AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFood Safety: The FDA upgraded Publix’s frozen GreenWise organic blueberry and mixed berry recall to a Class I, the highest-risk category, after E. coli illnesses sent 12 people to hospitals across eight states including North Carolina. Higher Ed & Policy: The UNC System responded to Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s reform “call to action,” laying out its approach to admissions, affordability, free speech and academic rigor. Insurance & Risk: North Carolina’s captive insurance growth is accelerating as regulators lean into flexible rules and expanding cell structures to attract new formations. Energy & Security: A U.S.-run, covert shipping corridor near the Strait of Hormuz is helping move about 10 million barrels a day despite Iran tensions, coordinated from Fort Bragg in North Carolina. Retail & Tech: Amazon plans to expand drone deliveries to nearly 500 U.S. cities by year-end, aiming for faster suburban drop-offs. Local Business & Community: NCDOT is distributing free laptops with hotspots to high school students in underserved areas, funded by a federal Digital Opportunity grant. Entertainment: “Outer Banks” Season 5 premieres Thursday as the final run heads to Europe and back to a Carolina-set storyline.
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