Food Safety & Recalls: FDA reversed part of its cyclospora probe, calling a Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce test a false positive and apologizing, but the company’s recall tied to a multistate outbreak still stands, with Ohio among the affected states. Public Health & Weather: Canadian wildfire smoke is triggering air quality alerts across the Midwest and Northeast, including Ohio, as officials warn residents to limit outdoor activity. Workforce & Biomanufacturing: JobsOhio and the Ohio Life Sciences Association are pushing an Ohio Life Science Training Center to build a statewide pipeline of operators and technicians for pharma and biotech. Local Governance & Federal Funding: DOJ threatens to withhold grant money from “sanctuary” cities unless they cooperate with ICE, raising legal fights over police and rape-kit funding. Energy & Data Centers: New reporting highlights how AI is driving extreme data-center power demand—one liquid-cooled AI rack can draw 16+ times a standard rack—fueling broader backlash. Finance & Policy: Tariff reimbursement refunds are starting to land for some Ohio-area businesses, signaling the process is moving after earlier legal setbacks. Cybersecurity: U.S. prosecutors unsealed charges against Russian nationals and hosting firms tied to ransomware and other cybercrimes causing $62M+ in losses. Ohio Courts & Access to Justice: Ohio attorneys reported 112,000 pro bono hours in 2025, worth more than $28M for people who can’t afford legal help.