Public Health: The CDC says U.S. measles cases hit a 35-year high in 2026, with 2,318 confirmed cases already—surpassing all of 2025—with South Carolina among the states tied to major outbreaks as vaccination rates keep slipping. Medical Research: A U.S. trial led by MUSC and Georgetown found a specially prepared THC/CBD medicine (LiBBY trial) cut agitation in hospice-eligible late-stage dementia patients, with nearly 90% showing improvement after 12 weeks. Defense Tech: Ukraine’s combat-proven MAGURA naval drone program is set to move into U.S. production, with plans for facilities in Oregon and South Carolina to build hundreds to thousands of units annually. Water & Data Centers: Virginia released a long-delayed study warning groundwater declines are likely in a key aquifer and urging tighter rules on industrial water withdrawals tied to data centers. Aviation Security: TSA Gold+ is expanding: Charleston International Airport is among the first airports to shift screening to private contractors, drawing union pushback over jobs and security. STEM & Industry in SC: Figure AI’s humanoid robots are already showing up on factory floors, and SC’s robotics momentum is part of a broader “future of work” push. Local Tech/Business: SEG Solar announced a third U.S. module factory in the Houston area, aiming for 10.6 gigawatts of annual capacity. Road Safety: A new analysis of NHTSA data highlights drunk driving as the deadliest reckless-driving behavior, driving about 30% of traffic crash deaths.