AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPublic Safety & Justice: Gov. Maura Healey pledged to sign Massachusetts’ “Trusted Adults Act,” closing an age-of-consent loophole after Miss Hall’s School rape accusations against a teacher, clearing the way for stronger prosecution of adults in authority who sexually contact 16- and 17-year-olds. Energy & Grid Resilience: A major heat wave is pushing the eastern U.S. toward record temperatures and straining power systems, with Massachusetts among the states under extreme heat warnings as demand spikes. Climate Impact: A new study says fossil-fuel pollution made this Fourth of July heat wave far more dangerous, raising health and outdoor-event risks. Tech & Robotics: Boston-based OtherSide Entertainment carried out another round of layoffs, cutting 18 workers on “Thick as Thieves,” leaving fewer than ten staff. Biotech: NeuroSense’s PrimeC hit its primary biomarker goal in a Phase 2b ALS trial, reporting a statistically significant TDP-43 reduction versus placebo. Business & Finance: BCG reported GCC assets under management rose 10% in 2025 to $2.7T, with retail growing faster than institutional—an industry signal for asset managers.
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