Data Center Fight in Brookwood: Residents and environmental advocates are pressing Brookwood officials for answers after ADEM approved a permit for a large data center near Brookwood Middle School, raising questions about water impacts to Hurricane Creek and power-grid strain. Alabama Politics: Republicans will pick a nominee Tuesday to challenge U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures in the redrawn 2nd District, a race that could affect House control; Alabama also holds special primaries in districts 1, 6 and 7. Critical Minerals Financing: The U.S. Export-Import Bank approved $58 million in loans tied to critical minerals, including $25 million for Westwater’s Alabama graphite project. Defense & Space in Huntsville: The annual space and missile defense symposium returns to Huntsville, with organizers expecting major out-of-town attendance and economic impact. Shipbuilding Deal Watch: South Korea’s Hanwha has made a preliminary bid up to $1.2 billion to acquire Austal USA, aiming to expand U.S. naval shipbuilding capacity. Food Safety: Taylor Farms recalled jalapeño products after a Salmonella outbreak linked to fresh jalapeños, with items distributed across 26 states. Energy Prices: GasBuddy reports the lowest regular gas in Lowndes County at $3.56 per gallon for the week ending Aug. 1.