Cyclospora Protections for Workers: UFCW Local 27 says produce workers in Cecil County and across the region need stronger safeguards during the ongoing cyclospora outbreak, urging employers to keep health protections and communication front and center. Prison Staffing and Violence: Maryland prisons are seeing some of the nation’s worst rates of killings, with union leaders pointing to staffing shortages and unsafe conditions inside state facilities. Care in Crisis: St. Mary’s County deputies credited with rescuing a missing 9-year-old boy with autism from a river say the child was evaluated and reunited with family after the fast water rescue. Health Access & Policy: Maryland’s Community Health Resources Commission awarded $7.5 million to expand care access for vulnerable populations statewide. Public Health Alerts: Canadian wildfire smoke continues to drive heat, humidity, and air-quality risks across Maryland, with officials warning residents to plan for worsening conditions. Medical Research & Treatment Updates: New cholesterol guidance may shift how some adults are categorized for heart-risk prevention, potentially changing treatment recommendations. Local Safety Incidents: A school bus carrying Maryland School for the Blind students crashed into a Parkville building; officials reported minor injuries and on-scene evaluations.