Public Transit Oversight: A state audit says Charlotte’s CATS has fare-enforcement gaps, security shortcomings, and missed Federal Transit Administration safety steps after a 2025 light-rail stabbing. Logistics Reshuffle: FedEx’s “Network 2.0” plan is accelerating closures of hundreds of U.S. package sites, with WARN notices pointing to job cuts in multiple states. Data Center Backlash: Waxhaw approved a one-year moratorium on new data-center-related applications to avoid being “caught unprepared,” as towns weigh power, water, and zoning impacts. Healthcare Access & Growth: Novant Health is seeking approval for a freestanding emergency department in Winston-Salem, drawing neighborhood concerns over traffic and noise. Food Safety: Walmart-linked Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits are recalled in about 29 states over possible Listeria risk. Manufacturing Leadership: Meridian Specialty Yarn Group named Keith Horn vice president of manufacturing for its Ranlo plant, aiming to boost performance and quality. Energy & Water: Brunswick County eased drought restrictions to Stage 2 after moving from Stage 3, while a separate Montgomery County advisory urged boiling water after a pressure issue. Defense & Research Security: The Pentagon ordered foreign-tie audits for 30 universities, including UNC-Chapel Hill, to protect sensitive research funding.