Nuclear & Energy: Copper One hit 2,400 feet at its Majuba Hill project in Pershing County with its first AI-assisted core hole, sending initial core to ALS Reno for geochemical analysis as assays await. Mining & Critical Minerals: Nevada’s tungsten push continues as new geophysical mapping at the Nevada Tungsten District turns up fresh targets, while other Nevada mineral updates keep spotlighting domestic supply. Water & Data Centers: Western lakes are shrinking as AI-driven data center buildouts expand near water-stressed basins, with Walker Lake in Nevada named among the most affected. Health Policy: Nevada paused licensing and Medicaid enrollment for new hospice and home-health providers amid fraud concerns, citing sharp Medicaid spending growth and a surge in Southern Nevada providers since 2020. Housing & Costs: A Nevada home affordability gap is widening as prices rise faster than local incomes, leaving many buyers priced out. Transportation & Safety: NDOT and Visit Carson City launched a K-12 walk/bike safety art contest, with winning work slated for a Carson City mural. Entertainment & Gaming: WSOP wrapped 100 bracelet events at Paris and Horseshoe Las Vegas with a record 251,899 entries and a $10M Main Event prize still to come.