Native Data Centers on Tribal Lands: Honor the Earth says at least 37 proposed hyperscale data centers are mapped near Native American areas, with federal policy and state bills accelerating the push—raising alarms about water, power, and ratepayer impacts. AI Privacy Clash: China warned that Anthropic’s Claude Code tool may include a “built-in monitoring” mechanism that could transmit sensitive user data without consent, escalating U.S.-China AI security and IP tensions. Middle East Escalation: The U.S. and Iran traded missile and drone attacks near the Strait of Hormuz; Trump says the U.S. is reinstating a naval blockade and charging a 20% cargo fee, while markets react to renewed risk. Haiti TPS vs “Do Not Travel”: The State Department urges Americans to avoid Haiti, even as DHS moves to strip legal status from about 330,000 Haitians with Temporary Protected Status. Mental Health Access Gap: A University of Michigan poll finds many adults 50+ still don’t know about 988, despite willingness to use crisis lines. Tax Lawsuit Tossed: A judge says Trump’s IRS lawsuit was filed for an “improper purpose,” undermining claims tied to a settlement. Competition Fight: California and 11 states sue to block Paramount’s $110B Warner Bros deal, arguing it would reduce competition in film and cable distribution. Rural Iowa Funding: USDA invests $19M for rural Iowa projects spanning clinics, emergency response, clean water, and business support. Healthcare “Work Tax”: A new analysis argues U.S. healthcare administration and billing costs amount to a $250B “work tax” that rarely reaches patients.