Public Safety & Small Business Protection: B.C. is launching 12 new regional hubs under a Chronic Property Offending Intervention to target repeat property-crime offenders, with closer police-probation-Crown coordination and housing, mental-health and addiction supports aimed at protecting local shop owners. Cybersecurity for SMBs: Dutch research shows fewer companies were hacked, but SMEs still lag in readiness; AI tools and careless use of public AI chatbots are raising risk, with many owners worried about staff sharing sensitive info. SMB Growth via Funding: India’s Yash Highvoltage plans to raise about $16M to expand transformer bushing capacity (550kV) and meet demand; Kaleidofin’s NBFC arm secured $5M in impact debt for clean energy and financial inclusion. Regulation & Markets: Virginia lawmakers approved a two-year budget that includes a framework for a legal adult-use retail cannabis market, with sales targeted for July 1, 2027. AI in the Real Economy: A UK AI law firm (Garfield AI) won a small-fee case after preparing documents and case materials, signaling cheaper access to legal help. Local Business Reality: A Liverpool restaurant (Vine & Fire) is charging no-shows after 31 missed bookings in one day, while a Colorado makers market draws 100+ vendors for a weekend of direct customer sales. Tech & Payments Trends: Research says UK consumers spend ~£15B a year booking wellness via apps, and better payment and refund flows drive repeat use.