U.S.-China Trade & Agriculture: China bought about 1 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans this week, with USDA also reporting another 340,000 tons—moves that could keep pressure on global supplies as the U.S. harvest nears and negotiations with Beijing continue. Public Health: California health officials warned of a measles exposure tied to an unvaccinated Amtrak passenger who traveled through multiple counties, urging residents to check vaccination status. Transportation & Infrastructure: Tennessee’s I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes—Tennessee’s biggest highway investment—moves forward as a $9.2B Ferrovial-led project aimed at easing congestion between Nashville and Murfreesboro. Energy Costs: Gas prices remain uneven, with local reports showing some of the lowest premium and diesel prices in parts of the Midwest and South, while broader coverage points to ongoing fuel pressure. Defense & Foreign Policy: Trump announced a Denmark-Greenland security deal granting the U.S. “permanent control” over security; critics say it may not change the long-running access the U.S. already has. Weather: Tropical Depression Six formed in the Atlantic, with no expected U.S. mainland impact. Local Governance & Tech: A debate over data centers is intensifying, with some communities pushing moratoriums as leaders weigh jobs against concerns. Health Care Breakthrough: Children’s Wisconsin reported early results from a newly approved gene therapy for rare hearing loss. Wildlife & Fisheries: Alaska’s Wrangell borough declared a disaster after an early Dungeness crab season closure, citing sea otter pressure.