Antitrust & Tech: A Virginia federal judge rejected the DOJ’s bid to force Google to sell its ad exchange (AdX), ordering behavioral fixes instead—another setback for Big Tech breakup efforts. Data Centers in Virginia: Two former governors attacked Gov. Abigail Spanberger over data-center costs and community pushback, as courts and lawmakers increasingly scrutinize power, water, and local impacts. Energy Reliability: A Richmond man says Dominion Energy has caused 24 outages since Feb. 2025 and is pressing regulators for answers after a long outage. Defense & Industry: The Pentagon temporarily rescinded new testosterone screening guidance for Army troops while updates are made; meanwhile, a Virginia-based defense contractor’s AI Stinger trainer cleared government acceptance testing. Food & Agriculture: FDA expanded recalls for tofu (possible ink contamination) and frozen blueberries (possible E. coli), while Virginia Cooperative Extension continues linking university research to farm and home guidance. Workforce & Education: Halifax County leaders used a career-based learning film to push more pathways beyond college. Public Safety & Consumer Watch: FDA issued Class I recalls for Halloween candy with undeclared milk allergens sold in Virginia.