Biosecurity & Food Safety: Zhuhai’s Gongbei Customs seized 17 peony plants (with soil) and 24.7kg of palm-family seeds from Macau-bound travellers, warning that live plant material and soil are tightly restricted because they can carry pests and diseases that threaten agriculture and food security. Public Health & Community Care: Macau’s Municipal Affairs Bureau reported 523 stray dogs and cats adopted last year and said quarantine and clearance measures were improved in 2024 and this year; it also highlighted “adoption instead of purchase” and ongoing upgrades to dog-walking areas. Injury & Emergency Response: A girl was injured after being hit by a car while crossing on a red light near Sands Macao in Nape; she was taken to Conde de São Januário Hospital Centre with a suspected right ankle fracture and abrasions, and her condition was stable. Road Safety: A 20-year-old motorcyclist died after a crash on the Macau-Taipa Friendship Bridge; police are investigating the cause and urged witnesses to contact the Traffic Department. Obesity Medicine Watch: Novo Nordisk licensed an experimental once-weekly obesity pill (HRS-1596) from Hengrui in a deal worth up to $2.6 billion, adding to the push for less frequent weight-loss dosing. GLP-1 Muscle Protection: Regeneron’s trevogrumab Phase 2 COURAGE results suggest it can help preserve lean mass during GLP-1 receptor agonist-induced weight loss, with further trials planned.