Volcano Watch: Mount Pelée has shown a clear uptick in seismic activity and ground swelling, with hundreds of earthquakes and inflation near the summit pushing monitoring to a yellow alert—scientists say an immediate eruption isn’t expected, but pressure may be building under the island. Connectivity & Security: The U.S. State Department launched a major submarine cable initiative for the Caribbean and Central America to boost high-speed links with “trusted” providers; Cuba is left out, and the plan includes legal and technical help for governments upgrading critical networks. Weather & Climate Risk: Tropical Storm Cristobal has formed briefly, but attention is on Invest 92L, which has high odds of developing into “Dolly” and could reach the Lesser Antilles as El Niño faces its toughest test. Public Health: Swimming is not advised at two Nova Scotia beaches after routine testing found bacteria levels above acceptable limits. Local Tech Concerns: Residents near a proposed WGN transmitter data center raised worries about noise, wildlife impacts, and water use during a public comment session. Culture Meets Tech: CSIFF26 announced 47 films from 14 countries, including Martinique, for Oct 9–11 in New York.