FDA Recall Update: The FDA upgraded a recall of nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs to a Class I warning over possible Salmonella contamination, tied to at least 98 illnesses and 26 hospitalizations across 17 states; shoppers can spot the affected cartons by codes P-1950 or 0840962 and a Julian date between 157 and 184. Arkansas Health Policy: Arkansas medical groups are urging CMS to grant a two-year reprieve for the ARHOME Medicaid expansion after a verbal denial of a five-year extension, arguing the extra time would help the state transition responsibly for more than 200,000 recipients. U of A Research Push: The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville launched the Arkansas Materials Institute, combining its Nano Institute and materials science graduate program to accelerate materials research and education. STEM in the Community: Alex Foundation’s architecture and engineering summer camp gave middle schoolers hands-on design and fabrication skills with partners including AIA Arkansas and UAM. Tech Adoption in Arkansas Schools: Nettleton schools debuted a cash-free concession stand to cut wait times and improve payment accountability. Public Safety Tech: Hot Springs officials backed a grant application to make their police department the first in Central Arkansas to use a first-responder drone integrated with 911 dispatch. Energy & Industry: Entergy broke ground on the 446-megawatt Ironwood Power Station at Lake Catherine, aiming for more efficient, flexible generation as an older unit retires. Local Philanthropy for Health: UAMS received a $1 million gift toward its Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Hospital in Springdale, expected to open next year.