World Cup Public Health Prep: As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11 across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, health officials are ramping up for outbreaks tied to mass travel and crowding—especially measles, which has topped 2,000 U.S. cases for the second straight year. Infectious Disease Watch: CDC data shows most measles cases are in people unvaccinated or with unknown vaccination status, with New Jersey among the states reporting cases. Local Health & Safety: Newark schools are being urged to reassure families about student safety amid ongoing Delaney Hall tensions, where immigration protests have spilled into the community. Accountability at Delaney Hall: A New Jersey police sergeant was charged with stealing a photojournalist’s camera bag during the protests, after an alleged geo-tracking trail led investigators to his home. Tick Season Alert: Experts warn this summer could be especially tick-heavy in the Northeast, with Lyme and alpha-gal syndrome concerns rising as ticks overwintered under snow. Cancer Care Access: Connecticut enacted statewide insurance coverage for provider-delivered scalp cooling therapy starting Jan. 1, 2027, joining several other states expanding coverage for chemotherapy hair-loss side effects. Kidney Disease Update: Bayer reported Phase III FIND-CKD results showing its KERENDIA (finerenone) reduced kidney disease progression and a kidney-heart risk composite in adults with non-diabetic chronic kidney disease. Health Policy & Money: A new analysis warns Social Security’s trust fund could run out by 2032, triggering automatic benefit cuts that could average about $500 per month nationwide.