Data Centers & Power Costs: PUCO ordered AEP Ohio to require 180 days’ notice from data center firms before grid connection, aiming to prevent ratepayer cost spikes and keep power planning on track. Defense Aviation Deal: Joby Aviation will buy Dayton-based Resonant Sciences for about $500 million, folding its profitable RF and mission systems into a dedicated defense unit. Manufacturing & Logistics Growth: Bluegrass Supply Chain says it merged two very different operations in 30 days and then hit a 223% jump in orders—now holding steady as a new baseline. Food Safety & Retail Impact: Multiple recalls tied to salmonella risk from jalapeño products continue to ripple across major retailers, including Kroger and Walmart. Agriculture Training in Ohio: Humane Handling Institute brought hands-on humane livestock handling training to McCarty Family Farms, using AR “cattle vision” goggles to improve facility design and reduce hesitation points. Weather Disruptions: Severe thunderstorm warnings and watches are active across parts of Ohio’s Miami Valley, with damaging winds and flooding rains the main threats. Workforce & HR Services: OPOC.us plans to add up to 375 jobs in Worthington, expanding HR and benefits services as employers seek healthcare cost control. Retail Expansion: Chicken Salad Chick announced a new Cleveland-area opening in Fairview Park, continuing its Ohio footprint growth.