Data Centers & Power Strain: A Wells Fargo tracker says U.S. local data-center moratoriums jumped to 374 (from 92 in June), with North Carolina among the states seeing the most restrictions—driven by worries over electricity costs, grid capacity, water use, and community impacts. Healthcare Refunds: The White House says about 1 million Americans in 30 states, including North Carolina, will get $500 Obamacare refunds tied to alleged federal exchange “user fee” overcharges. Nuclear on Military Bases: The U.S. Army is funding transportable microreactors, with Fort Bragg, N.C., named in the Janus program—potentially powering a base by Sept. 30, 2028. Tech & Consumer Protection: North Carolina’s Supreme Court fight with TikTok over claims its design is addictive for kids moves forward, with the state arguing the case belongs in North Carolina courts. Raleigh Real Estate: The former Rex Hospital site on Wade Avenue could be sold or leased after the state’s Division of Employment Security relocates by April 1, 2027. Public Health Logistics: USDA plans to air-drop millions of rabies vaccine baits across the Southeast in October, including projects covering parts of North Carolina. EV Market Reality Check: A regional report finds Southeast EV sales topped 1.13 million through June 30, but EV manufacturing investment and jobs dipped for the first time in seven years, with North Carolina among the leading sales states.