Energy & Grid Costs: PJM’s latest electricity auction is set to add about $6.3 billion in costs across 13 Eastern states over the next three years, with data-center demand driving the squeeze. Business Growth & Permits: West Virginia’s Secretary of State says 2,057 new business registrations were filed in June, with Kanawha leading and hundreds qualifying for fee waivers for veterans, military families and younger entrepreneurs. Rare Earths & Defense Supply Chain: Willcox International Holdings says it has started stockpiling rare earth ore at its Wyoming County complex, targeting 200 tons per day as it moves toward screening and concentration. Manufacturing Jobs: Helsing will invest $50 million to build an HX-2 strike drone factory in Martinsburg, creating at least 60 jobs at an average $125,000 salary. Public Utilities: The Public Service Commission approved a $60 million escrow to keep and improve copper landline service after Verizon’s acquisition of Frontier. Health & Consumer Risk: Federal and state officials are investigating the fast-food chain Taco Bell as part of a fast-growing Cyclospora outbreak; cases are now reported across 34 states, with lettuce and salad greens still under scrutiny. Tech & Courts: A federal judge dismissed a proposed iCloud child-abuse class action against Apple, citing Section 230 protections. Water Infrastructure: The Senate EPW Committee advanced a $35 billion water infrastructure package, including major funding for drinking and clean water programs.