Space & Defense: The U.S. Army will test 100+ emerging technologies in division-scale combat under Project Convergence-Capstone 6, aiming to stress its next-gen command-and-control system under realistic, contested conditions. Autonomous Aviation: Shield AI released new X-BAT test footage ahead of its first flight, highlighting progress in propulsion, aerodynamics, radar-signature reduction, and launch-system development for a runway-independent VTOL fighter. Aerospace Efficiency: Boeing, Lufthansa and Rolls-Royce will run flight tests of fuel-saving, quieter tech, including a reduced-length inlet demonstrator and algorithmically generated noise-reducing flight paths. Health & Biology: A tick bite can trigger alpha-gal syndrome, a red-meat allergy that can cause hives, GI distress, and sometimes anaphylaxis. Policy & Tech Governance: India’s Department of Space tightened rules to curb ISRO scientist resignations from critical missions like Gaganyaan. STEM Education: A West Virginia STEAM academy will run hands-on science, tech, engineering, arts and math activities for middle-school students. Consumer Tech: Samsung is investigating reports of reddish/pink patches on Galaxy S26 Ultra displays. Energy & Transport: India is rolling out an indigenous hydrogen fuel-cell train with onboard power generation and refuelling infrastructure. AI in Work: AI Appreciation Day coverage highlights a shift toward AI that monitors enterprise systems at scale and moves from alerts toward end-to-end operations.