Food Safety Shock: Taco Bell sales dipped as a Cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce spread across multiple states, including West Virginia; Yum Brands says the impact is temporary and sales are rebounding after the chain and supplier pulled product. Energy & Environment: West Virginia’s leaders joined other states in opposing an EPA-Chemours PFAS “backroom deal,” arguing it won’t deliver meaningful cleanup for affected communities. Flood Recovery & Accountability: A Weston flood survivor says government help hasn’t matched the damage after flash floods destroyed multiple homes, raising pressure for faster disaster response. AI Data Centers & Permitting: Bedington’s “Project Blue Jay” has filed for a stormwater construction permit, signaling early steps toward a major data center build in Berkeley County. Workforce & Training: A federal push would fast-track commercial driver’s licenses for military veterans, aiming to fill trucking shortages. Local Development: WVU says it has reached a negotiated resolution to assume full ownership of University Place, keeping student housing operations steady. Outdoor Tourism & Trails: Expedia’s trails fund will support new connector routes linking Franklin and Durbin to the Monongahela National Forest. Education & Agriculture: WVU Davis College is highlighting a chestnut restoration effort as the American chestnut makes a comeback.