AI Data Centers in Ohio: OpenAI has locked in a massive 20-year, 8-gigawatt Ohio data center lease tied to Nvidia backing, with plans tied to Pike County and a promise of major construction and jobs; Nvidia is also described as stepping in with a very large financial guarantee/backstop. Manufacturing & Defense: ITEN Defense broke ground on a new research, development and manufacturing facility in Ashtabula County, expanding composite armor production with federal support. Workforce & Training: A3 and Mahoning County Career & Technical Center are rolling out no-cost robotics and automation training across Ohio via a $499,000 workforce grant. Logistics Leadership: EASE Logistics named Sheena Galimore a 2026 Women in Supply Chain Forum Rising Star for leading a high-volume shift and driving AI-driven operations. Public Safety: Two workers were unaccounted for after explosions and a fire at an industrial recycling building in Toledo. Food Safety: A multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to fresh jalapeños has triggered recalls of salsa, guacamole, dips and other prepared foods sold in major retailers. Local Business: D4 Auto Spa is expanding mobile car detailing across more Columbus suburbs, bringing on-site service to customers. Transportation: Ohio 4 closures and detours are causing backups around Dayton as crews seal bridge decks. Education Recognition: Ohio University and OHIO Online earned a spot on the 2026 Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll for transfer student support.