Budget 2027 Health Focus (Malaysia): Malaysia’s Health Ministry says its next budget push should be outcome-driven—strengthening services, boosting resilience, and advancing social justice—so spending is tied to measurable impact, not just higher outlays. Supply Chain & Food Security: The Port of Los Angeles is preparing for a possible 5% cargo volume uptick as Red Sea and Panama Canal draft limits push more shipments to West Coast routes; meanwhile, Black Sea attacks are tightening wheat supplies and raising prices for major importers. One Health Training (US): Penn launches a One Health certificate aimed at training cross-disciplinary health leaders to tackle threats like infectious disease, antimicrobial resistance, food security, and environmental health. AI in Public Health (US): Seminole County’s mosquito control unit adds AI to identify mosquitoes faster, helping target treatments more precisely. Education Tech Debate (US): A bill would restrict screen tech in early grades and require “analog learning” options, with rules extending to AI and ed-tech tools. Ukraine Drone Production (Finland): A Finnish firm plans to produce drones for Ukraine using technology from Airlogix, expanding UAV output across Europe. Global Skills Gap (South Africa): A report warns young people and employers are misaligned as AI and automation reshape jobs faster than training systems adapt. Music & Culture: MTV drops the “Best Rock” VMA category after 37 years, while Nairobi’s Swift Academy opens applications to fund and mentor emerging music talent.