Data Centers & Local Zoning: A Pennsylvania developer is suing Andover Township in Sussex County to overturn a May ban on data centers, arguing the township reversed course after public outcry. Energy & Reliability Oversight: New Jersey regulators opened two investigations into JCP&L—one tied to long-running reliability standards and another focused on the utility’s response to July 4 outages—asking customers to share their experiences. Household Finances: New Census Bureau data show NJ households are among the wealthiest, with high net worth but also high debt, largely tied to home equity. Mobility & Safety: NJ’s new e-bike law is drawing complaints from advocates who say it’s hardest on low-speed riders and families needing accessible options. Food & Consumer Health: Consumer Reports found arsenic in popular rice brands, renewing scrutiny on heavy metals in everyday staples. Biopharma & Pets: Merck will present new HIV pipeline data at AIDS 2026, while Zoetis launched Lenivia, a long-acting osteoarthritis pain treatment for dogs, in Canada and the EU. Aviation & Travel: American Airlines resumed direct Philly–Budapest flights, and Southwest Florida airports are seeing new ultra-low-cost routes. Global Trade/Defense: The U.S. approved a nearly $2B arms sale to Saudi Arabia, with a New Jersey contractor named. World Cup Business Angle: NJ is set to host the final amid wildfire-smoke health alerts affecting the region, and FIFA turf “souvenirs” are fueling debate over whether the state should share in proceeds.