Public Health & Food Supply: Michigan’s Cyclospora outbreak keeps expanding, with cases surpassing 5,000 and then 10,000 as officials warn the foodborne parasite is driving “explosive diarrhea” and changing consumer behavior, including fewer produce purchases. Local Health Regulation: Warren is moving to regulate kratom, approving a first reading of an ordinance to prohibit sales and distribution amid safety concerns, joining other Macomb-area actions. Energy & Housing Efficiency: EGLE is pushing Renewables Ready Communities awards to spur local wind, solar, and battery projects, while the UP is seeing EGLE-backed home energy rebates for upgrades like mini-split heat pumps. Construction & Infrastructure Safety: New Baltimore is getting more than $2M for Safe Routes to Schools and pedestrian improvements near Anchor Bay schools, and Owosso demolition work is raising questions about safety and traffic impacts. Manufacturing & Materials: UFP Industries posted strong Q2 results, and Ford’s aluminum supply disruption tied to Novelis fires in New York continues to ripple through vehicle production and sales. Workforce & Training: Michigan’s data-center buildout is pulling in skilled trades, with AI firms recruiting electricians and carpenters and training pipelines expanding. Legal & Health Care: U-M Health-West agreed to overhaul religious accommodation policies and pay $410,000 to resolve a religious bias firing case. Retail & Delivery: Uber Eats is adding more regional grocers, including Michigan-linked Busch’s Fresh Food Market, expanding on-demand grocery delivery. Sports Business: The Detroit Lions’ Jahmyr Gibbs sat out practice amid contract uncertainty as training camp begins.