Immigration & Health Access: The U.S. Supreme Court (6-3) cleared the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, putting hundreds of thousands at risk of losing legal work and healthcare coverage—sparking urgent warnings from advocates that families and frontline services, including nursing homes, could be hit hard. Local Impact in Care Work: Reports from Massachusetts and Florida describe how TPS holders make up a large share of caregivers and healthcare staff, with leaders warning of staffing shortages and disrupted patient support if protections are withdrawn. Asylum Restrictions: In a separate ruling, the court also backed a move that could limit asylum access at the U.S.-Mexico border, raising fears of worsening humanitarian harm for people seeking safety. Syria Drug Policy: Syria marked the International Day against Drug Abuse by saying it has shifted from being a Captagon “hub” to an anti-drug partner, citing efforts to dismantle factories and expand international cooperation. Public Health Research: A Tanzania study linked mass treatment for elephantiasis (lymphatic filariasis) to lower new HIV infections, suggesting parasite control may strengthen HIV prevention strategies. Disaster Response: Venezuela’s back-to-back earthquakes left hospitals overwhelmed and millions affected, with international aid and search-and-rescue teams mobilizing amid urgent medical needs.