Historic Flooding & Federal Aid: Indiana’s White River and other waterways surged again, with at least five deaths reported and dozens rescued as officials urged evacuations along the river corridor in Indianapolis; Gov. Mike Braun says President Trump plans to approve federal assistance and has requested a presidential emergency declaration. Utility Safety After Gunfire: In Gary, NIPSCO restoration work was paused after a utility vehicle was shot at, prompting Indiana State Police patrols as the utility still faces major outage impacts after severe storms. AI National Security Push: Sen. Jim Banks urged the Trump administration to back open-weight AI with concrete incentives for U.S. builders, warning Chinese advances could later be used against American interests. Food Safety Recall: Walmart recalled more than 3,000 Marketside Tomato Bisque soup kits sold in 29 states, including Indiana, after FDA flagged potential listeria contamination. Poultry Trade Update: Indiana regained HPAI-free status after 28 days without new detections, a milestone expected to reopen international trade for the state’s poultry industry. Healthcare Expansion: IU Health says its new Fort Wayne hospital remains on track for a May 1, 2027 opening, with recruitment underway for about 270 nurses. Business Watch: Shake Shack plans to open 11 new locations in August, including an Indianapolis-area restaurant.