Colorado River Water Stress: Lake Mead hit a new record low, underscoring how drought is shrinking supplies for Nevada and the broader Southwest and raising the stakes for future delivery cutbacks. Mining & Critical Minerals: Blue Moon Metals added 33 tungsten and antimony projects near its Nevada Springer Complex, aiming to build a domestic critical-metals pipeline. Cybersecurity & Aviation: Delta is investigating an unauthorized Wi-Fi hotspot on a Las Vegas-to-Atlanta flight after DEF CON, prompting a temporary shutdown of onboard internet as a precaution. Local Governance & Public Safety Tech: Nevada County supervisors heard pushback over Flock Safety flock cameras, with residents questioning data use and oversight while the Sheriff’s Office defended their investigative value. Energy & Grid Demand: A federal push would speed connections for large power users to feed data centers running AI, setting up a new fight with communities over power, water, and siting. Transit & Infrastructure: North America’s transit bus market stays strong as fleets modernize, with Southern Nevada among the regions receiving new low-emission buses. Nevada Community & Agriculture: The Nevada County Fair returns with heavy emphasis on youth livestock and ag projects, including the junior livestock auction spotlight. Business Travel Trends: An Amex survey says major events are increasingly part of how companies build relationships and win business. Education Logistics: Parents demanded answers after CCSD students were left stranded at a bus stop on the first day of school.