Drug Funding Review: Ireland’s health minister says Friedreich’s Ataxia treatment Skyclarys is still under scientific and economic review, as families push for reimbursement for a drug that slows but can’t reverse damage. Lab Safety Lapse: A classroom mix-up at a Utah university led students to identify a deadly pathogen instead of a harmless bacterium, triggering antibiotics and an investigation into freezer labeling and inventory controls. Navy Research Recognition: The Pentagon honored NMRC scientist Dr. Kimberly Bishop-Lilly for bioinformatics work aimed at speeding research into operational capability. Space Ops Legacy: The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory marked 70 years of satellite tracking at Blossom Point, highlighting secure communications and navigation support. Climate & Water Stress: Germany’s Rhine is hitting record-low levels amid drought and heat, raising risks for shipping-heavy industries. Wildfire Climate Link: Studies say human-caused warming made Spain and France’s extreme fire weather far more likely. AI + Biotech Funding: Accipiter Bio quietly added $10.5M to advance AI-designed multi-target protein drugs. Education & Health Workforce: UNH launched faster, cheaper online bachelor’s options, while Oregon grants fund high-school pathways into medical assistant, eye, and mobile dental care. Regulated Cannabis: Ghana issued its first industrial cannabis cultivation licences under strict THC limits. El Niño Warning: UN officials warn a strengthening El Niño will intensify extreme heat and wild weather into 2027.