LSU + Hyundai Steel Research Deal: LSU announced a major sponsored research agreement with a $5.8B “next-generation” Hyundai Steel mill in Ascension Parish, pairing an electric arc furnace approach with lower-carbon steelmaking and worker training ahead of a 2029 start. Public Health + Drug Monitoring: LSU Health Shreveport reported that Caddo Parish wastewater shows some of the highest methamphetamine levels in the world, with researchers mapping concentrations by ZIP code while stressing drinking water remains safe. Storm Science + Preparedness: Tropical Storm Arthur’s “ghost” moisture is still driving rare, high-risk flooding across parts of Louisiana and the Gulf South, with officials urging readiness for flash floods and cleanup hazards. AI in the Real World: A New Orleans panel at Apartmentalize highlighted both the promise and the risk of AI in property management, including cases where employees accidentally exposed sensitive financial data to free AI tools. Tech Policy Debate (Privacy): Kansas City’s plan to use facial recognition on public buses is reigniting the fight over safety versus privacy costs. Energy + Climate Tech: A report on state EV readiness found Louisiana among the lowest performers after federal incentive rollbacks, underscoring how charging infrastructure and policy mix matter.