Trade & Tariffs: Canada’s PM Mark Carney called US talks “nasty” after Trump criticized Canada and threatened tariff expansion, with negotiators still engaged to protect jobs and businesses. Workforce & Local Governance: Texas Governor Abbott announced an $81,867 Skills Development Fund grant for El Paso Community College to train 40 workers for manufacturing jobs, underscoring how state workforce policy links to local industry needs. Human Rights & Courts: The US DOJ says Duke Law intentionally used race-correlated admissions essay tags and applicant characteristics, seeking a settlement or lawsuit. Public Safety & Health: A German court ruled an employer wasn’t liable for a co-worker’s secret workplace eavesdropping device, finding the response met its duty of care. Energy Markets: Oil prices jumped as markets awaited efforts to ease tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and the outlook for resumed flows. Politics & Accountability: Mexico detained former Guerrero governor Ángel Aguirre over alleged concealment of evidence tied to the 2014 Ayotzinapa disappearance of 43 students. Community & Culture: Appalachia Service Project volunteers, including a youth group from Severna Park United Methodist Church, continued summer repairs and ramps across the region.