Coastal Science: A new national assessment finds sea-level rise is drowning U.S. coastal wetlands, with 84% inundating and only 16% building elevation fast enough to keep up—bad news for storm protection and wildlife. Public Health: Louisiana health officials warn beachgoers and seafood lovers after a spike in Vibrio vulnificus cases, with nine infections reported in 2026 and five deaths tied to seawater exposure through open wounds. AI in Public Safety: New Orleans is rolling out AI to help manage 911 call triage, aiming to reduce operator overload while raising concerns about bias and how well systems handle different accents and voices. Hurricane Forecasting Tech: Google’s new AI could give forecasters an extra day of warning by spotting rapid intensification signals earlier, improving preparation even if models aren’t perfect. Space & Local Impact: Vermilion Parish residents are trying to understand what a SpaceX spaceport could mean for the community, with comparisons to Starbase, Texas, and Florida’s launch corridor. Energy Policy: The Trump administration is spending nearly $4B to pay energy firms to cancel planned power projects, including a $1.22B deal tied to offshore wind leases off Louisiana. Higher Ed Research: LSU New Orleans begins a chancellor search, while LSU Health Shreveport and Louisiana Tech formalize a research collaboration. Local STEM/Community: LSU Health Shreveport held summer commencement for 49 graduates, and Shreve Memorial Library pushes back-to-school support with tutoring, test prep, and study resources.