AI & Markets: Japan’s Nikkei slid nearly 3% as investors worried about the profitability impact of fresh AI spending, while the Middle East situation added pressure. Texas Tech & Sports Entertainment: Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian pushed back on “external pressure” narratives at SEC Media Days, and the buzz is already centered on Arch Manning’s efficiency and the team’s expectations. Local Music & Lifestyle: An Austin home tour spotlights a 1915 property redesigned as a music-festival pied-à-terre, blending bold color, luxe seating, and a record-friendly layout. Streaming Picks: New movies and TV to stream this weekend include Netflix’s “72 Hours” and Hulu’s “Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie,” plus more TV returns. Data Centers in Texas: Guadalupe County residents are protesting proposed data centers over transparency, water and air-quality fears, while Texas lawmakers are also moving to tighten the rules around the AI build-out. Sports Tonight: Houston Dynamo host Austin in Western Conference play, with the Rangers and Mariners set for a key AL West series opener in Arlington.