AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAutonomous Aviation: Joby Aviation says it completed the first fully autonomous coast-to-coast flight across the U.S., covering 3,199 miles in a converted Cessna Caravan with no onboard control inputs, while teams supervised remotely from California and Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina. Rural Health Tech: MUSC is expanding telerehabilitation for stroke survivors, using home-based occupational therapy and speech support to cut travel barriers for rural patients. Education Policy: South Carolina lawmakers moved to end “grade floors” (minimum grades) in K-12, aiming to curb grade inflation as AI reshapes schoolwork. Healthcare & Safety: A South Carolina-linked case study warns that UV-tunable cataract lenses can malfunction if exposed to far more UV than intended, with a tanning bed suspected. Local Governance & Data Centers: Jasper County approved a first reading for a one-year data center moratorium over water and electricity strain. Cyber & Fraud Risk: A Conway family alleges a caregiver used power-of-attorney and a quitclaim deed to transfer a home for $5, highlighting how digital safeguards and alerts can help spot financial exploitation. STEM & Manufacturing: Caracol joined America Makes, pitching microfactory-style large-format additive manufacturing for stronger U.S. production. Nursing Leadership: S.C.A.N.A. elected Blake Frazier as its new president, emphasizing rural access to anesthesia care.
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