Medicare Policy: Penn Wharton/Perelman professor Amol Navathe was appointed chair of the congressional Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), bringing clinician and research experience to Medicare payment guidance. Health Tech Breakthrough: Penn researchers report a CAR T-cell approach that enabled kidney transplants for two “highly sensitized” patients previously considered impossible to match. Cancer Prevention Research: Multiple reports highlight new findings that women taking GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic) may have about a 30% lower breast cancer risk, with Penn Perelman researchers involved. State AI Child-Safety Push: Pennsylvania Senate approved a task force to update child protection laws for the digital age, responding to AI-generated child sexual abuse material. Life Sciences Jobs: Gov. Shapiro cut the ribbon on SCHOTT Pharma USA’s Lebanon County expansion, citing federal support and job retention/creation tied to pharmaceutical glass vial manufacturing. Water & Public Safety: Pennsylvania American Water proposed upgrades to Butler Township’s treatment plant using electric UV disinfection and other compliance changes. STEM Education & Community: Penn students won Fulbright UK Summer Institutes, and local math competition Challenge 24 showcased middle-school problem-solving. Road Safety: PennDOT/PSP/Turnpike urged drivers to put phones down and drive slower during a busy summer travel season.