Canada Nuclear Policy: Ottawa published the next step for a Deep Geological Repository, moving to list the project under the Building Canada Act—aimed at long-term used-fuel management and energy security. AI in Work & Health: Recruiters are testing “agent” workflows to speed sourcing and outreach, while US health policy debates AI slowdown calls, Medicare prior-authorization denials, and a push for outcome-based care models. Energy Costs Hit Everywhere: Diesel hit a record $6.44/gallon, squeezing farmers, trucking and food logistics; Iran-linked shipping risk is also driving one-day oil tanker costs above $1m. US-Russia Sanctions: Trump signed a sweeping Russia sanctions bill targeting officials, banks, and a shadow tanker fleet, with tariff powers aimed at Moscow’s energy revenues. Nigeria Creative Economy Push: Tinubu met Bolloré in Paris to expand film, entertainment and fibre-optic investment, betting on jobs and digitalisation. Local Growth Signals: Georgia hospitals report $145B in annual economic impact; Kyrgyzstan sees rising bankruptcy filings, with 29 enterprises still in process. Markets & Business: Skyworks extended Qorvo note exchange offers; Purdue warns tight corn/soy stocks could keep prices elevated.