Data Centers & Power: Nebius says its carbon emissions jumped 32x in 2025, driven by rapid data center expansion in Finland and other active sites, while it reports a relatively low PUE and points to developing Scope 3 reporting. Pharma Manufacturing: Hovione is planning a ribbon-cutting for its expanded East Windsor, NJ facility, adding more than 200,000 sq. ft. and tripling U.S. spray-drying capacity, with a stated push to cut its carbon footprint 40% by 2030. Broadband Buildout: Brightspeed continues network expansion across multiple states, including Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas, with construction underway to reach thousands of homes and businesses. Aviation & Regional Travel: Lufthansa plans to cut its Frankfurt–JFK winter schedule roughly in half, while still serving Newark, signaling tougher competition on major transatlantic routes. PFAS Accountability: The Southern Environmental Law Center criticizes EPA’s proposed Chemours settlement as too lenient and lacking enforceable cleanup and protections. Retail & Local Economy: Barnes & Noble is set to open a new store with a cafe in Wayne (Route 23 north) this fall, adding to Passaic County’s retail footprint. Consumer Policy: NJ’s “Skip the Stuff” plastic utensil rule kicks in Aug. 1, requiring customers to request utensils instead of getting them automatically. Tech & Business Services: Cognizant launches a dedicated EMEA AI unit to help enterprises move agentic AI projects from pilots to production. Sports Betting Regulation: New York sues Kalshi to halt prediction market contracts, seeking major penalties and arguing the platform is operating unlicensed gambling. Healthcare Practice: A national survey finds wide variation among clinicians on diagnosing and treating C. diff, highlighting gaps in guideline use and treatment choices. Local Safety Program: Lavallette rolls out “Helmet Hero” rewards with police and an ice cream shop to boost bike safety compliance among kids. Automotive Retail: J&S AutoHaus launches a customer satisfaction program standardizing inspections, paperwork, financing support, and post-purchase service across its NJ dealerships. Energy & Infrastructure: New Jersey utility planning continues to focus on grid reliability and storage, including proposals for large battery projects in Salem County.