Markets & Energy: U.S. stocks surged and oil slid after Trump said Iran talks are near a deal, easing fears that could reopen crude flows; the rebound also followed a sharp inflation-driven selloff. Global Outlook: The World Bank cut its 2026 growth forecast to 2.5% as energy prices, inflation, and borrowing costs weigh on economies. NYC Security & Sports Business: NYPD defended tight Madison Square Garden security for the Knicks’ NBA Finals, citing dangerous fan behavior and reporting 56 arrests and 10 officer injuries. Big Finance Moment: SpaceX priced a record $75B IPO at $135/share, valuing it at $1.77T and drawing massive investor demand. Local Courts & Energy Projects: A federal appeals court denied groups’ bids to pause water-quality certifications for the Mountain Valley Southgate natural gas pipeline. Data Centers & Power: A proposed data center near Sidney would run on “unwanted” Bakken gas to avoid flaring, while New York continues debating data-center growth and grid strain. Consumer/Payments Innovation: Castle Pay launched a crypto ACH payment card letting shoppers spend crypto while merchants receive local-currency settlement. Upstate Culture & Tourism: Utica Zoo opened Bull Reef, a major indoor coral exhibit aimed at boosting Central New York visitor draw. Statewide Business Policy: New York lawmakers advanced an AI labeling requirement for synthetic news content.