Pet Policy Push: Malaysia’s PMO says it’s open to a special federal fund and tax breaks to help NGOs manage stray animals, aiming to ease pressure on pet owners and improve public harmony. Health Tech Privacy: Experts warn period-tracking apps may collect and share far more than cycle dates, including fertility, meds, symptoms and sexual health—urging tighter data practices and careful privacy checks. Heart & Cholesterol: The FDA approved Lipfendra, a once-daily oral PCSK9-blocking option to lower “bad” LDL cholesterol alongside diet and exercise. Medical Costs Reality Check: A guide highlights how medical inflation can quickly blow up insurance “sum insured,” stressing coverage durability over one-time picking. Wellness & Aging: New Alzheimer’s Association conference findings back structured brain training as more than generic “stay active” advice. Culture & Community: L.A.’s Watts Towers gets a major 30,000-sq-ft park expansion with paths, art, bike racks and greener design. Parenting & Sleep: A Metro piece revisits sleep training and the Ferber method amid the reality of sleep deprivation. Lifestyle Media: Claro Música Pulso launches as a Spanish-language streaming hub adding podcasts (with more formats planned).