Antitrust & Pharma: Michigan AG Dana Nessel announced a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz over alleged generic-drug price inflation and competition limits, with trial expected in 2027 and injunctive reforms tied to internal compliance. Indiana Health Tech: IU researchers unveiled an explainable AI heart-attack risk score aimed at flagging patients likely to suffer dangerous internal bleeding after severe heart attacks, using factors available in catheterization labs. Workforce & Education: Purdue’s Guaranteed Work Experience program is showing early wins in Indianapolis, with a large share of sophomore participants already landing professional work experiences. Cybersecurity: Indiana launched a new Office of Cybersecurity to coordinate defense against hacker attacks across state government. Clean Energy & Infrastructure: Purdue-linked startup PaveX won an NSF Phase I grant to use AI-driven vehicle sensing to speed up road repair planning. Local Safety: Fort Wayne is moving into phase one of its Safe Neighborhoods initiative with 67 new streetlights planned along Oliver Street. STEM Research: A new research review suggests lowering protein intake—not just cutting calories—may influence metabolism and aging pathways. EV Supply Chain: Korean ESS suppliers are localizing production, including an Indiana facility making battery-enclosure components for Samsung SDI America.