceberg lettuce. Wildlife & Climate: NC researchers are using Motus bird-tracking towers to map migratory routes over the Carolinas, while scientists are also studying drone footage of sharks near Masonboro Island. Energy & Jobs: Prysmian will invest $1B+ in Claremont, adding 385 jobs and expanding fiber optic and R&D capacity. Batteries: Forge Nano broke ground on a Morrisville expansion targeting up to 3 GWh annual lithium-ion production. Local Tech Policy: Communities across the U.S. are escalating backlash against license plate reader surveillance, including calls to “De-Flock America.”