THC Drinks Scrutiny: A New York investigation found THC beverages sold in regular stores—sometimes near schools—with little to no ID checks, despite state limits meant to keep retail doses far lower. AI + Utilities Costs: Florida GOP gubernatorial hopeful Byron Donalds backed federal legislation aimed at stopping AI data centers from pushing electricity and water bills onto taxpayers and public systems. Cuba Espionage Claims: A new U.S. State Department report accuses Cuba of decades-long infiltration and influence operations inside the U.S., escalating pressure as sanctions expand. Tate Extradition Fight: Andrew and Tristan Tate appeared in Miami federal court to contest UK extradition tied to rape and sex-trafficking allegations; a bond hearing is set for next week. Immigration Enforcement Violence: Authorities reported a fiery attack outside an ICE office in New York that injured three people, with the suspect arrested at the scene. Florida Schools Safety: Florida’s new statewide EKG requirement for high school athletes kicks in, aiming to catch heart risks before sudden cardiac events. Elections + Voting Access: Voting-rights groups urged a federal appeals court to block Florida and other GOP-led states from using the expanded SAVE voter-screening database. Back-to-School Tax Holiday: Florida’s monthlong tax-free shopping period begins Monday, covering many school supplies and computers under set price limits.