NHL Blockbuster: The Florida Panthers have acquired captain Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators, reuniting him with brother Matthew in South Florida. The deal sends Florida two first-round picks (No. 9 and No. 25), plus a 2027 second-rounder and a top-10-protected 2029 first-round pick to Ottawa. Energy & Growth: The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved new orders aimed at speeding electric grid hookups for AI data centers, pushing utilities to move faster and requiring data centers to pay for their own power. Florida Economy: Suncoast vacation-home sales are cooling fast, with a reported 67% plunge in mortgage-financed second-home purchases from 2021 to 2025—pointing to higher rates, insurance costs, and uncertainty. Foreign Policy: Cuba’s foreign minister renewed attacks on Marco Rubio, accusing the U.S. of chronic lying and contradicting President Trump. World Affairs: U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland wrapped up at the high level, with technical talks set to continue after Trump’s threats. Politics Abroad: Colombia’s runoff remains razor-thin as Trump-backed Abelardo de la Espriella holds a narrow lead over Iván Cepeda, with both sides disputing the preliminary count.