Volcano Watch: Mount Pelée has moved into a higher-activity phase, with hundreds of volcanic earthquakes and signs of ground inflation near the summit. Authorities say no immediate disaster is expected, but the yellow alert reflects concern that pressure could build toward a future eruption that would put Martinique’s ~400,000 residents at risk, echoing the 1902 catastrophe. Public Health & Water Safety: In Nova Scotia, officials 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. Tech & Community Concerns: Residents near a proposed WGN transmitter data center site raised worries at a public meeting, citing possible continuous noise, wildlife impacts, and water use during construction, and asked for studies on low-frequency sound effects. Climate & Storm Tracking: Tropical Storm Cristobal has formed briefly, while a separate system, Invest 92L, has high odds of developing into “Dolly” and could head toward the Lesser Antilles as El Niño faces its toughest test yet. Science Culture: The Conch Shell International Film Fest (CSIFF26) announced 47 films from 14 countries, including Martinique, for Oct 9–11 in New York—spotlighting Caribbean science-adjacent storytelling and diaspora voices.