Data Center Power Costs: Nevada’s data-center boom is colliding with household budgets, with locals reporting utility bills rising as developers’ power demand gets passed through—sparking scrutiny of NV Energy’s long-term plans. AI Governance Push: New Zealand Labour pledges a human-centred AI future, including a central AI office, stronger online safety oversight, and safeguards spanning copyright, jobs, privacy, education, and data centres. Trade & Energy Review Changes: Canada is scaling back environmental reviews for major energy projects to speed approvals amid escalating U.S. trade tensions—raising questions for small operators tied to energy supply chains. SME Credit via UPI: India expands KCC and MUDRA borrowers’ ability to use sanctioned credit limits for merchant payments through UPI, aiming to bring formal working capital closer to day-to-day purchases. AI Infrastructure Buildout: NVIDIA is partnering with Australian cloud and infrastructure providers to expand DSX “AI factory” capacity, targeting up to a 2-gigawatt buildout by 2027. Hybrid Meeting Tech: Kandao launches Meeting Pro 2, bundling 4K HDR video, 360° capture, and AI audio tools to simplify hybrid communication for small teams. Small-Business Optimism Watch: New reporting on food and agribusiness shows costs rising sharply while many firms still plan to grow—often by launching new products. Local Business & Community: A Bellingham flower farm story highlights regenerative growth and the personal side of building a small business. Consumer/SMB Tech: Apple positions its foldable iPhone Duo as a business productivity tool, while Xfinity and Comcast Business Mobile add the lineup for customers and small firms.