AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoReunion Island Tech & Health: Zeop, Oceinde’s telecom arm in Réunion, named Thierry Souche as CEO, tapping 30+ years across telecom and cloud after roles at Orange and OVHcloud. Public Health & Environment: France is stepping up its fight against tiger mosquitoes after record outbreaks, with a startup in Montpellier using sterile male mosquitoes to curb dengue, Zika, and chikungunya spread. Local Safety Story: Réunion residents point to a sharp drop in shark attacks since 2019, crediting SMART drumlines and other measures for ending the island’s “shark crisis.” Science & Society: Researchers are probing the “cellular substrate of loneliness,” treating social isolation as a biological need rather than just a mood. Tech/Media Business: Fox agreed to acquire Roku in a ~$22B deal, aiming to own more of the connected-TV distribution layer. Sports Tech Culture: The UFC’s White House event and broader offseason chatter dominated coverage, but the big tech angle remains connected viewing and streaming platforms.
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