Antitrust & Media: California and 11 other states, including New Jersey, filed suit to block Paramount’s $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery deal, arguing it would “extinguish competition” and raise prices for theaters, cable and consumers; the states also sought a temporary pause while the case plays out. Tech & Infrastructure: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was named technology and innovation partner for JFK’s New Terminal One, tasked with building the terminal’s digital backbone, including passenger processing, AI-enabled IT operations and cybersecurity, as part of the Port Authority’s $19 billion JFK overhaul. Energy & Reliability: JCP&L told customers storm damage was “comparable to what we see in hurricanes,” after July 4 weekend outages tied to severe storms and extreme heat left hundreds of thousands without power. Banking: Unity Bancorp reported $14.5 million in Q2 net income, citing net interest margin strength and balanced loan and deposit growth. Biotech Manufacturing: Cellares and Sonoma Biotherapeutics will automate manufacturing of Sonoma’s Phase I autologous CAR-Treg therapy for rheumatoid arthritis at Cellares’ Bridgewater smart factory. Consumer & Health: A packaged pounded yam product sold in multiple states, including New Jersey, was recalled over an undeclared milk allergen.