NIH & Health Innovation: Tufts Medical Center won a $44M NIH grant to test earlier advance-care planning using social workers, nurses, and video tools in 25 languages, including rural sites. Education Access: North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein highlighted NC College Connect, auto-admitting eligible high school seniors to colleges and local community colleges. Film & Jobs: Stein and Commerce Sec. Lee Lilley pushed for stability in North Carolina’s film incentive program after tours of Wilmington’s Cinespace Studios. Biotech Funding: UMass Amherst’s Institute for Applied Life Sciences backed an ARPA-H effort up to $54.5M to scale medical-grade mRNA production. Local Governance & Safety: Buena Vista trustees approved updated intergovernmental agreements for regional tactical response and mutual aid with law enforcement. Justice & Rights: A Georgia judge will decide whether to grant a hearing that could delay the execution of Stacey Ian Humphreys under a new survivor-justice law. War Budget: Ukraine submitted its 2027 draft state budget to parliament, with defense set at nearly 44% of GDP. Trade & Sovereignty: Argentina said a new Ushuaia naval base will monitor South Atlantic resources and sovereignty, and it will challenge unauthorized hydrocarbon activity. Public Health Politics: Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro attacked RFK Jr. amid additional measles-associated deaths. Crypto Regulation: DOJ charged Robinhood engineers over alleged insider trading tied to token listings on Hyperliquid. Energy & Cost of Living: Trinidad and Tobago kept a reduced super gasoline price, citing subsidy costs. Business & Markets: CoinEx shut down after nine years, citing compliance costs and shrinking revenue. Community & Culture: Madison leaders met to strengthen the city’s music ecosystem using room-tax funding.