Supreme Court & Sports: A new U.S. Supreme Court ruling lets states limit girls’ sports participation to “biological sex,” a decision that could undercut a transgender girl’s Arizona case after earlier West Virginia and Idaho challenges. Tech & Child Safety: West Virginia’s lawsuit against Apple over alleged weak reporting of child sexual abuse material will stay in state court after a federal judge rejected Apple’s push to move it to federal court. Education in WV: The West Virginia Association of School Administrators launched a statewide campaign, “I Love West Virginia Public Schools,” highlighting public school programs and STEM pathways. Youth STEM & Activity: The YMCA of Southern West Virginia is running summer camps mixing sports with STEM projects and field trips. Health Tech & Care Access: WVU Health System signed an agreement to acquire Independence Health System, including major investment for upgrades and a new electronic health record system. Local Innovation: Bluefield’s Boys and Girls Clubs plan an esports center with free after-school programming, with registration set to open soon. Agriculture Watch: WVDA is monitoring a Parkersburg-area fire and advising livestock owners to take feed precautions. Crypto in WV: bitFlyer USA launched crypto trading services in West Virginia after receiving a money transmitter license. Environment & Research: New footage from a University of Maine researcher shows mother woodcock defending nests—even against deer—while also studying nesting on reclaimed West Virginia mine sites. Bed Bugs: Orkin released its 2026 bed bug “cities list,” with Charleston, WV ranking among the worst.