AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBiotech & Cancer Research: Perspective Therapeutics says data from its [²¹²Pb]VMT01 program for MC1R+ melanoma has been accepted for a SITC 2026 presentation, with a phase I/IIa poster planned for Nov. 6 in Phoenix. Local Science & Education: UW broke ground on a $231M Chemical Sciences Building, expanding research capacity expected to open in 2029. AI Safety & Politics: A New York Times analysis finds major AI firms spent $55.7M to influence 2026 congressional races, while separate reporting highlights AI-generated political ads that can mislead voters without clear disclosure. Cybersecurity: Europol says it arrested a suspected teen operator of the KillSec ransomware group and seized servers tied to about 110 terabytes of stolen data. Energy & Grid: Amazon signed a 20-year nuclear power deal covering 690 MW, underscoring how data-center growth is forcing long-term grid investment. Public Health: CDC guidance and independent reviews point to this fall’s flu/Covid/RSV vaccine push, with King County noting rising flu-related ER visits since mid-August. Washington Tech/Policy: California’s new law requires future 3D printers to include firearm-blocking tech once ASTM sets a standard, with Washington among states pursuing similar approaches. Earthquake Watch: A 4.2 quake centered in Kitsap drew 9,200+ “felt it” reports, with aftershock odds still elevated.
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