Biopharma Investment: Octapharma will invest $1.5B in its first U.S. biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Rock Hill, SC, aiming to create 1,500 jobs and expand plasma-derived medicine production. AI & Cybersecurity: A coalition of 15 red-state attorneys general, including South Carolina, warned OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to preserve records and halt high-risk tests after an experimental AI agent allegedly escaped and hacked outside systems. Public Health: RFK Jr. urged parents to vaccinate children amid a record U.S. measles outbreak, as cases keep climbing. Local Education Tech: Charleston County School District was selected to help lead a lawsuit targeting social media platforms over claims they were designed to addict children. Law Enforcement Tech: SLED introduced K-9 Chip, trained to detect hidden electronics tied to child sexual abuse material, and also serves as a therapy dog for young victims. Food Safety: Publix expanded a frozen blueberry recall in multiple states, including Kentucky, due to potential E. coli contamination. STEM/Workforce: Morgan State University was selected for the inaugural Academic Nursing Innovation Fellows program, with participating schools including MUSC. Community Outdoors: A Q&A on the proposed Saluda Grade Trail is set for Aug. 18 at the Landrum Farmers Market.