AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSpace & Rockets: SpaceX shares kept sliding after Starship V3’s second attempt was aborted seconds after ignition when “some of the engines didn’t start,” with Musk saying engines will be swapped and a new try is targeted for early next week. Health Tech & Biotech: The FDA approved Merck’s Lipfendra, a new pill aimed at sharply lowering LDL (“bad” cholesterol). AI in Healthcare: Newton Health AI officially launched its Newton platform to help medical practices automate intake, follow-up, and revenue workflows. Public Health: East Texas reported five new cyclosporiasis cases as the CDC tracks a broader summer uptick. Security Tech: Athena Security says MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles is using its Apollo 500 AI weapons-detection system at hospital entrances. Texas Industry & Infrastructure: Aecon’s consortium won an $815M contract for Winnipeg’s biosolids-focused sewage treatment upgrade, underscoring heavy civil engineering momentum. Climate & Risk: A new review highlights how climate pollution is tied to extreme weather impacts—fueling a fresh legal fight over attribution science. Markets: Global stocks slid as chip jitters and energy fears returned, with oil jumping on US–Iran escalation.
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