Surveillance & Privacy Clash: Montana Senate candidate Seth Bodnar escalated the fight over Flock Safety cameras by blasting one with a shotgun in a campaign ad, spotlighting growing backlash over automated license plate readers and AI-driven monitoring. Local AI Mobility: CubCloud AI in Missoula says it has applied for Tesla Cybercab service, aiming to bring more fully self-driving rides to Montana cities. Cancer Care Tech Boost: Central Montana Medical Center received a $17,450 Cancer Colors Celebration check to help buy new radiology and MRI-related equipment, including a nuclear medicine camera and upgrades for prostate and breast MRIs. STEM in the Classroom: MSU hosted Livingston seventh-graders for a hands-on career day spanning equine science, precision agriculture (including drone piloting), plant sciences, and land/environment studies. Mining Update (Tungsten): Red Mountain Mining reported “exceptional and consistent” rock chip results at its Pioneer tungsten project, including assays topping 5,400 ppm WO3 and added copper/silver/gold signals. Space Biology & Food for Astronauts: NASA selected 12 new investigations to support human exploration, including studies on growing edible plants off-planet and how space conditions affect astronaut health. Paleontology Breakthrough: A newly published North Dakota trackway describes the first known continuous adult T. rex trackway, offering fresh clues about how the animal moved. Accessibility Tech in Montana: Big Sky Audiology donated an Auracast transmitter to Billings Studio Theatre so patrons can stream performances directly to compatible hearing aids. Conservation Milestone: Gallatin Wildlife Association marked 50 years of work protecting wildlife habitat and migration corridors in the Greater Yellowstone region.