Energy & Geopolitics: Oil prices jumped after fresh U.S. strikes on Iran, with Iran warning of a halt to all vessels through the Strait of Hormuz—raising fears of supply disruption and keeping fuel markets jumpy. Oklahoma Energy/Markets: Oklahoma City-based Western Natural Resources drew backing from commodities trader Gunvor as investors look to expand U.S. natural gas production amid rising demand tied to global supply shifts. Workforce & Policy: A new Oklahoma childcare law (HB 4298) aims to ease provider costs by adjusting teacher-to-child ratios, but could add fees for families using subsidies. Agriculture Threat: New World screwworm was confirmed again, with USDA scaling up sterile fly releases as the livestock risk spreads beyond Texas. Local Business/Construction: Holy Family Cathedral restoration in Tulsa is progressing after storm damage, with crews tackling major roof work on the historic landmark. Tech & Power Debate: Oklahoma’s data center landscape is expanding, but metro moratoriums and zoning fights show big differences between existing facilities and new high-load proposals. Healthcare & Courts: A federal lawsuit alleges a hospital violated workers’ rights by denying religious and medical exemptions from a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Workplace Tech Recognition: Paycom was named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Tech 2026 list.