AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAntitrust & Media Tech: Twelve states including Connecticut moved to pause and block Paramount Skydance’s $110B takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the deal would “extinguish competition” in film distribution and basic cable—setting up a fast-moving court fight after the Trump Justice Department cleared the merger. Public Health & Safety: A new American Academy of Pediatrics warning highlights how quickly child drownings can turn fatal, urging families to treat pool safety as an urgent, seconds-based emergency. Cybersecurity: Google’s Mandiant report warns public agencies face faster attacks, with attackers moving from initial access to ransomware in about 22 seconds, plus long-running intrusions that can outlast common monitoring. Environment & Health: Lyme disease risk is expanding into more suburban and park settings, with tick spread linked to climate and development patterns. Connecticut STEM Community: UConn Extension Master Gardeners are offering free plant diagnostic help across Connecticut this summer. Energy & Policy: A Connecticut-linked business note flags shifting fuel and logistics pressures as geopolitical tensions reshape markets.
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