Climate & Heat Extremes: A new report warns Earth is heading toward an El Niño-driven surge, with models pointing to a peak around 3.6°C above average and record-breaking heat and fires across Europe, including massive burned areas and thousands of heat-related deaths in Spain. Waterway & Energy Security: US escorts moved 40 commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz with about 18 million barrels, while analysts say Iran may struggle to fully block traffic and could shift tactics. Regional Escalation Risks: Iran and the US traded strikes and retaliatory attacks across the Gulf region, with updated travel advisories issued for Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain—raising risks for transport and maritime routes. Local Wildlife Safety (Lebanon, NH): Police in Lebanon, New Hampshire, warned residents after multiple aggressive attacks by an animal described as a gray fox or fisher cat, urging caution near wooded areas and immediate medical care if bitten or scratched. Energy Demand & Data Centers: New Hampshire lawmakers and officials discussed a potential moratorium on AI data centers, citing concerns about electricity availability and rising power costs. Recycling & Waste Markets: Rockwood’s president, based in Lebanon, Tennessee, was appointed to Tennessee’s recycling market advisory council to help close recyclable-material supply gaps for manufacturers.