Public Transit Push: Los Angeles is using the 2026 World Cup to prove public transit can handle big crowds ahead of the “no car” LA 2028 Olympics, adding shuttle routes to SoFi Stadium and reporting tens of thousands of rides. Gulf Logistics Upgrade: DP World bought 700 lorries to boost GCC road freight capacity as Strait of Hormuz disruptions push more goods onto alternative routes. Diabetes Breakthrough: India approved Awiqli, the world’s first once-weekly basal insulin, cutting injections from 365 to 52 while aiming for comparable blood-sugar control. Food & Health Research: Tufts researchers say healthy plant-based foods remain low among youth worldwide, with the U.S. showing a sharp drop as kids get older. Consumer Safety Alert: Hawaii says New World screwworm risk is very low after mainland detections, but it’s tightening inspections and response plans. Fraud & Scams Crackdown: INTERPOL’s First Light 2026 operation across 97 places netted thousands of arrests and hundreds of millions in seized assets tied to social engineering scams. Tobacco Harm Reduction: A New Zealand study links a record drop in adult smoking to vaping and health policy support for less harmful alternatives. Retail Accessibility: UK co-op rolled out NaviLens QR codes on own-brand paper products to help visually impaired shoppers identify items via audio. Beef Price-Fixing Settlement: Canada’s proposed nearly $8M class settlement targets alleged beef price manipulation dating back to 2015. World Cup Spending Boost: Boston hotels saw room revenue jump about 20% during the tournament’s early weeks, even as occupancy stayed flat.