AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoData Centers & Politics: Wells Fargo says active local moratoriums on data center construction have surged to 374, up from 92 in June, as communities push back over electricity, grid capacity, water use, and neighborhood disruption ahead of midterms. Cybersecurity & Insurance: A federal judge gave final approval to a $10.5M Lemonade settlement tied to alleged exposure of 190,000 people’s driver’s license numbers. Finance & Markets: KBW announced Nasdaq regional banking index rebalancing effective Sept. 21, with constituent changes to the KBW Nasdaq Regional Banking Index. AI in Business: Salesforce rolled out new AI agents for sales and support, including Hunter for lead outreach and deal prep, plus automation features under Agentforce Coworker. Health (NYC): Northwell reported a 75% jump in 9/11-linked cancer cases over 25 years, with cancer now the dominant long-term threat for WTC Health Program enrollees. Real Estate: Vornado cut the planned height and mass of its Penn Station-area tower project (“15 Penn”), signaling caution in NYC’s still-challenging office market. Public Safety & Law: The Third Circuit greenlit a major challenge to New Jersey’s gun industry liability law, setting up a potential path to the Supreme Court. Commemoration: NYC’s Tribute in Light returns Friday, with major landmarks across the region illuminating in blue for 9/11 remembrance.
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