PFAS Accountability: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and the DNR announced the state’s first PFAS settlement with Tyco Fire Products over Marinette-area contamination, requiring clean drinking water for residents, PFAS discharge remediation, and an extra $10M payment into the PFAS Trust Fund. Toxic Chemical Handling: In California, GKN Aerospace’s planned removal of MMA from Garden Grove storage tanks was postponed again, with officials citing delayed sealed-truck delivery and continuing air monitoring after mass evacuations. Public Health Recall: The FDA ordered a nationwide recall of specific Gas-X Extra Strength softgel lots due to potential chemical contamination from a leaking propylene glycol-based coolant during packaging. Regulatory/Trade Pressure: Kentucky lawmakers discussed proposed PFAS reporting requirements, including studying whether community disease clusters link to PFAS and pushing for company disclosure of releases. Industrial Materials Milestone: Röhm marked full industrial-scale operation of its LiMA technology at its Bay City, Texas MMA plant, aimed at strengthening regional supply chains for automotive and medical applications. Energy Supply Risk: Exxon and Chevron executives warned at a conference that global oil inventories are near dangerously low levels, raising odds of sharp price spikes. Antitrust in Chemicals: North Carolina AG Jeff Jackson urged a federal appeals court to view anticompetitive conduct as a whole in a Chemours HVAC refrigerant market case. Environmental Monitoring: Heal the Bay released its 2025-2026 Beach Report Card, noting rain and runoff impacts but highlighting Honor Roll beaches in Dana Point. Agri-PFAS Education: A documentary spotlights Reardan FFA students tackling PFAS “forever chemicals” in local groundwater tied to firefighting foam use. Sanctions/Finance: The US sanctioned an Iran-linked LPG smuggling and shadow banking network using front companies and shell structures to evade sanctions.