Delaware Energy & Utilities: Delmarva Power is facing fresh pushback at the Delaware Public Service Commission over a proposed $67.8 million rate increase, with opponents warning the plan could bake in costs early and shift risk to ratepayers as data-center demand grows. AI & Cyber/Business Tech: Leverage AI says its Locus platform is moving from concept to commercialization, aiming to keep AI agents’ conversations, permissions, and audit trails visible and controlled by businesses. Real Estate Finance: Knock is expanding its bridge-loan product to Texas, pitching a way for homeowners to use equity without traditional bridge-loan debt counting against qualification. Delaware Courts/Business: A Delaware Chancery Court fight is underway as Footprint Investors sue Footprint International Holdco over a $500 million financing they say insiders used to seize control and dilute long-time rights. Local Safety & Crime: Delaware State Police are investigating a knife-involved sexual assault at a Dover construction site. Environment & Agriculture: Delaware farmers are watching a delayed federal farm bill for clarity on subsidies and crop insurance as costs and low prices squeeze operations. Community/Green Space: Rehoboth Beach plans to remove five red oaks at Grove Park after bacterial leaf scorch was found, with insecticide treatments to slow spread. Industry/Manufacturing: PPG says construction has started on a $280 million Delaware manufacturing expansion that will add capacity at its existing site. Data Centers & Power: A new report highlights how AI-driven data centers are reshaping electricity demand, raising grid and rate concerns for local communities.