Water & Environment: Conservation groups sued in federal court to block the Trump-approved Cadiz Inc. plan to revive a dormant pipeline for moving Mojave Desert groundwater, arguing the Bureau of Land Management ignored ecosystem harm to species and violated federal land and environmental rules. Food Supply Chain: Lettuce-driven costs and a cyclospora outbreak are hitting restaurant sales, with Taco Bell reporting a 2% same-store sales dip as it removed shredded iceberg lettuce tied to the outbreak and suppliers recalled product. Logistics & Automation: DoorDash launched DoorDash Air after FAA certification, but the FAA says deliveries can’t start yet until it reviews aircraft and operations—raising the bar for workers as drone delivery grows. Mining & Defense Materials: American Tungsten agreed to acquire an antimony mine in Arizona and an antimony processing refinery in Nevada to build more domestic supply for defense-linked minerals. Energy & Grid Stress: Extreme heat continues to strain power systems, with emergency grid orders issued across multiple states and Arizona utilities seeing record demand. Hospitality & Inclusion: DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Mesa renewed its Certified Autism Center designation, expanding staff training and guest support. Local Business: Black Rock Coffee Bar is expanding in northern Arizona with new drive-thru locations in Prescott Valley and Sedona. Agriculture & Border Trade: USDA funding and updates continue around sterile fly control and reopening cattle ports as screwworm safeguards remain central to southern border livestock flows.