Climate Risk for the Caribbean: CIMH and UWI climate researchers warn that a strengthening El Niño could bring drought and hotter-than-usual conditions into 2027, with reduced rainfall and more hot-spell days likely stressing water supplies, agriculture, and public health across the Windwards, Leewards, and ABC islands. Pesticide Pressure in Agriculture: Kenya’s pesticide use hit a record high in 2024 (6,953 tonnes), with heavy reliance on highly hazardous pesticides—raising health and environmental concerns even as farmers depend on chemicals to protect yields. Media & Tech/Policy Spillover: A Reuters report says France’s CNews has shifted further right under owner Vincent Bolloré, with the removal of conservative pundit Philippe Bilger seen as part of a tighter editorial line ahead of the presidential election—showing how media platforms can shape political agendas. Independence, Data, and Development Debate: A commentary argues that “knowing history” isn’t enough—measuring prosperity needs more than per-capita income, including who owned assets, how wealth was distributed, and access to education, health, and housing.