Data Centers & Climate: European neocloud Nebius says its emissions jumped 32x in a year, driven by rapid data center expansion, with 99% of 2025 Scope 1/2 coming from data center operations. Pharma Expansion: Hovione’s expanded East Windsor, NJ facility is gearing up for a ribbon-cutting this fall, including tripled U.S. spray-drying capacity and plans to cut its carbon footprint 40% by 2030. Retail Growth: Barnes & Noble will open a new North Jersey store in Wayne this fall/winter, adding a cafe and taking over space vacated by a wine retailer. AI & Enterprise: Cognizant launched a dedicated EMEA AI unit from its New Jersey base to help enterprises move agentic AI projects from pilots to production. Housing Policy: New Jersey is targeting algorithmic rent setting as rents stay among the nation’s highest, aiming to curb coordinated increases. PFAS Oversight: The Southern Environmental Law Center criticized EPA’s proposed Chemours PFAS settlement as too lenient and not requiring strong cleanup or future protections. Sports Governance: Pressure is rising on FIFA President Gianni Infantino as UEFA/CONCACAF and others oppose a plan to sell World Cup stakes to private equity. Earnings Watch: Organon reported Q2 earnings of $108M on $1.56B revenue, missing per-share expectations. Energy Costs: Gas prices held near $4.09 nationally as crude stays around $80 a barrel, with August relief uncertain.