Manufacturing & Tariffs: A new report says U.S. factory activity is rebounding, but economists warn the gains are narrow and won’t quickly erase job losses. Critical Minerals & Nevada Finance: American Battery Technology Company posted record quarterly gross profit and revenue from its Nevada recycling operations, while also saying a $57M DOE grant tied to its Tonopah Flats Lithium Project is back in play. Mining Dealmaking: American Gold & Copper signed a non-binding LOI to buy Oregon’s Shamrock nickel-copper project after a due-diligence period. Lithium Prices: A lithium market outlook says the $18,000/ton floor is holding as Nevada’s Thacker Pass and other projects push toward 2027 production. AI & Books in Las Vegas: Amazon says it buys books via commercial channels, after a report alleged workers at a Las Vegas facility remove book spines before scanning—raising fresh questions about how training data is sourced. Cannabis Beverages: Verano launched Easy Landings, a 100mg THC drink brand rolling into Nevada and other states. Antimony Funding: American Tungsten’s U.S. unit was selected for potential up to $18M in DOE talks for an antimony project. Local Business/Events: SUPERZOO wrapped with strong buyer turnout in Las Vegas, and Caesars Palace added a new Yesco marquee on the Strip. Public Safety & Justice: Las Vegas-based Hope for Prisoners founder Jon Ponder was arrested on 20 alleged sexually based offenses.