Cyclospora Update: CDC reports more than 15,000 lab-confirmed cyclosporiasis cases nationwide, with 17 states tied to lettuce linked to Taylor Farms; health officials are still tracing clusters and reminding people to watch for prolonged GI symptoms. Food Safety Recalls: FDA recall coverage continues to flag contaminated products, including major egg and produce-related alerts that can hit grocery shelves fast. Local Health & Housing: Midwest cities are leaning into “direct-to-housing” style outreach to move people from encampments into services and rental-subsidy housing, aiming to reduce chronic homelessness. School Accountability: Missouri is preparing an A-to-F grading system for schools, with parents asking what happens after a low grade and critics warning it may oversimplify performance. Health Policy for Youth: A new federal directive would stop funding gender-transition procedures for people under 18 at federally funded providers, reversing prior rules and reigniting legal fights involving Missouri officials. Community Health Access: A Safe Haven Baby Box was unveiled in the Lake of the Ozarks area, offering anonymous, temperature-controlled surrender for newborns up to 45 days old. Road Safety: Multiple Missouri crashes reported this week, including a Howard County three-vehicle crash with serious injuries and several rollover incidents tied to lane changes and deer avoidance.