US Politics & Courts: California AG Rob Bonta faces fresh calls for an investigation over a Netflix-linked donation trail as he fights Paramount’s $110B Warner Bros. deal. Health & Safety: Louisiana warns beachgoers about a surge of flesh-eating Vibrio vulnificus infections, urging immediate care for wounds exposed to brackish or salt water. AI & Science: Researchers say AI-designed bacteriophages created 16 new viral genomes that can infect and kill E. coli in lab tests, marking a step toward full biological design. Public Health Systems: Bahrain says it’s tracking emerging disease threats with stronger surveillance and labs, while preparing for an ageing population and future risks like climate-related health impacts. Regional Development & Energy: Sabah plans to take stakes in new oil and gas fields and a floating LNG project, pairing it with industrial parks and a blue economy hub. Business & Economy: Saudi Arabia reports momentum in company formation and business services, with tens of thousands of new firms registered in the first half of 2026. Politics & Society: Kansas voters reject a proposed shift to direct elections for Supreme Court justices, reinforcing that party-led agendas can still be overturned at the ballot box. Local Health Funding: Malaysia’s health ministry approves RM500,000 to upgrade a clinic for the Orang Asli, including boat storage, equipment, and faster clinic construction.