Capitol leaders reach late-night accord to keep the government funded ◆ Diplomats convene in Geneva as ceasefire talks enter a decisive phase ◆ Record heat tests the power grid across the Southwest ◆ Markets steady as central bank signals a patient path on rates ◆ A new wave of open models reshapes who can build with AI ◆ Coastal cities accelerate sea-wall plans as storm seasons intensify ◆ Universities report a surge in first-generation applicants ◆ Small businesses lean into local supply chains ◆ Capitol leaders reach late-night accord to keep the government funded ◆ Diplomats convene in Geneva as ceasefire talks enter a decisive phase ◆ Record heat tests the power grid across the Southwest ◆ Markets steady as central bank signals a patient path on rates ◆ A new wave of open models reshapes who can build with AI ◆ Coastal cities accelerate sea-wall plans as storm seasons intensify ◆ Universities report a surge in first-generation applicants ◆ Small businesses lean into local supply chains ◆