Public Health & Safety: Two gendarmes in Guadeloupe have been charged with manslaughter in the 2020 death of Claude Jean-Pierre after a traffic stop in Deshaies, following public outrage over partial CCTV footage showing him being removed from his car and collapsing after the arrest; investigators will now assess whether the arrest method was appropriate and whether it contributed to his death. Sports Medicine & Recovery: Cyclist Kaden Hopkins says his latest shoulder operation after a Tour of Guadeloupe crash went better than the first, with surgeons in Spain removing a bent plate and replacing it with a longer plate and seven screws plus artificial bone to speed healing. Wellness & Environment: A new report highlights record pesticide consumption in Kenya, with more than two-thirds classified as highly hazardous, raising health and environmental concerns even as farmers rely on chemicals to protect crops from pests and disease. Local Health Culture: A Dominica commentary spotlights the endemic Barn Owl’s diet and hunting role, linking healthy ecosystems to the birds that keep pest populations in check.