Food Safety: FDA upgraded a Texas egg recall of nearly 1.6 million dozen to Class I after salmonella concerns, with Kroger and Brookshire stores among retailers and sell-by dates running into mid-August. Housing Affordability: Ohio renters are falling behind—an “Out of Reach” report says Ohioans need $23.82 an hour for a two-bedroom, while the average renter wage is $19.59, with gaps especially sharp in Southeast Ohio. Public Health & Community: A GuardCare clinic in Southeast Ohio delivered thousands of free medical, dental, vision, and mental health services to hundreds of residents over three days. Crime & Courts: A Minnesota federal judge sentenced Eric Anthony Rodriguez to 260 months for meth trafficking tied to the Sinaloa Cartel. Wildfires: Updates from California show the Talbot Fire at 15% contained and Bug/Stallion fires gaining containment as crews battle flames and weather helps. Politics: Attorney General Jay Jones announced key personnel appointments in Virginia. National Security/Trade: Iran-linked Strait of Hormuz disruptions are again raising energy prices and highlighting how other chokepoints could hit U.S. costs. Sports: LSU baseball legend Skip Bertman, who won five national titles, died at 88.