Alzheimer’s Sleep Breakthrough (UK): UK researchers say microglia drive sleep loss in Alzheimer’s—and targeting them restored about two hours of sleep in study subjects, pointing to sleep as a possible early biomarker. Healthcare Governance & AI (KNA/Datavant): Kentucky nurses are pushing back on AI replacing utilization review nurses, raising privacy and patient-safety concerns about Datavant’s role in Kentucky-linked systems. Education Tech & Security (InstructureCon): In Louisville, InstructureCon 2026 highlighted AI in education and new Canvas security steps after the April 2026 breach. Data Center Rules (Hopkinsville): Hopkinsville’s planning commission drew heavy public comment on proposed zoning standards for future data centers, including noise, water use, and infrastructure requirements. Local Tech Policy (Flock cameras): Kentucky’s debate over automated license plate readers continues as lawmakers push limits and funding restrictions amid privacy and surveillance concerns. Workforce Pipeline (Paducah radiological training): A new radiological control technician program is set to launch in Paducah with WorkKeys testing and limited seats. Public Health Parasite Watch (Cyclospora): The national Cyclospora outbreak continues to expand across states, keeping food-safety and monitoring in focus. STEM Recognition (UK professor): Rachel Hogg-Graham earned a 2026-27 University Research Professor honor for cross-sector population health research. UPS Crash Court Fight: Families suing UPS over a Louisville-area plane crash face a federal jurisdiction fight tied to whether UPS is Kentucky-based.