Data center power: Meta signed a deal to buy 385 megawatts of power from two new Louisiana solar plants to help run its new $10 billion data center and advance its climate goals. The plants, built by Treaty Oak Clean Energy in Sabine and Morehouse parishes, will connect into Entergy’s Louisiana grid. Read more from The Center Square. 

Chaos could worsen: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Tuesday that if the shutdown continues and air traffic controllers miss another paycheck next week, air travel could see even more chaos. Major airports, including Newark, have already seen hours-long delays due to staff shortages. Controllers missed out on a paycheck Oct. 28 and are scheduled to miss another next Tuesday. Read more from The Associated Press. 

Fewer deals: Commercial real estate dealmaking has stalled well below prepandemic levels in 2025, with overall deal value up just 5% year over year, Moody’s tells CNBC. Investors are flocking to higher-quality, big-ticket assets, while hotels are the clear laggard. Office and open-air retail, however, are seeing renewed momentum as tech giants and major buyers scoop up discounted properties. Read more from CNBC.