Health Policy & Consumer Safety: Health Canada’s decision to drop warning labels on energy drinks after earlier concerns about “wide-awake drunk” risk is now under scrutiny, with reporting alleging some of the studies used in the safety review were funded by the energy drink industry. Civic Space & Democracy: Nepal’s civic space is shrinking as independent institutions that connect citizens to the state weaken, raising the question of who speaks for citizens beyond parties and government. Food Access & Local Economy: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan for city-owned grocery stores promises cheaper food, but independent grocers warn it could squeeze small businesses while supporters argue it targets food deserts and high prices. Public Health & Social Protection: A family of a Haitian immigrant who froze to death after ICE custody is preparing a lawsuit, spotlighting gaps in mental health support and release planning for vulnerable people. NGO & Community Action: Kenya’s agroecology push urges small farmers to organize and use local knowledge to build practical, locally appropriate solutions, with PELUM Kenya convening farmers and officials. Fundraising & Inclusion: A UK bakery fundraiser is backing Families United, supporting children with disabilities through inclusive activities and community support. Child Protection: An Indore NGO campaign targets child trafficking with awareness, network identification, and links to welfare schemes, aiming to prevent, rescue, and rehabilitate. Environment & Biosecurity: Research warns stalled ships in the Gulf could spread invasive species when they resume travel, turning port biofouling into a global risk.