FDA & Biotech: Abbott won FDA approval for its TactiFlex Duo dual-energy catheter for atrial fibrillation ablation, giving doctors flexibility to switch pulsed field ablation and radiofrequency during procedures. Corporate Finance: Alcoa priced $2.6B in senior notes to fund its South32 bauxite, alumina and aluminum acquisition. Retirement Planning: Edelman Financial Engines launched an integrated workplace retirement and employee planning solution aimed at small and mid-sized businesses. AI & Geopolitics: China pushed back on U.S. claims of “malicious” AI distillation, calling the accusations groundless and warning of countermeasures. U.S.-Canada Trade War: The U.S. moved to ban some Canadian imports and bar Canadian products from federal procurement, escalating pressure on cross-border supply chains. Energy & Markets: Oil jumped above $100 a barrel as U.S.-Iran tensions intensified, dragging on bond markets and raising inflation worries. Healthcare Regulation: Bayer received FDA accelerated approval for HYRNUO (sevabertinib) as a first-line targeted therapy for HER2-mutated non-squamous NSCLC. Sports Business: The PWHL secured a national broadcast rights deal with Scripps Sports, boosting visibility for the league’s Detroit expansion team. Agriculture: USDA unveiled initiatives to rebuild the U.S. cattle herd and expand meat processing capacity, including new insurance support for ranchers. Policy & Compliance: DOJ settlement with Deloitte signals continued federal enforcement pressure on DEI-related contract certifications.