MLB Trade Deadline: The Dodgers made the biggest splash of the day, acquiring Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster that sends Zyhir Hope and pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith to Detroit, instantly reshaping World Series odds and the playoff picture. Rural Health Watch: A Michigan-linked rural hospital story is a warning sign for the nation: Sturgis Hospital closed its emergency department after converting to the federal Rural Emergency Hospital model, raising concerns about whether the funding math will hold. Michigan Politics & Data Centers: Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary is turning into a referendum on corporate power and AI/data center growth, with candidates clashing over environmental and grid impacts and who should bear the costs. Workplace Safety: A veteran UAW member, James Brasher, was killed in a workplace accident at a Stellantis Mopar facility in Center Line, prompting union demands for answers. Energy Costs: Gas prices in Michigan jumped to the highest level since May, with AAA citing volatile market conditions and higher crude costs. Business & Finance: Oxford Bank in Oakland County is using Swaystack to boost customer onboarding inside Jack Henry’s Banno platform, reflecting how banks are competing for loyalty beyond just opening accounts. Corporate Deals: Reliance Global Group signed a non-binding LOI to sell its Michigan-based Altruis Benefit Consulting unit for $11 million in cash, aiming to retire term debt and improve liquidity.