AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDefense Tech Jobs: European AI defense firm Helsing says it will invest $50M in Berkeley County (Martinsburg) to build AI-enabled HX-2 strike drones, targeting 60 high-skilled jobs and up to 2,000 drones a month once fully operational. Wildfire AI: WVU engineers unveiled an AI-and-satellite framework that can detect wildfires from space and coordinate satellite observations as fires spread—aimed at faster, better situational awareness for firefighters in West Virginia’s rugged terrain. Health Care Tech: Marshall Health’s Cabell Huntington Hospital will offer histotripsy, using focused ultrasound to treat liver tumors, with the system funded by a $1.3M auxiliary gift. Child Safety Access: West Virginia child advocacy centers expanded into Mason County via a mobile center, boosting coverage to 49 counties and reaching more kids amid the state’s high child abuse rate. Public Health & Safety: West Virginia officials urged heat precautions as extreme temperatures continue, recommending hydration, limiting outdoor activity, and using cooling locations like Morgantown libraries and splash pads. Legal/Regulatory: West Virginia boards issued a joint advisory opinion on retail IV therapy, outlining safety and legal expectations for businesses offering hydration services. Environment Watch: A major PFAS “forever chemicals” lawsuit in North Carolina over GenX and other PFAS reportedly settled out of court, with details still undisclosed.
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