AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDefense Contracting: A new report says Pentagon procurement is increasingly using “rapid acquisition” paths that dodge competition and can leave taxpayers paying more while contractors profit. Neuroscience & Mental Health: A separate piece argues writing can shift the brain toward resilience by helping people name stress and regain perspective. Biotech Watch: Agenus published Phase 1b data for botensilimab + balstilimab in tough, treatment-refractory liver cancer; United Therapeutics got FDA clearance to move ahead with its pig-derived UHeart xenotransplant trial. STEM Careers: A high school senior, Riley Scherping, earned rare appointments to all three U.S. service academies. Local STEM/Community: West Bend schools announced $1M+ in scholarships for graduates, and Meridian Tech students got a job-interview shopping spree to boost readiness. Tech & Learning: A roundup also highlights how vitamin D deficiency may link to fatigue via mitochondrial energy support.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.