AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDemographics: The Census Bureau says the 45–64 age group shrank by 2.68 million since 2020, with the biggest percentage drops in the Northeast and Midwest as the nation’s median age rises. Public Health: Illinois and other Midwestern states are seeing rising cyclosporiasis cases tied to contaminated food and sometimes water, with doctors urging people to watch for severe, lingering diarrhea and seek care. Energy Policy: House Republicans are pushing to let the Jones Act waiver expire Aug. 16, arguing it would raise energy prices by forcing more costly U.S.-only shipping. Weather & Climate: A massive Pacific marine heat wave now covers about 13.5% of Earth’s surface, raising odds of heat, wildfire risk, and storm impacts across the U.S. Local & Community: Union Pacific’s Big Boy steam locomotive is set to return to the Kansas City area later this month, with public stops and limited viewing times. Crime & Courts: A man convicted in a multistate drug trafficking case involving meth and fentanyl was sentenced to 16 years, with investigators citing cooperation across the Midwest. Sports & Culture: Iowa State distance standout Mercyline Kirwa was named the Cyclones’ 2026 Female Athlete of the Year.
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