AI Data Center Deal: OpenAI has signed a 20-year, 10-gigawatt Ohio data-center lease with SoftBank’s SB Energy, with Nvidia backing part of the financing and aiming to be the exclusive chip provider for the first phase. State Courts & Policy: The Ohio Supreme Court has weighed in on a data-center and natural gas plant vote tied to the Ashville project, keeping the fight moving. Storm Recovery: Ohio’s National Guard is deployed to Perry, Morgan and Muskingum counties after intense thunderstorms and flash flooding, with roads closed and at least one death confirmed. Public Health: Ohio is expanding its PFAS firefighting foam takeback program, funded by the DuPont settlement, to help more fire departments safely dispose of toxic AFFF. Healthcare Quality: Mary Rutan Hospital earned top recognition for fast stroke treatment through Ohio State’s Telestroke Program. Sports & Community: Ohio State is No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25, and the Browns opened a new stadium experience sales center in Berea. Local Notes: A rabies bait campaign runs Aug. 7-25 across Northeast Ohio; the Towpath Trail in Cuyahoga Valley will close in parts for repairs starting Aug. 24.