Youth Social Media Scrutiny: A major Meta trial begins in the US over claims Facebook and Instagram are designed to addict minors, with potential for big penalties and platform changes across Europe too. Water Crisis Warning: The EU says drought and water scarcity are already threatening lives, health, economies and ecosystems, pushing for resilience instead of emergency response. Livestock Disease Watch: Great Britain reports rising bluetongue cases (including 13 in Wales) and urges vaccination as pressure peaks in September. Ebola Update: The DRC’s Ebola outbreak has passed 2,300 deaths, now the deadliest in the country’s history, with WHO calling it the fastest-expanding ever documented. Clinical Trials Expansion: Curavit expands clinical research reach in Europe after acquiring Lindus Health CRO assets, aiming to speed up global trial execution. Healthcare Access Locally: A Connecticut community health network highlights how primary care, women’s health, mental health and nutrition support can be made easier to find. Heat & Wildfire Link: New research links heatwaves to a large share of burned area in the US West, underscoring how extreme heat can drive disasters. Sports Health Alerts: Bayern’s Jamal Musiala reports treatable absence seizures after repeated on-pitch collapses, renewing focus on athlete medical monitoring.