Virginia Manufacturing & Power Infrastructure: Dexco (IMX Power) expanded U.S. busbar manufacturing with a new fluidized-bed epoxy insulation line, targeting Virginia’s data center and utility demand with components rated up to 38 kV. Aerospace Research: NASA opened a new Flight Dynamics Research Facility at Langley in Hampton to support aircraft, drone, and spacecraft testing. Food Safety: Lidl recalled Vitasia Asian Style Wok Spice Mix (one lot) after Salmonella was found in internal testing; no illnesses reported. Trade & Agriculture Security: Dulles CBP seized about 440 pounds of unprocessed cotton in traveler baggage after finding seeds, citing USDA permit and treatment requirements. Local Land Development: Fauquier County’s approved 8-lot subdivision in The Plains area is set for auction after major planning and utility approvals were completed. Housing Compliance Tech: DEVAL Solutions launched PHASE, a centralized platform automating HUD Project Based Section 8 MOR compliance. Data Center Politics: Frederick County moved forward on an ordinance process to remove data centers as permitted/conditional uses, while residents elsewhere pressed for transparency and tighter rules. Energy Prices: GasBuddy reported the lowest regular gas in York County at $3.57/gal (week ending Aug. 8), with other counties seeing similarly localized dips. Defense & Shipbuilding: Trump ordered Navy carrier redesigns to bring back steam catapults, reshaping U.S. shipbuilding priorities.