AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCybersecurity in Maryland: New research presented at USENIX in Baltimore details three fresh Windows flaws that could let attackers gain system privileges and even install malware remotely, including a memory-related exploit dubbed “Download more RAM.” Maryland Courts & Tech Policy: Maryland Tax Court struck down the state’s digital advertising tax, ordering refunds to Apple, Google and Peacock TV under the Internet Tax Freedom Act and constitutional limits. Health & Nutrition Research: A systematic review links higher ultra-processed food intake with lower levels of key nutrients (vitamins A/E, selenium, carotenoids), while a separate report highlights early promise for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs in treating PMOS, a hormonal disorder. Environment & Public Health: An air-quality expert urges Marylanders to check outdoor pollution daily and reduce exposure when levels spike. Local Water Concerns: Howard County is investigating after residents filmed a lawn-care hose entering a storm drain in Columbia, raising worries about chemical runoff into waterways. Space Science: NASA’s Webb telescope gets a software workaround to better image bright planets without losing data.
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