Climate Tech & Consent: Cate Blanchett praised Prince William as an “extraordinary” hands-on climate leader through the Earthshot Prize, while also backing consent-focused AI scraping rules via her RSL Media register. Packaging Leadership: The Institute of Packaging Professionals named Conor Carlin as its new president from 1 August 2026, continuing a long transition after Jane Chase’s retirement. AI at Work Burnout: New Australian survey work links regular AI use with lower confidence, less use of personal strengths, and higher burnout risk. Antibiotic Resistance: A major global study warns antibiotic resistance in young children is rising, with projections of steep increases in key drug resistance by 2035 unless action changes course. Health & Tech Markets (PR-style): Multiple market reports (disposable syringes, lead wires, contact lenses, patient monitoring devices) forecast steady growth driven by chronic disease, ageing, and connected care. Data Centres Power Rules: Australia’s energy minister says data centres should meet national standards favouring renewables, casting doubt on NT plans to power centres with shale gas. Undersea Security: Research flags submarine cables as increasingly vulnerable as low-cost unmanned underwater systems lower the barrier to undersea disruption. Cultivated Food: Aleph Farms cleared by Singapore’s food regulator to sell cultivated beef, signalling more APAC momentum for alternative proteins.