Health & Equity: A new analysis finds mothers of Black newborns are far more likely to be referred to law enforcement over alleged pregnancy drug use, often tied to unreliable hospital drug tests that can produce false positives—raising alarms about how child welfare and policing intersect. Public Health: Maryland is under Code Orange air quality alerts as extreme heat and wildfire smoke from Canada push unhealthy conditions, with officials urging sensitive groups to limit time outdoors. Environment & Fisheries: Scientists report a sharp, long-term decline in Chesapeake Bay blue crabs, with habitat loss and low-oxygen conditions among suspected drivers. Space & Science: NASA-linked research highlights a meteorite crash in New Jersey that may contain clues about ancient water in the solar system. Biotech & Policy: Maryland’s AG joined a multistate $29.6M settlement with Glenmark over alleged generic drug price-fixing, with a small Maryland share earmarked for affected consumers. Tech & Industry: FAA says BETA Technologies and United Therapeutics completed an electric aircraft organ transport test in Maryland as part of the eVTOL integration program. Local Tech/Business: Cordex Systems adds Nobel laureate Louis J. Ignarro to its scientific advisory board to support nitric-oxide cardiovascular diagnostics. Community & STEM: Baltimore County is seeking public input on a nature-focused passive park plan in Perry Hall, while Harford County opens ag education/outreach grant applications.