Delaware Flooding & Storm Impacts: Heavy rain Thursday hammered parts of the Wilmington area, with Hockessin hit hardest (3.65” reported) and Mill Creek/Red Clay Creek flooding leading to road closures and lightning damage. Local Governance & Permitting: Gov. Matt Meyer launched the JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator portal to speed coordinated reviews for priority projects, including housing, broadband, and water/sewer work. Data Centers, Local Rules: Kent County moved toward a zoning framework for future data centers, aiming to set standards for noise and buffering before more projects arrive. Forest Protection Push in Sussex: Sussex Preservation Coalition urged Sussex County Council to approve Forest Preservation Ordinance 26-05, arguing it’s needed after tens of thousands of acres were lost to development. Wildlife & Health Watch: Tick risks are shifting as deer populations and warmer conditions change where species and diseases show up—important for Delaware outdoor planning. Science & Sustainability: University of Delaware researchers reported progress on geopolymers—cement-like materials that gained strength after exposure in space—pointing to lower-energy construction options. AI Transparency (National, with regional relevance): Anthropic opened a public “Hard Questions” portal inviting submissions about AI, publishing answers and reasoning, including when it’s wrong or uncertain.