Women in Tech/Healthcare: Google AI/ML cloud/data leader Kalpita Raut is profiled for mentoring and healthcare-focused analytics work. Public Health—Overdose: Philadelphia reports sustained progress against fentanyl/opioid deaths, with overdose fatalities dropping from 2022’s peak to lower 2024 levels and a possible sub-1,000 finish for 2025. Biosafety & Disease Control: Two researchers are charged over an alleged attempt to smuggle mpox vials into the U.S. via Detroit, tied to NIH work. Mental Health Courts: A federal judge restricts Oregon State Hospital admissions for mentally ill defendants charged with lower-level crimes to speed compliance and reserve beds for the most serious cases. Children’s Health Philanthropy: A Palo Verde High School cheer team’s St. Jude fundraising is recognized as a top 2026 team, with students visiting the hospital. Access & Coverage: Georgetown research finds uninsured rates for young children rose from 2022 to 2024, with Texas worst at 10.8% for kids under 6. SNAP Policy: USDA rules will require SNAP retailers to stock a wider, more perishable mix of foods starting Nov. 4, 2026. Drug Development/Deals: Servier to acquire Edgewise’s muscular dystrophy drug sevasemten in a deal up to $2.65B. Hospital/Medicaid Billing & Care Model: Texas Children’s Hospital settlement includes creation of a “detransition clinic,” Medicaid billing changes, and limits on certain doctors. Healthcare Innovation Tools: Cadaviz, a virtual dissection table, expands across 10+ U.S. states for education and healthcare training.