Municipal Investing Shift: Peterborough City Council in Ontario voted to join the ONE Joint Investment Board under the Prudent Investor Standard, widening what cities can do with excess cash beyond the old “Legal List” limits. Sports Finance: The New York Yankees secured a $2.6B financing deal with Apollo Sports Capital, mixing credit and equity to refinance debt and fund growth. Ultra-Wealth Tax Fight: Trump said he’s exploring federal options to block NYC’s pied-à-terre tax, while a judge already halted rollout after homeowners sued. Household Debt Watch: The New York Fed reported U.S. household debt fell $13B in Q2 (first drop in six years), led by lower mortgage balances and smaller student-loan declines. AI & Finance Risk: The Chartered Insurance Institute warned an AI fluency gap could undermine responsible adoption, stressing training, transparency, and real accountability. Data Center Backlash: A panel said more power/water disclosure and community engagement could ease opposition as moratoriums and stricter rules spread. Wealth Taxes Reality Check: A Spain study found no mass exodus after wealth-tax changes, even with internal tax-free moves. Personal Finance How-To: A TIPS ladder example showed how inflation-adjusted income can be more predictable than the classic 4% rule. Consumer Safety: NHTSA urged a VIN-based recall check after notices, not just model/year lookups. Labor & Gig Protections: NYC is pushing a Delivery Protection Act to require Amazon and others to hire “last mile” drivers as employees.