Data Centers & Indiana Economy: A new Northwest Indiana study estimates Microsoft’s planned 1-gigawatt LaPorte data center could generate $16.1B in regional output over 20 years, including thousands of construction job-years and ongoing jobs once operational, adding fresh numbers to the state’s AI-and-power debate. Heat Safety: A “heat dome” is keeping about 80 million people under heat alerts across the central U.S., with dangerous humidity and warm nights raising heat-illness risk. AI in Local Education: Indiana 4-H is updating how kids can use AI at county fairs, allowing use with permission but requiring most work be the member’s own and sources be cited. H-1B Policy Watch (Indiana ties): A new U.S. Senate bill would pause new H-1B visas for three years and permanently codify a $100,000 application fee, potentially affecting many Indian professionals; it was introduced by Indiana’s Jim Banks. Mental Health Access: Notre Dame’s new Wilma and Peter Veldman Family Psychology Clinic in South Bend opened to the public, expanding evidence-based services and linking with Oaklawn for referrals. WNBA Tech & Safety: The WNBA will add a centralized replay center for the 2027 season, aiming to speed reviews and improve consistency after officiating complaints. Space History (Indiana research): Purdue confirmed an expedition to Nikumaroro in October to search for Amelia Earhart’s plane, after earlier delays tied to Kiribati approvals.