Heat Emergency: New Jersey reported at least 19 suspected heat-related deaths after a days-long heatwave, with many victims found in homes without air conditioning; the extreme temperatures eased as storms rolled through, but the weather also knocked out power for nearly 1 million customers. Storms & Power: Restoration efforts continued after Friday’s thunderstorms, with utilities reporting hundreds of thousands still dark in parts of the region. Offshore Wind Uncertainty: As the Trump administration pushes to block offshore wind projects and offers buyouts, states are urging developers to stay engaged to protect long-term investment. Payments & Business Tech: AerPay, formerly SignaPay Direct, announced its official rebrand and highlighted dual-pricing payment tech aimed at helping merchants reduce processing costs. Health & Pharma: CORXEL Pharmaceuticals (Berkeley Heights) said its oral GLP-1 Phase 2 trial met primary weight-loss and safety goals for CX11. Public Safety & Courts: A former South Brunswick police officer was sentenced to five years for stealing more than $75,000 from a Policeman’s Benevolent Association fund. Sports Tech Spotlight: Hyundai used the World Cup’s New York/New Jersey venue to showcase its humanoid robot Atlas delivering the match ball during halftime.