Public Safety Tech: Louisiana lawmakers weigh a $54M no-bid Motorola deal for disaster communications plus body and dashboard cameras, aiming to lock in decade discounts. Surveillance Backlash: In Harvey, police are expanding Flock Safety drones and camera networks, even as Flock’s CEO apologized after reports of misuse; the company says it’s cutting default data retention to 7 days and adding search audits and suspicious-activity flags. AI Research Platforms: Boston firm Fuld launched FuldONE, an AI-powered, end-to-end research capability meant to speed competitive and M&A intelligence while keeping client data confidential. Weather Science Funding: Regina MP Warren Steinley criticized Environment Canada for changes to radar-related research funding, while the agency says it will keep the radar network operational. Local Infrastructure & Data Centers: Statesboro and Bulloch County picked Kimley-Horn to design jointly funded Burkhalter Rd upgrades as a data center site draws attention. Big Tech & Local News: Australia’s news bargaining rules expand deal requirements, pushing Google, Meta and others to strike agreements with more local outlets to avoid extra taxes. Healthcare Digitization: Florida’s rural hospitals get grants under the Rural Health Transformation Program, including telehealth and data-focused upgrades for Calhoun Liberty Hospital. Autonomous Vehicle Rules: California SB 1246 advanced, setting emergency-response and remote-operation standards for AV companies. Tourism Tech Partnership: Agoda and Singapore Tourism Board renewed a broader three-year MOU covering data, tech and AI-powered travel recommendations. Genetic Counseling: A Samoan researcher in New Zealand is studying culturally appropriate genetic testing for inherited heart conditions.