AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Safety & Policy: A new federal push to phase out six synthetic dyes by end of 2026 is running into resistance, with nearly 20% of U.S. packaged foods still containing them and major brands yet to publicly commit. Local Public Safety: A Lancaster County woman died after being run over by her own car in reverse, renewing questions about older-vehicle safety tech and how drivers manage controls. STEM Discovery: Scientists say they’ve pinned down how the Venus flytrap snaps shut, pointing to rapid softening of trap cell walls rather than water shifting alone. Space & Education: NASA named UT alum Randy Bresnik to command the Artemis III crew, adding another South Carolina-linked engineering milestone to the state’s STEM story. Cybersecurity & Municipal Tech: Surfside Beach remains stuck waiting on forensic and recovery reports after a $545,000 cyberattack redirected contractor payments. K-12 Tech Use: Greenville County Schools rolled out tighter rules for student device and AI use, aiming to reduce screen time while keeping technology in the classroom. Business & Growth: Access Garage Doors rebranded as Access Garage Door & More, expanding into overhead storage, screens, shades and enclosures. Health & Environment: 14 state attorneys general urged EPA monitoring of abortion-pill contamination in water supplies. STEM Outreach: Savannah River Ecology Laboratory brought live native animals to an Aiken library program to spark kids’ interest in wildlife science.
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