AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWeather Engineering & Limits: China’s “Sky River” plan to seed Tibetan clouds with silver iodide promised huge rainfall gains, but it never delivered—highlighting how hard it is to control weather at scale. Higher Ed Closures: A Palos Heights college is going virtual to preserve its campus after closing, part of a wider wave of shutdowns driven by debt and enrollment declines. Ukraine Refugees’ Uncertainty: Ukrainians in the U.S. face renewed instability as work authorizations expire, leaving families scrambling for stability after fleeing war. Extreme Heat Hits America 250: Heatwaves forced cancellations and strained power grids, with tens of millions under extreme heat warnings nationwide. Public Health Snapshot: The CDC reports the U.S. age-adjusted death rate fell to a record low in 2025, tied in part to continued declines in overdose deaths. Alaska Angle—Aviation & Travel: Alaska Airlines’ miles sale ends July 5, and Starlink coverage continues to expand—both tied to how Alaskans plan travel and connectivity. Alaska Angle—Local Economy: Alaska’s invasive green crabs are pushing north, raising new monitoring and management concerns.
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