AI & Big Tech Shakeups: Google is reshuffling DeepMind leadership: Demis Hassabis steps into Alphabet chief scientist and DeepMind chair, while key engineer Jeff Dean exits—an ongoing sign of how fast California’s AI power centers are reorganizing. Neuroscience Breakthrough: A new study links hyperphosphorylated tau to Alzheimer’s by directly disrupting mitochondria via NDUFS3, triggering a self-feeding inflammatory damage cycle—opening a potential new drug target. Biotech & Lab Safety: Stanford-led researchers report the first AI-designed bacteriophages that kill resistant E. coli, while urging stronger biosafety and biosecurity guardrails. Public Health/Environment: Southern California air regulators hear Lineage Logistics’ cleanup plan after a Boyle Heights warehouse fire; a decision on an abatement order is expected. Energy Policy: RWE says it struck a $1.22B deal with the Trump administration to walk away from offshore wind leases off New York, California, and Louisiana. STEM Education & Research Ecosystems: Domino Data Lab joins the DOE Genesis Mission to speed AI-driven scientific discovery across labs. Wildlife & Roads: Research finds mountain lions may reduce deer-vehicle collisions by changing deer behavior away from roads.