AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDefense Tech: The U.S. Army picked Kratos to upgrade the Javelin missile with a new infrared seeker, aiming to replace aging guidance tech and keep production viable through 2050. Arizona Water & Climate: Lake Powell is down to about 23% full, forcing marina and recreation changes as the Colorado River crisis deepens. Wildfire Science: New reporting explains how heat waves can worsen wildfire risk by extending burning conditions overnight and boosting dry lightning. Food Safety: NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya discussed a widening cyclospora lettuce outbreak and other foodborne alerts, underscoring how fast risks are spreading across states. Arizona Policy Watch: New Arizona HOA laws raise the missed-payment threshold before foreclosure and extend the catch-up window, shifting leverage toward homeowners. Tech & Privacy: Chandler’s Flock license plate reader use is under scrutiny after an audit, while San Luis officials defend the system’s public-safety role. Research (ASU): ASU scientists argue genetics alone can’t explain why complex insect societies evolve, challenging a long-running theory. Space: On Aug. 9, 1976, Soviet Luna 24 returned lunar samples with traces of water.
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