Solar Policy Update: New Jersey lawmakers unanimously passed the Garden State Plug-In Solar Act, clearing the way for balcony-style plug-in solar for renters and apartment dwellers and removing outdated barriers that previously blocked participation—supporters say it can help cut energy bills and avoid utility approval delays. Heat & Public Safety: With “dangerously hot conditions” forecast across parts of the state for the Fourth of July weekend, local officials are urging residents to use heat-safety judgment as heat index values could reach around 110. Sports Science Debate: FIFA’s mandatory three-minute hydration breaks at the midpoint of each World Cup half are drawing backlash from fans, while medical staff argue the pauses are needed as heat risk rises. Biotech & Medicine: Orca Bio won a major FDA milestone with Tregzi, the first regulatory T-cell immunotherapy approved for chronic GVHD-free survival in certain blood cancer patients. NJ Research & Industry: Rutgers researchers continue turning NJ agriculture into tech—hazelnuts are now viable in the Garden State thanks to disease-resistant varieties developed over decades. Space/Tech Culture: A Jersey Shore marine observatory off the coast is back online, expanding long-term coastal monitoring. Local Tech/Health: A plain-language guide breaks down what New Jersey adults should know about the latest FDA nicotine pouch enforcement priorities. Transportation & Heritage: The Hindenburg’s “flying hotel” legacy is getting a new museum exhibition in New Jersey after its destruction in 1937.