Steel Trade Crackdown: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says illegal substandard steel trade may have expanded as early as 2018 under Duterte, warning it could already have fed construction projects; the issue surfaced after a Davao raid on Davao Mighty Steel Corp. NBA Governance & Labor/Rules: Clippers and Raptors agreed to complete the Kawhi Leonard trade after the NBA’s salary-cap circumvention investigation, with Los Angeles facing major penalties including lost picks and a $30M fine. Climate & Power Policy: Connecticut Gov. Lamont, AG Tong and officials blasted the Trump administration’s repeal of carbon pollution standards for power plants, warning it will raise emissions and health costs. Local Democracy in Auckland: New Zealand’s Ratepayers’ Alliance hailed a law change to ensure only elected members can vote on Auckland Council committees, while critics warn of broader governance access problems. Infrastructure Disruption: Missouri DOT says weekend work on the U.S. 63/I-70 flyover ramp is easing, with no major new northbound impacts expected. Environmental Oversight: Enbridge restarted Line 5 service via a temporary bypass, but Wisconsin DNR says permits and environmental concerns remain unresolved. AI Safety Push: Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey urged stronger federal AI guardrails after Anthropic insiders warned of extreme risks. Workplace Rights: A labor commission ordered reinstatement for a worker dismissed from Goonyella Riverside Mine, with lost-pay details expected soon.