Local Transit Planning: Imperial County’s ICTC held a public meeting in El Centro to brief residents on new Imperial Valley Transit (IVT) facilities—an 19.66-acre complex for administration, bus operations, and maintenance at Cruickshank Drive and North Waterman Avenue—collecting community input for planning. Retail Expansion Watch: Spain’s El Corte Inglés fashion chain Sfera says it grew fast via franchising, adding stores across Europe and beyond while closing weaker spots, including exits from Chile, Martinique, El Salvador, and Réunion Island. Public Transport Disruption: Paris is rolling out major summer 2026 Metro, tram, and RER closures and reduced service on multiple lines, with officials urging commuters to consider remote work. Volcanic Emergency: Guatemala’s Volcán de Fuego entered a highly explosive phase, sending pyroclastic flows into six ravines, triggering an orange alert and evacuating about 1,000 people while shutting a key highway. Energy & Permits in the Region: Guadeloupe granted Albioma an exclusive five-year geothermal exploration permit for the Sud-Soufrière site, with drilling still requiring separate environmental authorization. Anti-Tech Vandalism in Montreal: A bakery in Montreal’s Saint-Denis area was hit again with smashed windows and “Action anti tech” graffiti, tied to anger over self-serve operations and alleged facial recognition use. Sports Bonuses: European Athletics will pay 50,000 euros to top performers in each event group at next week’s European championships in Birmingham. Data Center Community Pushback: In Illinois, residents are organizing around incoming data centers, with public meetings drawing large crowds over energy costs and local impacts.