STEM Manufacturing Expansion: Boresight is leasing a much larger Huntsville, Alabama facility (about 15x its current site) to scale production of its BQ-400 aerial target drone, adding 3D printing and support tech to ramp output from “hundreds to thousands.” Public Health & Food Safety: A nationwide cyclospora outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce has triggered a 27-state recall that includes Alabama; Taylor Farms says the implicated central Mexico lots should be thrown out and not washed. Local Education (STEAM): Edmond P. Talbot Middle School was selected for a Smithsonian STEAM School of Distinction pathway, starting with a multi-year planning institute to build a long-term science/tech/engineering/arts/math program. STEM Workforce Training: A+ College Ready’s E3 summer conference is training Alabama educators and administrators on strengthening instruction across grades 6–12, including computer science. Health Research: A Binghamton-led study with University of Alabama co-authors links poor sleep quality to different brain network connectivity patterns by age and sex, with older adults showing changes that resemble early Alzheimer’s stages. Housing Market Data: WalletHub ranks Huntsville No. 12 for first-time homebuyers, citing a balance of affordability, taxes, job strength, and quality of life. STEM Partnerships: Callan JMB and Alabama State University plan to sign a partnership in Marion focused on workforce development and applied research tied to pharmaceutical manufacturing and biotech.