Cotton Origins Breakthrough: Scientists used genomic comparisons to trace upland cotton’s domestication to northwestern Mexico’s Yucatán region, dating it to at least 4,000 years ago (possibly up to 7,000), with wild cotton from the Yucatán matching the domesticated species most closely. Mind-Body Care Spotlight: A French divemaster says scuba diving helped his panic attacks disappear, pointing to underwater mindfulness and slow, deep breathing as a calming pathway. Arts & Community: Dominica’s Waitukubuli Dance Theatre Company marks 55 years with “Rhythms of Our Roots,” blending Creole dance styles, live drumming, and performances across generations. Regional Context: Caribbean tourism visibility is being shaped online, with Puerto Rico and Jamaica leading official destination social media followings, while Haiti and broader U.S.-Caribbean strategic moves continue to draw attention.