AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublic Health: The CDC reports 2,260 measles cases across 44 jurisdictions, with summer travel raising the odds of new outbreaks—most cases are tied to existing outbreaks and many involve people unvaccinated or with unknown vaccine status. Cyber & Safety: Experts warn of a rise in “sadistic online exploitation” where predators coerce vulnerable teens into producing child sexual abuse material, often using threats and leverage to drive self-harm. South Carolina Tech & Data Privacy: South Carolina will receive $280,000 from a multistate 23andMe settlement tied to a 2023 genetic data breach affecting 80,000+ residents. Energy & Environment: Lowcountry landowners ask for reconsideration of South Carolina’s approval of the Canadys natural gas power plant, arguing environmental impacts weren’t properly weighed. Health Tech/Devices: Lexington medical manufacturer ElectroWire Medical gets FDA clearance to market its LightningWire transseptal puncture system for heart procedures, with a limited South Carolina launch planned later in 2026. STEM/Space & Weather: A major Perseids meteor shower is set to peak in mid-August, and forecasters flag hot, stormy conditions across parts of the Carolinas and nearby regions.
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