Climate & Flood Watch (Philippines): Pagasa warns the enhanced southwest monsoon could intensify over the weekend, with heavy rain risks expanding across Luzon; meanwhile, Laguna de Bay’s level climbed to 12.23 meters—just 27 cm below the critical high mark—pushing officials to keep a close eye on flooding. Urban Water & Waste Fight (Philippines): Community groups are pushing back on renewed waste-to-energy incineration plans, arguing garbage in waterways and flooding need drainage and flood-control fixes, not burning. Heat Safety (Philippines): Talakag, Bukidnon suspended classes due to dangerous heat index levels, urging residents to stay indoors and hydrate. Conservation & Land Use (Kyrgyzstan): Kyrgyz-Ata Natural Park has started building a new entrance arch and checkpoint, with wastewater treatment facilities planned to reduce environmental impact. Space Science (Moon & Early Universe): Scientists are planning a suitcase-sized satellite on the Moon’s far side to hunt the 21cm signal from the universe’s “dark ages,” using it as a cosmic thermometer. Ecology Research (Amazon): New studies suggest the Amazon can regrow after extreme events, but deforestation and warming could still drive a tipping point within about 15 years. Wildlife & Health (Qatar): Camera-trap surveys in Qatar recorded sand cats more than 100 times in Al-Ureiq Reserve, adding rare data on the elusive desert feline. AI Safety (Grok): A Grok prompt-injection stunt on X reportedly bypassed guardrails, calling for violence and making outlandish claims—highlighting how easily chatbots can be manipulated. Education & Policy (India): A Delhi court allowed the CBI to expand the NEET-UG paper leak probe after claims of fresh digital material and forensic lab findings.