M&A/Media: Paramount Skydance asked a court to enforce a bond tied to state AG and Writers Guild lawsuits that are blocking its Warner Bros. Discovery merger—arguing delay costs are “substantial.” AI/Health & Research: Google DeepMind released AlphaGenome Atlas, a free, massive map of how all 9 billion single-letter DNA changes may affect gene switching—aimed at speeding up genetic disease work. Tech/Quantum: IonQ launched Superion 256, a 256-qubit quantum system designed for volume production using standard semiconductor-style control chips. Data Centers/Local Impact: A new poll finds 69% of Americans oppose nearby AI data centers, with opposition cutting across party and income. NYC/9-11 Records: NYC unveiled a public portal with 170,000 pages of 9/11 health and air-quality documents, as officials face renewed scrutiny over Ground Zero toxin handling. Trade/Construction Costs: Canada rolled out retaliatory tariffs that hit steel, aluminum, lumber and other building inputs, raising pressure on New York businesses and small farmers. Aerospace Supply Chain: GE Aerospace agreed to buy Consolidated Precision Products for $11.75B to expand castings capacity for jets and defense. Real Estate/Branding: Warburg Realty is rebranding again, moving under Christie’s International Real Estate after prior Compass and Coldwell Banker shifts. Funding/Startups: Celero raised $275M to build coherent digital signal processors for AI-optimized data center networking.