Water Crisis in San Juan: Thousands of Puerto Ricans are facing severe water shortages, with the National Guard activated and emergency calls rising as outages hit parts of San Juan and other major cities; residents are buying potable water and relying on water trucks, while officials point to long underinvestment and maintenance gaps. Local Economic Push: San Juan will allocate $5 million to help create and expand small and medium-sized businesses in priority sectors, with permits and technical assistance routed through the Business Concierge at Plaza Las Américas. Dengue Alert in the Region: Florida health officials are warning of peak dengue risk as CDC data show a sharp national surge, with Miami-Dade urging stronger mosquito protection as summer transmission ramps up. Pool Safety Reminder: A CDC-backed reminder is going viral for a reason: showering before swimming helps prevent chloramine irritation and reduces the spread of germs in pools. Food Budget Pressure: Preliminary 2026 consumer spending data in Puerto Rico show lower average monthly spending on food and household products amid economic uncertainty, even as food prices keep climbing. Forever Chemicals Delay: A new report says the Pentagon has delayed PFAS cleanup timelines at nearly 200 sites, including locations tied to Puerto Rico, extending risks to drinking-water safety. Public Health Infrastructure Upgrade: In La Guaira, Venezuela, authorities inspected hospital rehabilitation work to speed response times and keep critical services running—an example of how facility maintenance directly affects patient care.