Border Wall & Environment: Federal agents raided a protest camp in Lochiel and cut down the last “grandmother” cottonwood tree to clear the way for a double border wall, after weeks of tree-sit resistance. Energy & Power: AI data centers are intensifying the power-grid squeeze, with counties pausing new projects while developers still push forward—raising the stakes for electricity and water planning. Telecom & Local Permitting: The FCC cleared a Cornville cell tower for construction, rejecting calls for more environmental review. Mining & Manufacturing: Florence Copper officially launched commercial production at its Florence facility, marking the first new U.S. major copper operation in nearly 20 years using in-situ recovery. Aviation & Travel: United will add twice-daily Denver-to-Flagstaff flights next summer, boosting competition at a regional airport long dominated by American. Skilled Trades: A national report says the U.S. needs 1.7M skilled-trades workers annually through 2035, while training pipelines fall far short—Arizona is among the hardest-hit states. Food Safety & Retail: Gias Foods recalled bettergoods lemon alfredo fettuccine over possible Listeria contamination; meanwhile, PepsiCo recalled about 122,000 cases of Gatorade in 37 states over undeclared food dyes. Healthcare Business: Beacon Behavioral Partners is highlighting growth in interventional psychiatry as it expands its network.