AI & National Security: A White House memo orders faster AI adoption across U.S. intelligence and defense agencies, with updated guidance on autonomy in weapon systems and a push for measurable workflow gains. AI Governance: House lawmakers introduce bills to curb Pentagon AI use in warfare, nuclear operations, and domestic surveillance, aiming for tighter congressional oversight. Applied AI in Agriculture: Uzbekistan plans to modernize farming with genomics, biotechnology, and AI-driven field monitoring, plus a push to unify fragmented agricultural data. EV Industry Signals: Xiaomi has applied to add extended-range electric passenger cars to its official lineup, while NIO reports consecutive operating profits as the market’s extended-range playbook matures. Energy Transition & Waste: China’s PV buildout is accelerating, and new projections warn of a major end-of-life module wave starting around 2030. Space Tech: NASA names GW systems engineering alum Andre Douglas for Artemis III, targeting lunar rendezvous and docking tests. Quantum Sensing: U.S. Army researchers demonstrate a Rydberg-based quantum sensor that measures the full 3D direction of RF electromagnetic fields for better battlefield awareness. Batteries: Columbia Engineering reports a salt-phobic gel electrolyte that improves anode-free lithium battery safety and cycling life. Climate Monitoring: Satellite radar tracking shows Alaska glacier melt seasons lengthen by about three weeks per 1°C of summer warming.