Gender & Governance: A new long-form look at Iceland’s “most equal” state asks what happens when decades of correcting male dominance leave institutions so shaped by women that questioning the balance becomes politically taboo. AI Infrastructure Finance: Nordic Investment Bank backs Helsinki AI infrastructure firm Verda with a €22m InvestEU-backed loan after a €102.5m raise, aiming to expand renewable-powered compute access. Hybrid-Electric Aviation: GE Aerospace and partners report a hybrid-electric Saab 340B flight above 30,000 feet and a first hybrid-electric Atlantic crossing, part of NASA’s electrified powertrain push. Data Center Power Crunch: Sage Geosystems CEO Cindy Taff says generative AI has flipped the priority from emissions to “time to power” at specific sites. Defense & Research Ties: Iceland and France sign a declaration to deepen cooperation across defense, trade, climate action, innovation, education and scientific research. Disinformation Watch: Netvís launches a public portal to report suspected online interference ahead of Iceland’s late-August referendum, warning AI answers may be manipulated. Space & Eclipse Tourism: Iceland Eclipse promotes the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse path across Iceland and beyond, while Virgin Voyages markets eclipse cruises with NASA astronauts. Wildlife Recovery: Conservation updates highlight oystercatcher comeback efforts, including banding and nationwide funding in the Americas.