Extreme Heat Safety: The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning for Vermont and the Champlain Valley, with heat index peaks forecast through Friday; officials urged employers and families to shift strenuous work to cooler hours, use shade and fans, and drink water often. Power Grid Strain: ISO New England warned of tight operating conditions during the evening peak, and Burlington Electric Department issued a “Defeat the Peak” alert asking residents to cut electricity use from 5–8 p.m. Invasive Species Response: New York DEC and the Canal Corporation updated their Rapid Response Plan to slow round goby spread into the Lake Champlain Basin, including continued “Clean, Drain, Dry” guidance for boaters and improved use of eDNA monitoring. Wildlife Monitoring: Vermont Fish & Wildlife is asking the public to report wild turkey broods during July and August to track long-term population productivity. Brownfields Funding: Vermont towns are set to receive millions for cleanup and revitalization of polluted properties, including major support for St. Johnsbury’s True Temper Factory site. Weather Disruption: Storms knocked down trees and powerlines across Vermont and nearby areas, with severe thunderstorm warnings in effect. Public Safety Incident: Vermont State Police resumed search and recovery at Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia after two people went into the water and did not resurface. Ticks and Disease: Vermont health and agriculture officials warned tick activity is surging, with rising tick-bite illness rates and Lyme disease concerns. Egg Price-Fixing Settlement: The DOJ and states reached settlements with major egg producers over alleged price-fixing, including payments and donated eggs.