Border Wall Fight: A federal judge refused to halt Trump administration plans for 62 miles of border wall along the Tohono O’odham Nation reservation, saying the tribe didn’t show the wall would change reservation boundaries without Congress—while the Nation posted “No Trespassing” signs and warned contractors to stay off tribal land. Energy & Data Centers: Arizona regulators approved a standardized “large-load” process to shield rural electric co-op customers from costs tied to new data centers, aiming to keep existing ratepayers from subsidizing expansion. Highway Construction: ADOT hit the halfway mark on Tucson’s $600M I-10 widening between Kino Parkway and Alvernon Way, with major interchange work shifting traffic and affecting nearby businesses; Marana also warned of overnight Cortaro Road lane closures late August into early September. Public Health: A Mayo Clinic Phoenix review found Valley fever is the most common cause of community-acquired pneumonia among tested Arizona patients, but about a quarter weren’t tested—raising the risk of missed fungal cases. Education & Workforce: ASU launched a bachelor’s in content creation for aspiring influencers, drawing criticism over degree value; separate ASU research highlights an oil-and-gas talent crisis as retirements loom. Local Business Growth: SYNERGY HomeCare said it expanded to 626 territories after adding 101 in 2025, positioning it as a top non-medical homecare franchise system. Pet Safety: Oma’s Pride recalled frozen raw dog food in multiple states after salmonella contamination concerns.