NOAA & Hurricanes: NOAA says El Niño is now in place and strengthening, with added wind shear across the Gulf and Atlantic likely to suppress tropical storm and hurricane development—though forecasters stress that “one” major storm can still happen. Hurricane Forecast Update: Colorado State University cut its 2026 Atlantic outlook to a below-normal season (11 named storms, five hurricanes, two major), again pointing to El Niño as the key driver. Bermuda’s Power Costs: A new global ranking puts Bermuda at the top for residential electricity prices (about $0.466 per kWh), highlighting how policy and infrastructure can push costs far higher than elsewhere. Google + Bermuda Tech/Environment: Google’s investment with the Bermuda Zoological Society adds tablets, drones, underwater cameras and microscopes to expand science learning and collect conservation data across BZS micro forest sites. Aquarium 100 Campaign: BAMZ and BZS unveiled the Aquarium 100 Campaign, kicking off redevelopment work tied to education and conservation as the institutions mark major anniversaries. Digital Infrastructure: Government welcomed Google’s Nuvem and Sol subsea cable landing at Annie’s Bay, framing it as a boost to resilience and Bermuda’s role as a transatlantic connectivity hub. Road Repairs After Rain: Public Works crews continue pothole patching after heavy rainfall, with repairs prioritized as conditions change. Nonprofit Pay Guardrails: A Bermuda non-profit pay toolkit flags staffing and pay gaps that can undermine recruitment and retention, alongside a push for fairer, sustainable compensation.