Volcanology Watch: Mount Pelée in Martinique is showing a clear uptick in activity, with hundreds of volcanic earthquakes and ground swelling near the summit. Authorities have kept a yellow alert, warning that while an immediate eruption isn’t expected, pressure could build toward a future event that would put the island’s ~400,000 residents at risk. Regional Tech & Security: The U.S. State Department announced a major submarine cable initiative for the Caribbean and Central America to boost high-speed connectivity, paired with legal and technical help to steer governments toward “trusted providers.” Cuba is excluded, and the plan also ties into broader digital upgrades like 5G and satellite links. Public Health (Beaches): In Nova Scotia, swimming is advised against at Rainbow Haven Beach and Lawrencetown Beach after routine testing found bacteria levels above acceptable limits; lifeguards will be on site. Local Community Concerns (Data Centers): Residents near a proposed WGN transmitter data center site raised worries about continuous noise, wildlife impacts, and water use during public comment in Elk Grove Village, urging studies on low-frequency sound effects. Storm Forecasting: Tropical Storm Cristobal is short-lived, but a new system—Invest 92L—has high odds to develop into “Dolly” and is tracking toward the Lesser Antilles as El Niño’s suppression faces its biggest test.