AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCybersecurity: Carnival Cruise Line disclosed a major data breach that may have exposed personal details for about 6 million passengers, including names, addresses, emails, phone numbers, dates of birth, and government ID numbers like passports. Data centers & power: Vermont Gov. Phil Scott vetoed a law meant to curb unchecked data center growth, drawing fire from Democrats and environmental groups over potential utility bill hikes and pollution. Space weather: NOAA warned of a geomagnetic storm from solar activity, with a chance for northern lights farther south than usual and minor impacts to satellites, GPS, radio, and power systems. Marine research: Maine’s Department of Marine Resources is seeking participants for shark research in the northern Gulf of Maine, focused on boat-based white shark fishing experience. STEM education (Maine): New state reporting shows female science proficiency in 2024-25 at 42.4% in Hancock County and 37% in Penobscot County, with Kennebec County at 37.8%. Local tech/community: UMaine Extension and the Joy Truck 4-H Collaborative will host an Introduction to 4-H workshop in Brownville on June 17.
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