FDA & Dermatology: The FDA approved Skinvive by Juvéderm for improving neck appearance in adults 21+, expanding the hyaluronic-acid franchise beyond cheek skin quality. Public Health Policy: Quebec’s Bill 9 on energy drinks drew pushback from health and pharmacy groups and the Canadian Beverage Association, arguing the law lacks solid science and creates confusing, disproportionate limits. AI for Education: The National Applied AI Consortium is using an NSF grant to train about 600 high school teachers with AI lesson plans and resources, aiming to build earlier AI literacy. Quantum & Defense Tech: SEEQC joined the CHIPS Act-backed NORDTECH quantum R&D push to scale superconducting qubit fabrication on 300mm wafers and grow workforce pipelines. Biotech & Cancer: UT Southwestern’s belzutifan gained FDA approval for earlier-stage kidney cancer in combination with immunotherapy, based on LITESPARK-022 results. Climate & Risk: ICIMOD warned that even with a weaker 2026 monsoon in the Hindu Kush Himalaya, short bursts of intense rain plus heat and water stress could still drive flash floods and landslides. Cybersecurity: Experts urged the U.S. to lift export controls on Anthropic’s Fable/Mythos models, saying the restrictions mainly hurt defenders. Industry & Materials: LSU and Hyundai Steel signed a master research agreement tied to a major Louisiana electric-arc steel mill, targeting metallurgy, robotics, automation, and environmental engineering.