Space & Chips: SpaceX is pushing ahead with a record $75B IPO, targeting a $1.8T valuation and pricing 555,555,555 shares at $135, while also securing Texas tax incentives for its Terafab semiconductor plant in Grimes County. Local Governance: Grimes County approved a Terafab reinvestment zone and tax abatements after a packed hearing, despite residents’ worries about water, power, wildlife, and rural impacts. Public Health & Privacy: HHS is seeking federal access to state medical records, raising alarms among privacy advocates and public health leaders about safeguards and identifiable data use. Agriculture & Biosecurity: USDA confirmed a New World screwworm case in a Texas calf, the first since 1966, prompting quarantine and renewed pressure on cattle protection efforts. STEM & Industry: USDA opened a new livestock insects research lab in Kerrville to tackle invasive fly and tick threats, and Siemens unveiled a 3D electrical design workflow to better connect wiring and mechanical engineering. Infrastructure & Water: Colfax County commissioners discussed how data centers’ long-term cooling needs could drive stricter water-demand scrutiny. Climate & Safety: NPR reports over a third of World Cup matches face dangerous heat risk, with players and officials at higher overheating danger.