Courts & Speech: A federal appeals court refused to reconsider Ohio’s parental notification law for teens on social media, keeping HB33 in place and renewing the fight between NetChoice and Ohio over minors’ online access. Data Centers & Local Power: The Ohio Supreme Court sided with Ashville residents, ruling the village improperly blocked a ballot referendum aimed at challenging a data center deal—an outcome that could shape how future Ohio data-center fights play out. Energy Costs: PUCO ordered AEP Ohio to add safeguards so data center customers’ energy-price impacts won’t spill over to other customers, including a new notice-and-procurement approach for large loads. Buc-ee’s vs. Beavercreek: Buc-ee’s founder Arch Aplin says the company sued Beaver’s Mini Mart only after months of unanswered outreach, while the dispute keeps sparking statewide backlash and community support for the small store. Immigration: Advocates say Haitian immigrants in Ohio were required to report and wear ankle monitors even after TPS ended, calling it “theater” and alleging the practice is concentrated in Springfield. Local Sports & Culture: Nelsonville-York volleyball looks to build its own future after a rough season following a long winning streak, while 38 Special and a Taylor Swift tribute act are set for Eastwood-area shows.