Catholic Church Fallout in Kansas: The Vatican’s excommunication of the SSPX—an ultra-traditionalist Catholic sect—has deep Kansas roots in St. Marys, where the group has built a major church and is tied to local politics, while Kansas authorities have previously investigated abuse allegations and the matter is now in the hands of the Kansas AG’s office. Local Government & Housing: A Kansas City-area community meeting and a separate Housing Appeals Board record highlight how cities handle demolition decisions and compliance timelines, with residents raising concerns and boards moving cases forward. Kansas Public Health & Safety: Overland Park City Council is set to discuss the future of community pools amid extreme heat, including what to do with closed facilities and how to plan for the next five years. State Higher Ed: Kansas Health Science University in Wichita won WASC accreditation for a full six-year term, a major milestone for the school’s healthcare training mission. Tech, AI, and Community Impact: A proposed Wheatland County AI data center has residents worried about noise, environmental effects, and transparency—an issue that will resonate with Kansans watching similar projects. Federal/Legal Accountability: A multistate settlement targets Cash App over fraud protections, underscoring pressure on platforms to prevent scams and make victims whole. Education & AI Debate: A University of Kansas professor argues schools should rethink assignments that AI can already complete, shifting the focus from “cheating” to what students should learn.