Public Health & Safety: The U.S. DOJ, acting for the FDA, sued Gold Star Distribution to stop operations over alleged years of unsanitary conditions at its Minneapolis warehouse, including widespread rodent and bird contamination tied to products ranging from infant formula and OTC meds to pet food. Infectious Disease Alerts: Pennsylvania reported a third U.S. measles death this year, underscoring how quickly outbreaks can turn deadly when vaccination rates are low; meanwhile, local officials flagged rabies-positive bats and urged prevention after confirmed cases. Hospital Care & Quality: Ascension Saint Thomas faces a double crunch—an expiring UnitedHealthcare contract and a federal patient-safety plan deadline—after a medication error allegedly sent wrong drugs into patients’ spines. Mental Health Focus: Children’s Hospital Colorado held a free virtual town hall on youth mental health, while community groups highlighted support for older adults and caregivers. Healthcare Access & Services: Samoa’s MOH is weighing a public-private partnership for a pharmaceutical warehouse and medical oxygen plants, and UMMC expanded air transport with a new fixed-wing aircraft for rural-to-specialty care. Policy & Prevention: England schools rolled out tougher food rules to cut sugary desserts and fried items, aiming to reduce tooth decay and youth obesity. Cardiovascular Recognition: Monument Health earned multiple American Heart Association awards for stroke, resuscitation, and heart failure care. Research & Disparities: USC/Prisma’s pediatric oncologist received a St. Baldrick’s award to study how neighborhood factors shape childhood cancer survival. Pharma & Markets: Novartis shares took a hit after a Phase III failure, while Hims & Hers investor deadlines and class-action alerts continued to draw attention. Health in the Courts: The Philippine PGH submitted a medical exam report to the Sandiganbayan on former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, recommending whether he should stay hospitalized or be transferred to jail.