Food policy shake-up: Federal data says ultra-processed foods drive 55% of adult calories and nearly 62% for kids, as HHS and former FDA chief David Kessler push to revoke “GRAS” self-approval for refined carbohydrates—sparking a major San Francisco lawsuit against manufacturers. Heat and health: Florida faces statewide heat advisories with heat indices up to 114; doctors warn some antidepressants can worsen heat illness by impairing sweating and thirst. Drought watch: North Carolina sees drought improve in many areas after recent rains, but parts of the state remain in severe-to-extreme drought, with conservation urged. Clean Water Act enforcement: A Wisconsin cheesemaker was fined $237,500 and ordered facility upgrades after a judge found it violated the Clean Water Act by discharging untreated wastewater that disrupted municipal treatment. Wildlife bycatch fight: A U.S. appeals court weighs arguments against turtle excluder devices in Louisiana inshore shrimping, with opponents citing limited turtle interactions. Ocean conservation pressure: A roundup highlights major marine protection rollbacks, including openings tied to Papahānaumokuākea, the Mariana Trench and Rose Atoll. Air pollution across borders: A UN report says Ontario wildfire smoke exposed tens of millions in the U.S. and Canada to hazardous air over days in July. Energy infrastructure controversy: Louisiana’s Plaquemines LNG seeks a fast-tracked expansion under a Trump “energy emergency,” raising alarms about wetland damage and shortened review. Egg safety: FDA upgraded a salmonella egg recall to Class I for nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs.