AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI in the classroom: First Lady Melania Trump visited an Ashe County elementary school to highlight education technology and STEM, urging students to “be vigilant” about AI while the U.S. pushes to lead in the field. Coastal flooding: UNC Chapel Hill research says some North Carolina coastal towns now flood during normal high tides up to 100 days a year, stressing roads and stormwater systems. PFAS accountability: North Carolina and local governments announced a nearly $500M settlement with DuPont and spin-offs Chemours and Corteva over Fayetteville Works “forever chemicals,” including $455M over 15 years for water infrastructure and statewide detection/cleanup. Workforce tech: TalentBridge launched TalentBridge One, a SaaS push aimed at using AI to streamline recruiting and workforce compliance tools. Research spotlight: Appalachian State’s RECAPP event highlights growing faculty research and creative projects, with community-focused posters and presentations. Public health: A new American Heart Association report finds only 1 in 5 Hispanic adults has ideal heart health, tied to higher rates of obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Manufacturing: Kennametal was named NASCAR’s official tooling supplier, expanding precision metal-cutting support for the sport.
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