Back-to-School Support: Washoe County’s “Christmas in July” event will hand out free backpacks and school supplies to 1,200+ Northern Nevada students on July 25 at the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows in Reno, with no registration and first-come distribution. Airline Restructuring: Aer Lingus plans to cut up to 500 jobs and reduce flying by 6% as it trims head-office roles and axes routes including Dublin-to-Denver, Minneapolis and Las Vegas. Energy Markets: U.S. diesel futures jumped sharply—up about 20% in a week and more than 85% since early 2026—highlighting pressure on fuel prices and the potential value of more domestic renewable diesel. Healthcare Volunteers: Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will disband later this year, though volunteerism is expected to continue in other forms as the gift shop closes. Local Business Tech: SCCG Management and Trivver are teaming up to bring AI-powered interactive, 3D smart-object experiences to gaming and sportsbook brands. Autonomous Safety: Zoox recalled its 105 robotaxis after a vehicle drove into an active fire scene in Las Vegas and failed to detect heavy smoke, following NHTSA scrutiny. Entertainment Deal Watch: A federal judge ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to pause their $81B merger for at least two weeks while states’ antitrust challenge proceeds. Housing & Community: Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority and Michaels Organization marked the opening of Beals-Henderson Pointe, an affordable housing community in Henderson.