Utah Health & Safety: As school starts, Utah law enforcement and educators are urging parents to talk early about fentanyl risks, warning that dealers increasingly use social media and coded emoji messages to sell drugs. Public Health & Environment: The Great Salt Lake’s shrinking is exposing contaminated lakebed dust that can blow into Salt Lake City, raising concerns about lung-impacting particles during wind events. Healthcare Policy: Lawmakers are calling RFK Jr.’s research cuts a threat to patient safety, pointing to major reductions at AHRQ and canceled grants tied to care quality and error reduction. Cancer Care: UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center renewed its NCI “comprehensive” designation with an ~$18M, five-year grant to expand research, clinical trials, and prevention efforts. Veterans & Reproductive Health: The Pentagon is launching a program to reimburse select troops for sperm or egg freezing before deployments. Local Community: In Kearns, a shooting outside a Tongan LDS funeral left one dead and multiple injured, prompting community leaders to consider a town hall. Workforce & Wellness: Nu Skin and Tyson Foods announced layoffs in Utah County, adding pressure to local health and support services.