Ohio Education & Community Support: A $1,500 grant helped OHIO Southern’s Bobcat Academy in Ironton provide a free week of summer learning and meals for 30 kids, with hands-on sessions led by local experts and faculty. Public Safety & Courts: Two Columbus men were indicted on dozens of felony counts tied to the Aug. 3 theft of 27 firearms and a taser from Fin Feather Fur in Ashland. Manufacturing & Auto Supply Chains: GM is backing out of its Indiana battery-cell joint venture with Samsung SDI and restarting production at its Ohio battery venture after a seven-month shutdown, aiming to rightsize EV battery inventory. AI Infrastructure & Finance: Nvidia is reportedly in talks to invest up to $3B in SoftBank’s SB Energy for an OpenAI data-center project in Ohio, with financing support discussed around $100B and a possible initial guarantee under $120B. Weather & Recovery: Crooksville residents are beginning flood cleanup after severe flooding damaged homes, with volunteers stepping in to help with demolition and rebuilding. Food Safety: Walmart recalled 3,240 Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits in 29 states, including Ohio, due to possible listeria contamination. Aviation & Policy: The NBAA praised the FAA and Ohio senators for opposing closure of Burke Lakefront Airport. Business & Workforce: Ohio’s U.S. Sen. Jon Husted toured Anduril and Path Robotics in Columbus, highlighting defense tech and AI-driven manufacturing support for workers and employers.