Biotech & M&A: Curium and Lantheus struck a definitive deal to merge in a transaction valued up to $8.0 billion, offering Lantheus shareholders $102.50 per share at closing plus up to $12 more in contingent value rights, a move that would combine radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and theranostics with Lantheus’ radiodiagnostics business. Healthcare & Cybersecurity: CareCloud began notifying patients after a breach exposed medical, financial and identity data tied to an AWS environment supporting its electronic health record systems, affecting about 345,000 people. Pharma Markets: AstraZeneca shares slid as reports said it was in early merger talks with Bristol Myers Squibb, with investors questioning the strategic logic behind a potential ~$400 billion combination. Energy & Data Centers: Exelon said its “high probability” data center load fell nearly 40% to about 11 GW in Q2 as utilities weeded out speculative projects via transmission security agreements. NJ Business & Finance: BCB Bancorp reported a $14.8 million net loss in Q2 2026, while NJ Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Jobs for America’s Graduates program earned national honors for career readiness outcomes. Politics & Voting: NJ GOP leaders pointed to Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s openness to voter ID as momentum builds for hearings when the Legislature returns.