Sports & Czech Talent Abroad: The Vancouver Canucks signed Czech forward Adam Novotny, their 24th overall pick, to a three-year entry-level deal, after his OHL breakout with Peterborough Petes and past Czech Extraliga experience. Football & Champions League: Sparta Prague beat Lyon 2-1 in a Champions League qualifier in Prague, with Ernest Nuamah returning as a late substitute after a long knee injury layoff. Local Life & Public Safety: Prague police are investigating a man who smashed a lavatory mirror after finding the soap dispenser empty, with CCTV footage and an estimated CZK 15,000 damage bill. Climate & Water Crisis: Czech rivers and reservoirs are hitting critical low levels, with the Elbe nearing historic minimums and drought exposing submerged sites. Business & Telecom: T-Mobile Czech Republic reported H1 revenue up 3.6% and 5G coverage reaching 99.22% of the population, while O2 Czech Republic and Cetin supported stable coverage at the World Orienteering Cup in Český Krumlov/Vyšší Brod. Community Funding: T-Mobile Czech Republic launched a CZK 1.5 million grant call for 30 small towns and villages to back projects that connect residents.