Immigration & Labor Loopholes: An “Undocuprofessionals” job board is advertising work that claims Social Security Number isn’t required, using ITINs/EINs to skirt federal hiring rules, including door-knocking roles tied to political turnout efforts. Biotech & FDA: Aurobindo Pharma’s Raleigh plant cleared a major FDA inspection, getting a “Voluntary Action Indicated” classification that lets pending inhaler and other drug applications move forward. Local Business & Workforce: Autobell Car Wash is awarding $150,000 in scholarships to 182 employees across the Carolinas and beyond for the 2026-27 school year. Boating Services: TowBoatUS opened a new port on Shearon Harris Lake, expanding on-water towing and recovery services for the Triangle region. Tech & Privacy: A new site, “Have I Been Flocked,” lets drivers check whether their license plate was searched in Flock Safety’s camera network, as backlash over automated surveillance grows. Data Center Backlash: A new poll finds 53% of North Carolinians oppose local data centers, with concerns centered on power, land use, water and noise. Healthcare Grants: ECU Health Bertie Hospital awarded $95,000 to 16 nonprofits through its community benefit grants program. Food Safety: A fresh warning highlights fake “Amazon safety recall” texts that steal login credentials, urging shoppers to verify recalls only through official channels. Energy Prices: GasBuddy reports show E15 and midgrade/premium pricing snapshots across multiple counties for the week ending Aug. 8.