Startup Restructuring: Aurora Therapeutics, co-founded by Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna, scrapped its lead gene-editing program for PKU and cut staff about seven months after launch, citing deprioritization as the field moves. Small Business Support: Selangor’s government doubled down on entrepreneur growth via its PLATS initiative, now covering 100,000 registered entrepreneurs, while Omaha Mayor John Ewing honored local small businesses and shifted the campaign focus to education. Grants & Local Growth: Bank of Hawai‘i opened Saipan small-business grant applications, offering up to $5,000 for projects boosting local resilience. AI for Enterprise: Alibaba rolled out Qwen App updates for consumers and opened public testing for Wan 3.0, signaling a push toward both mass adoption and SME-friendly pricing. AI Infrastructure Power Play: Nvidia is reportedly in talks to invest about $1B in Texas energy developer Lancium for a ~30% stake, aiming to secure power for AI data centers. Investment Climate & Deals: Qatar Chamber highlighted improved business information access as it launches a commercial directory, while Hartford’s Stilts Building was bought in a foreclosure resolution by LAZ-led partners. Tech Funding Watch: Legal AI startup Harvey is reportedly seeking $500M at a $15.5B valuation as revenue growth accelerates. Entrepreneurship on the Ground: NTPC Khargone ran vendor development for SC/ST micro and small enterprises, guiding registration and procurement pathways. Business Education & Community: A new Northeast Middle School in Bristol wrapped up a $102M build, underscoring how public investment supports future workforce development.