Food Safety & Agriculture: The Cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell remains the big national story, with federal health officials still pointing to Taylor Farms de Mexico even after an FDA lab result was later called a false positive; the CDC says 1,644 illnesses across Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia, with 94 hospitalizations, and Taco Bell has removed Taylor Farms lettuce from its system while lawsuits and recalls expand. Public Health Accountability: WVU Health Systems reached a $4.1 million federal settlement over opioid thefts and reporting failures, after DEA findings showed systemwide theft and lax record keeping. Energy & Utilities: AEP is seeking PSC approval for a $200M plan to extend a coal-fired plant in Marshall County, with rate impacts tied to future load needs like data centers; separately, EQT reported Q2 results and raised its 2026 production forecast amid weaker gas prices. West Virginia Growth & Jobs: WVU leads an NSF RETI Consortium winning up to $160M over a decade, adding up to $321M with partners to drive energy security tech, startups and jobs. Local Business & Construction: Rainelle Medical Center broke ground on a new clinic near White Sulphur Springs, targeting completion in spring 2027. Finance: WesBanco posted record Q2 2026 results, with net income rising to $88.4M. Community & Culture: Bluefield’s Hotel Thelma restaurant restoration received a $100K grant to bring back a soul food spot.