Alzheimer’s Research Boost: Washington University in St. Louis helped launch open-source AI tools through a global C-BRAIN consortium, aiming to speed Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative treatment research by pulling insights from published and “dark” data. Local Health Workforce Pipeline: Ozarks Technical Community College is expanding partnerships with the University of Missouri to create affordable Springfield pathways into advanced medical and pharmacy careers. Public Health & Environment: A decade-long USGS study finds pesticide pollution in Midwest and Great Plains rivers is widespread, with levels that may harm aquatic life. Food Safety Watch: Recent restaurant inspection reports flag issues like uncovered raw oysters and sanitation problems in Arkansas. Missouri Health Policy: Missouri’s Planned Parenthood lawsuit debate centers on how abortion-related facility rules are described and enforced. Care Access & Fraud: A Kansas City woman was indicted in a SNAP fraud case alleging false reporting of income and assets. Safety Alerts: Multiple Missouri crashes this week include a fatal I-55 crash in Perry County and a Randolph County rollover that injured a woman and three children. State Government Appointments: Gov. Mike Kehoe announced four Missouri board and commission appointments. Health-Related Legal Action: A securities fraud class action was filed in Missouri federal court involving Peabody Energy’s Centurion Mine disclosures.