World Cup Security: The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off next week with an “unprecedented” security load, as federal, state, local and private teams lean on drones, robot inspection tech and AI cameras amid a high-tension global backdrop. Kansas City Violence: A mass shooting near England’s Kansas City World Cup base camp left nine injured days before the team’s arrival; police say it wasn’t tied to the tournament and no suspects were in custody. US Intelligence Policy: The Senate failed to extend the FISA Section 702 surveillance program, with Missouri GOP Sens. Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt among those voting to block it, setting up another fight before the June 12 expiration. USDA Relocation: USDA told some Food Safety and Inspection Service employees they face a June 30 deadline to accept relocation or separation under reorganization plans. Missouri Courts/Consumer Protection: A Greene County builder faces 26 felony charges alleging he took payments from elderly customers for barndominium-style homes and didn’t deliver or refund, with nearly $337,000 in alleged losses. Local Business & Growth: Columbia’s new North Village Park is planned with accessibility upgrades and aims to draw events—and more downtown spending—starting soon. Energy & Utilities: Moberly is raising water and sewer rates 3% July 1 and adding card processing fees, while utility assistance funds face summer demand pressure. Agriculture: UM Extension says Missouri corn conditions are favorable for tar spot this June, urging early scouting before any fungicide decisions. Tech & Data Centers: A Missouri debate continues over data centers’ power and water demands versus promised investment and tax breaks, with “the cloud” still driving local policy fights.