Labor & Housing Costs: SoFi Stadium workers (UNITE HERE Local 11) voted to authorize a strike days before the World Cup, raising pressure over pay and ICE’s role at the venue. Sports Real Estate Development: Phoenix’s historic radio building at 840 N. Central Ave is targeted for demolition to make way for the $125M Atari Hotel, with construction potentially starting late 2026. Local Politics & Governance: San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s run for governor is already sparking fallout over whether he’ll fully commit to city priorities. Urban Growth & Affordability: A new TD Bank survey says 74% of Americans would consider a proposed 50-year mortgage, even as experts warn it could cost borrowers far more. Green Building & Stadiums: FIFA World Cup venues are racking up LEED certifications, with solar, water savings, and waste-reduction upgrades already underway. Infrastructure & Safety: Wisconsin plans overnight I-41 closures for interchange work next week, with detours in place. Land Use & Preservation: Phoenix’s Atari project also faces historic preservation steps before permits are finalized. Wildlife Connectivity: California’s first wildlife overcrossing on SR-97 is seeing its first mule deer crossings as the structure nears completion. Property Taxes: LendingTree reports property taxes rose in every major U.S. metro between 2023 and 2024, with the biggest percentage jumps in Tampa, Denver, and Miami.