Unilever Investment: Unilever is planning a new $270 million global innovation center in New Haven, aiming to speed R&D for beauty, wellbeing and personal care, with labs for skin care, human performance testing and fragrance development. Connecticut Infrastructure: CTDOT is moving ahead with bridge and traffic-signal upgrades, including replacing the Turkey Hill Road bridge superstructure over the Housatonic Railroad in Newtown and holding public meetings for Route 6 computerized signal system work in Bristol and multiple I-91 bridge replacements in Wallingford. Public Safety & Health Tech: Northwell Health’s firearm safety screening tool is being rolled out through Epic nationwide, giving hospitals a standardized way to collect data and prompt prevention steps. Real Estate Capital: The Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds committed $400 million to real estate funds, including Artemis and Clarion industrial and apartment strategies. Workplace Safety Focus: A new look at the growing complexity of EHS safety management highlights how OSHA rule changes are pushing more compliance and documentation into centralized systems. Community Support: Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation awarded $562,000 in Connecticut and Rhode Island grants, including storm-driven emergency food access.