Workplace Heat Safety: Singapore will make four heat-stress protections mandatory for outdoor workers from 1 Dec 2026, including heat-stress training, cool drinking water, emergency cooling supplies, and suitable protective clothing. Maternal Health Tech: A large study using first-trimester data from Singapore, Chile and Sweden found AI can flag pregnancy risks more efficiently than traditional methods, pointing to earlier, more personalised prenatal care. COVID-19 Vaccines: The US FDA approved multiple 2026-2027 COVID-19 shots targeting the XFG variant, expanding options for older adults and high-risk groups ahead of the fall season. Food Safety & Hygiene: A union complaint alleges unsanitary conditions at an LAX in-flight meal provider, raising concerns about mould, live maggots and cockroaches in catering facilities used by major airlines including Singapore Airlines. Public Health Policy: Singapore’s Workplace Fairness Act is set to strengthen legal rights for employees returning after serious illness, with clearer anti-discrimination rules and grievance pathways. Local Health & Safety Incident: Two lorry collisions in Taman Jurong led to 18 people being taken to hospital, including a driver trapped and rescued by SCDF. Global Disaster Watch: Nepal-Tibet flash floods continue to leave hundreds dead and many missing, with multiple countries including Singapore-linked travellers affected.