Dementia Awareness: Brothers Jordan and Cian Adams, who carry a rare gene mutation linked to frontotemporal dementia, spent 33 days running 33 marathons and brought the mission to Ireland with an “Irish Challenge” across 32 counties. Mental Health & Social Media: A new study using thousands of Twitter accounts finds social media likes can reinforce posting more strongly in people with depression, suggesting platform design may affect mental health differently. Mother and Baby Homes: A Bessborough survivor says she witnessed an illegal burial on the site, as protests continue over plans for homes where hundreds of missing children may have been buried. Violence Against Women: Ireland’s number of women violently killed this year is highlighted as Taoiseach Micheál Martin calls for a stronger societal response, with an Oireachtas report pointing to major gaps in prevention and support. Food Safety: Macau-made “Hak San Fried Noodles” were pulled after excessive sulphur dioxide levels were found, with warnings for people with asthma or allergies. Heat & Farming Health: Farmers are warned that heat stress can harm cows’ immunity and affect calves’ health, including higher scours risk. Road Safety: A woman in her 50s died in a Cork crash after her car was struck by a lorry; Gardaí are appealing for dashcam or phone footage. Water Safety: Two men died after entering the sea to help children in difficulty; separate reports also mourn a teen who drowned in Lough Ree, Westmeath. Health System Access: A new licensing change in British Columbia would speed up full licences for internationally trained doctors, potentially cutting months off the process.