AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGeothermal Push in Massachusetts: With building energy costs climbing, Massachusetts lawmakers are advancing geothermal heat-and-cool legislation aimed at making projects pencil out and cutting emissions tied to buildings. World Cup Logistics and Safety: As Haiti vs. Scotland kicks off in Foxborough, Massachusetts details crowd-management, evacuation and cybersecurity readiness, and urges residents to turn on phone emergency alerts; the state also points to about $86 million spent on preparations. EV Charging for Rideshare Drivers: Worcester-area drivers get a boost as a high-speed charger network expands, with six rapid sites statewide (including Worcester) funded via the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center to help gig and taxi drivers switch to EVs. Biotech Leadership and Deals: SOPHiA GENETICS names Ross Muken CEO effective July 1 and nominates Jurgi Camblong for chairman; Akeneo buys PricingHUB to connect product data and pricing for AI-driven commerce. Massachusetts Biotech Job Cuts: May layoffs hit nearly 7,000 across biopharma, with Takeda and BioNTech accounting for most cuts, including roles tied to Massachusetts. Public Health Tech: Curium, PeptiDream and PDRadiopharma report completion of patient dosing in Japan for 64Cu-PSMA-I&T in a registrational Phase 2 trial. Local Sports Access: Brockton opens a new public mini soccer pitch at Mulberry Park, part of a statewide push to expand youth soccer opportunities.
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