AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCaribbean Climate & Tourism: A University of South Florida report says sargassum hit about 27 million metric tons in July across the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf—scientists say this year’s blooms are growing locally in the region, not just drifting in—turning beaches into foul-smelling brown carpets and threatening tourism and marine life. Local Water Risk: After Puerto Rico’s record drought, officials plan a 48-hour (possibly 72-hour) water ration starting Aug. 7 for San Juan and nearby municipalities, with impacts on roughly 140,000–180,000 customers—an early warning for the wider U.S. Virgin Islands region as drought persists. STEM & Education Tech: The inaugural NextGen Uniform Bar Exam launched across 10 jurisdictions, including the U.S. Virgin Islands, with some testing sites facing network or venue infrastructure problems on day one. Business & Tech Finance: Onity Group posted Q2 results showing $283M revenue (+15%) and record servicing additions, while etoro and Papaya Global announced “etoro work powered by Papaya Global’s Banco” to connect pay to investing. Policy & Health Tech: A 43-state coalition announced a $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over alleged generic drug price and competition conspiracies, with injunctive reforms tied to compliance. Lottery & Privacy: Powerball climbed again to $856M; coverage highlights that winner anonymity depends on state rules, with many requiring public disclosure.
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