Rare Earth Push: West Virginia is moving to turn coal waste into a domestic rare earth supply chain, with a $150 million Rupert processing hub announced as a privately financed “hub-and-spoke” project aimed at extracting critical minerals from tailings and slurry and creating about 250 jobs. State Government Personnel: Gov. Patrick Morrisey says Department of Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby will retire effective Aug. 1, setting up a cabinet transition after she helped plan the state’s America 250 events. Public Health Watch: The West Virginia Department of Health reports 47 cases of cyclosporiasis since June 17, far above the state’s usual annual count, while investigating whether there’s any link among cases. Courts & Safety: Fayette County police arrested a man accused of stalking a family court judge and making “karma” comments; separate reports also describe a naked trespassing case in Raleigh County and contraband charges tied to an inmate at Southern Regional Jail. Federal Legal/Policy Spillover: The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent transgender athletes decision is driving new debate nationwide, including how families may respond after West Virginia’s law was upheld. Federal Security: A major federal indictment targets eight men accused in a thwarted drone-and-sniper attack tied to the White House UFC event, including a West Virginia man named as an alleged sniper. TANF Budget Fight: Lawmakers and advocates are questioning why Morrisey is curbing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families spending despite funding, as the administration warns of a looming structural deficit. Local Nonprofit Funding: Hancock County commissioners announced nearly $43,000 in state LEDA funds for American Legion Post 10 in Weirton for building upgrades.