Public Health & Funding: After August flooding in Indianapolis, Marion County is warning residents about mold, contaminated water, and tetanus risk—while noting its Health First Indiana allocation drops from about $22.8M (2025) to $6.18M (2026). School Safety Tech: Tipton Community School Corporation won $86,000 through Indiana’s Secured School Safety Grant to fund security staffing, vulnerability assessments, and updated safety technology. Higher Ed Data Use: IUPUI highlights how it maps NSSE survey results to learning goals, diversity targets, and technology use—then uses the data to drive staffing and expand service-learning. Space & Workforce: Alabama formally bids to host the proposed U.S. Space Academy, naming Huntsville as the preferred site—an effort that underscores the growing Indiana-area interest in space training and tech talent. AI Infrastructure Backlash: Amazon says it will invest $1B+ in data center communities and argues local opposition could hurt U.S. AI leadership. Healthcare Innovation: A randomized trial finds peer-supported online CBT can reduce anxiety for patients with low-risk chest pain. Research & Discovery: A Purdue-led expedition plans to investigate whether Amelia Earhart’s plane is tied to an anomaly at Nikumaroro. Transportation & Infrastructure Costs: Indiana reports interstate construction costs averaging $46M per centerline mile in FY2026—up sharply from 2015.