AI & Kids Safety: A new push argues AI companies should prove their products are safe for children before they’re widely used. Data Centers & Local Rules: Kentucky lawmakers and local officials are wrestling with the data center boom, with Warren County moving toward tighter standards (including cooling water limits) while others consider moratoriums. Nuclear-Ready Communities: Paducah and McCracken County held nuclear-readiness meetings as they seek state designation, focusing on education, workforce, and what the label does (and doesn’t) mean. Weather Tech: A Kentucky-based company is expanding radar coverage to help fill severe-weather blind spots, aiming to improve alerts and road readiness. STEM in Schools: Grant County educators highlighted STEM camp work and classroom tech learning, while school boards continued approving curriculum and safety updates. World Cup Turf Science: Rutgers turfgrass research is behind grass used across World Cup stadiums, and NFL players are reigniting the turf-vs.-grass debate after FIFA’s grass mandate. Wildlife Tracking: An Eastern whip-poor-will study uses tagged birds to map migration and understand why calls are fading in Eastern Kentucky. Public Health Funding: A Kentucky Derby fundraiser in La Crosse, tied to regional health access, donated $6,200 toward a new clinic build. Community Tech Events: Libraries and community centers are rolling out AI and “Technology 101” sessions for residents. Policy & Privacy: Thomas Massie criticized House action around FISA 702 reauthorization, arguing against warrantless surveillance. Agriculture Automation: A Kentucky no-tiller farmer is testing driverless planting tech to cut costs and keep yields steady.