Defense Manufacturing Hiring: Helsing is investing $50M in Berkeley County, West Virginia, to build an AI-enabled strike drone operation in Martinsburg, targeting at least 60 full-time jobs at about $125,000. Logistics & Warehouse Jobs: Highline Warren is turning a vacant McDonough warehouse into a 1.1M-square-foot logistics/operations center, adding 160 jobs and $170M investment in Henry County. Workplace Policy: The Trump administration is reshaping federal employee discipline and firing rules, with proposed changes raising new due-process and merit-system concerns. AI in Hiring Under Legal Scrutiny: A class-action case against Workday’s AI screening tools is moving into discovery, with major implications for banks and other employers using similar systems. Inflation & Hiring Mood: NFIB small business optimism rose in June, but inflation worries climbed, and uncertainty stayed elevated. Higher Ed Confidence & Closures: Gallup finds only 38% of adults have confidence in higher education, while analysts warn AI is accelerating expected campus closures. Economy Watch: Fed Governor Christopher Waller said rates may need to rise “in the near term” if inflation stays hot, as consumers feel the squeeze. Job Market Signals: WalletHub ranked Berkeley, CA worst for first-time homebuyers, reflecting how affordability pressures can shape career mobility. Healthcare Workforce: A pharmacist shortage is projected to persist, with limited PharmD graduates threatening community pharmacy access. Local Hiring: H Mart is hiring for its upcoming Toronto-area store, with roles across departments.