Health Infrastructure & Policy: Malaysia’s health ministry says it won’t tolerate unreasonable delays on 1,300 facility projects and may terminate contractors, while Novo Nordisk points to rising diabetes, obesity and other chronic disease burdens that demand stronger clinical research ecosystems. Public Health Alerts: Western Kentucky health officials are investigating a suspected measles outbreak after a positive case tied to an unvaccinated out-of-state visitor, with multiple unconfirmed reports. Community Health Workforce: Nebraska lawmakers approved LB912 to set statewide standards for community health worker training and endorsements, aiming to tighten consistency across programs. Global Conservation: A study finds marine protected areas cover under 10% of most sharks and rays’ ranges, with big gaps for threatened species and unclear fishing restrictions. Global Economy & Energy: Markets tracked tense U.S.-Iran talks as oil prices rose and rate-hike expectations shifted. Education & STEM: Idaho’s College of Eastern Idaho opened a major Future Tech Building to expand hands-on training for in-demand careers. Culture & Music: Free Irish trad lessons are planned after Fleadh success, while Scotland’s Belhaven campaign is rolling out free grassroots gigs.