AI in Nevada health care access: Nevada Health Authority kicked off the first application cycle of SHARP, a nearly $58M grant program aimed at expanding the health care workforce and boosting clinical capacity in certified shortage areas. Robotics in local medicine: Alta Vista Regional Hospital began offering Mako SmartRobotics for knee and hip replacements, using pre-op CT scans to build patient-specific surgical plans. Mining operations update (Rosebud): Blossom Gold says reopening Portal #2 at its Rosebud Project in Pershing County is underway, with earthworks expected to finish and the portal opening targeted for the week of July 20—unlocking underground drilling plans for Q4 2026. Space chemistry find: Astronomers reported detecting natural sugar erythrulose in interstellar space, a step toward understanding how life-building compounds could form between stars. Energy + land innovation: A look at ecovoltaics and agrivoltaics highlights how solar can be paired with farming to protect soil and support biodiversity. Regional tech + governance: Sparks police clarified it’s open to regional law enforcement coordination but says no formal consolidation talks have started. Tourism watch: A new report says Southern Nevada tourism still drives the economy despite a visitation dip, with $50.8B in visitor spending in 2025.