Food Safety & Public Health: The FDA and CDC have begun onsite inspections and sampling at Taylor Farms’ Mexico facility as the cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to recalled iceberg lettuce keeps widening, with 13,895 lab-confirmed cases reported across 47 states and New Hampshire among the affected. Environmental Compliance: Old Dutch Mustard Co. agreed to a consent decree to implement a comprehensive water pollution compliance program after federal allegations it knowingly discharged acidic pollutants into a Souhegan River tributary near its Greenville facility. Energy & Infrastructure: Appledore Island’s Shoals Marine Laboratory is showcasing a renewable-energy microgrid off the grid, offering a practical look at what a greener power future could mean for New Hampshire. Housing & Cost of Living: New Hampshire home prices hit another record in July, with a median single-family price reported at $580,000, underscoring the ongoing shortage of starter homes. Business & Capital Access: The NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs is reminding eligible small businesses and nonprofits in Carroll, Coos, Rockingham and Strafford counties to apply by Aug. 24 for low-interest SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans tied to May 2025 weather-related losses. Crime & Fraud: A federal jury convicted a Georgia man of laundering more than $2.7 million stolen from seniors in online romance scams, including a Concord woman among victims. Workforce & Economy: Inflation in New England jumped to a 4.3% annual rate in spring, while other indicators like wages, unemployment and housing starts remain comparatively strong. Sports & Local Economy: DraftKings is promoting NFL preseason prediction-market signups with a $150 bonus after a $5 trade, reflecting how betting platforms keep pushing into mainstream consumer spending.