Home Care Expansion: SYNERGY HomeCare opened new nonmedical homecare locations in Tinley Park, Illinois, and South Frederick, Maryland, adding companion, personal, and respite services for seniors and people with disabilities. Road Safety Push: Maryland officials say speeding remains a major driver of crashes as the state nears 200 traffic deaths this year, with enforcement ramped up on the Eastern Shore. School Mental Health Fight: Maryland is among 15 states suing the Trump administration to block cuts to school-based mental health grants, arguing the funding is protected by a court order. Public Safety Oversight: Baltimore announced former D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine will lead an independent review of the MONSE Side-Step youth diversion program alongside Baker Tilly. Health Access & Costs: A new coalition highlights how rising utility bills are pushing some Marylanders toward shutoffs, raising health risks for people already struggling to pay. Ebola Response Strain: Ebola response workers in Congo went on strike over unpaid wages, threatening continuity of care during an active outbreak. Local Health & Community: Orioles pitcher Tyler Wells visited newborn families at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, bringing NICU and postpartum support. Infectious Disease Guidance: A Maryland physician warned how ringworm can spread from cats to people and shared prevention tips. Energy Innovation: Maryland is exploring residential geothermal as a way to cut bills and ease grid strain from data centers and extreme heat. Violence Update: Baltimore police investigated shootings at a Northeast shopping center near Morgan State, with victims reported stable.