Air Travel Costs: Wisconsin’s airports landed near the top for high domestic fares in 2025, with Milwaukee’s General Mitchell (MKE) and Madison’s Dane County (MSN) both far above the national average—blamed on limited competition in mid-size markets. Voting Security: Iowa says it has “no reason to believe” it was hit by the kind of voter-roll glitch reported in New Jersey, noting differences in how the state registers voters. U.S.-Canada Trade Tension: The Gordie Howe bridge opening is set to proceed with a Canada-only ceremony after Trump claimed Canada “disinvited” the U.S., amid tariff threats. Cuba Sanctions: The U.S. imposed new sanctions targeting Cuban energy, financial, port, and medical entities, aiming to squeeze foreign-currency access. Forced Labor Tariff Fight: The Dominican Republic responded to U.S. Section 301 tariffs with a decree blocking imports tied to forced labor. AI & Privacy: Meta’s employee surveillance program—reported as monitoring work computers—has been paused after backlash. Health & PFAS: A lawsuit renews scrutiny of “forever chemicals” in tampons, as companies face claims of reproductive harm. Weather Watch: A strengthening Super El Niño could mean a warmer, less snowy Ohio winter, with a shift toward wetter storm patterns in the South and East. AI Power Strain: Trump’s pledge to push data centers and power producers to fund grid upgrades drew skepticism from critics calling it unenforceable.