Offshore Tax Prep: Businesses are increasingly outsourcing tax work overseas to handle compliance costs and a U.S. accounting talent crunch, aiming for scalable, deadline-ready operations. Leadership Moves: Hyper Valuation Services hired Adam Evans as managing director of business development to expand valuation and asset monetization ties with lenders and private equity. California Finances: Tax returns released by Gov. Gavin Newsom show annual income of about $1.7M–$2M from 2022–2024, with roughly half a million in annual taxes. Home Care Strategy: Bayada Home Health Care named Bryony Winn CEO, signaling a push for more intensive at-home care and better insurer reimbursement. Energy Infrastructure: Enbridge postponed the Mainline crude pipeline expansion phase, citing lack of major output commitments from Canadian producers. Markets & Policy: U.S. Treasury warned banks it may intervene in the yen market after a rate check, as Japan and the BOJ took steps to support the currency. Crypto & Sanctions: Treasury sanctioned an Iran-linked bitcoin insurance scheme tied to Strait of Hormuz shipping, warning payments in bitcoin can trigger sanctions risk. Retirement Planning: A new survey highlights how GLP-1 users are making long-term money moves—sometimes cutting retirement savings or taking on debt—to stay on treatment. World Cup Finance Fallout: Two senior FIFA officials resigned or criticized Infantino’s plan to sell World Cup stakes, alleging staff were kept in the dark. Housing & Veterans: A VA loan explainer lays out the typical 30–45 day closing path after contract signing, plus common delay points like appraisals and COE timing.