Utah Suicide Prevention: Lehi’s “i love you, bro” project is expanding evidence-based men’s workshops that use camaraderie and vulnerability to tackle high male suicide rates. Dark-Sky Tech & Policy: Provo approved new dark-sky compliant outdoor lighting rules for new installs and major remodels, aiming to cut light pollution. Public Safety Cameras: Salt Lake City Police defended its continued use of license plate reader cameras, citing privacy guardrails and limited retention. Climate & Health: Utah’s record-breaking summer heat is raising alarms about worsening heat risks, with new reporting suggesting official heat-death counts may be far too low. STEM & Learning Research: University of Utah Health researchers used machine learning to show how training changes learning in both neural networks and living brains. Nuclear & Energy Workforce: DOE and Utah Rep. Burgess Owens joined a Nevada roundtable on critical minerals, workforce development, and supply chain security. Fintech & Banking: Chime agreed to buy Stride Bank for $590M, with Stride’s Salt Lake City presence tied to the deal. Local Tech Governance: Summit County updated Snyderville Basin rezone process (Ordinance 1016) to shift detailed engineering later in development. Health Policy: Planned Parenthood of Montana announced a Bozeman clinic opening in summer 2027. Sports Tech Product: ShredShox launched its first full-suspension ski system, promising big reductions in impact forces.