AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFood Safety Fallout: Taco Bell sales dipped as a cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce spreads, with the chain removing Taylor Farms lettuce nationwide on July 17 and federal health officials linking cases to multiple states including West Virginia. Public Health Scrutiny: CDC and FDA investigations are also tracking other outbreaks, raising fresh questions about how well the U.S. food safety system can spot and trace problems fast. Surveillance Backlash: Flock Safety’s camera network is facing growing resistance across the country, with cities deactivating or canceling contracts as residents and lawmakers push back on automated license-plate tracking. Disaster Risk Tech: A new Landslide Exposure Database maps building-level landslide risk for 128 million structures, flagging about 6.5 million Americans at risk, with Appalachia—including West Virginia—heavily represented. Broadband Reality Check: West Virginia still struggles with reliable internet in rural areas, even as federal broadband money rolls out, leaving some residents juggling multiple services to stay connected. AI Infrastructure Move: Nscale, an AI-cloud power-and-data-center operator, is buying Anyscale (Ray software) in a deal reported around $1.65B, aiming to optimize how GPU work is scheduled. STEM in the Mountains: WVU researchers and students continue water-quality and acid mine drainage work, focusing on monitoring and remediation to make local waterways safer.
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