Volcano Watch: Mount Pelée has shown a clear uptick in activity, with hundreds of volcanic quakes and signs of ground swelling near the summit. Scientists say pressure may be building deep underground. No immediate eruption is expected, but Martinique remains on yellow alert as monitoring continues, with the 1902 disaster still shaping the risk outlook. Public Health: Nova Scotia Parks issued swimming advisories for Rainbow Haven Beach and Lawrencetown Beach after routine testing found bacteria levels above acceptable limits; lifeguards will warn visitors and lab results are expected soon. Local Tech & Community Concerns: Residents near a proposed WGN transmitter data center site raised worries at an Elk Grove Village meeting about ongoing noise, wildlife impacts, and water use, urging studies on low-frequency sound effects. Tropical Weather: Tropical Storm Cristobal formed briefly, but attention now shifts to Invest 92L, with high odds of developing into “Dolly” and potentially reaching the Lesser Antilles as El Niño tests the season’s unusual quiet. Culture & Media: The Conch Shell International Film Fest (CSIFF26) announced 47 films from 14 countries, including Martinique, for Oct 9–11 in New York.