AI in Public Safety: New Orleans is using AI to triage some 911 calls, aiming to ease strain on dispatchers—but critics warn that even small mistakes could be deadly when seconds matter. Local Tech for Coastal Resilience: Tulane students’ “Glass Half Full” turns discarded glass bottles into sand for wetland restoration, testing a practical recycling-to-rebuild pipeline for Louisiana’s sinking coast. Public Health Policy Shock: Louisiana pediatricians say Trump’s childhood vaccine order—especially splitting MMR into separate shots—could confuse families and add risk, even as local officials stress school requirements aren’t changing immediately. Courtroom Tech & Energy: A federal appeals court in New Orleans struck down Biden-era efficiency rules for gas and electric stoves and ovens, arguing improper rulemaking. Climate-Linked Health Threat: Reports highlight rising flesh-eating bacteria risk in warm Gulf waters, with doctors urging wound precautions for beachgoers. Higher Ed Infrastructure: A growing deferred-maintenance backlog is described as a “ticking time bomb” for universities, raising costs and safety concerns. Cancer Research Funding: A New Orleans-based biotech startup won a $1.25M grant for a cancer test. Governance & Oversight: New Orleans City Council requires quarterly public reports on NOPD drone flights after earlier policy loosened review.