Sports & Ownership: The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly being sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record $12.5 billion, a major shake-up for pro sports business and investment circles. Public Safety Training: Delaware’s State Fire School is building a new $1.7M burn facility with multiple chambers and higher heat conditions to better prepare firefighters for real structure fires. Workforce Development: DDOL launched Delaware’s Workforce Pell Program, opening applications for short-term training tied to in-demand jobs. Water & PFAS: Veolia filed suit against nine companies seeking to recover costs tied to PFAS treatment upgrades for Delaware drinking water. Energy & LNG: A proposed Plaquemines LNG expansion near New Orleans is seeking faster federal approval under an “energy emergency” process, raising wetland and dredging concerns. Food Safety: Lidl US recalled Vitasia Asian Style Wok Spice Mix due to potential Salmonella contamination, including distribution in Delaware. Agriculture: USDA projects record 2026 U.S. soybean production despite a slight yield dip. Tech & Marine Research: UD showcased autonomous underwater robots at an inaugural bootcamp, highlighting Delaware’s growing blue-economy research push.