Atomic Weapons Oversight: A nuclear safety watchdog says newly released parts of a JASON study back arguments against building plutonium pit plants in New Mexico and South Carolina, though the study still recommends keeping pit production plans on track. Diabetes Breakthrough: MUSC-linked researchers report a mouse trial where reprogrammed immune cells helped reverse newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetes, aiming at the root immune attack rather than just blood sugar control. Public Health & Vaccines: Measles cases are rising nationwide, with South Carolina readers watching as the Trump administration overhauls childhood vaccine guidance and immunity gaps widen. SNAP Changes: Starting Aug. 31, South Carolina SNAP benefits will be restricted from “little to no nutritional value” items like candy and sugary drinks, with some exemptions. Legal Spotlight: In the Alex Murdaugh retrial process, a judge moved the case out of Colleton County but left several key questions for later rulings. Local Safety: Richland County arrested a man training to become a deputy on criminal sexual conduct with a minor charge. Education Update: SC READY results show more students meeting reading and math expectations, but still fewer than half hit math benchmarks. Storm Readiness: South Carolina’s incident support team has deployed to Hawaii ahead of Tropical Storm Lala. Sports & Schools: Winthrop women’s soccer opened with a 4-2 loss; Richland Two named a new principal for Muller Road Middle School.