Heat Emergencies: More than 20 people were treated for heat-related injuries at a Union Pacific Big Boy whistle-stop event in Berks County, with at least one cardiac arrest reported as EMS resources ran short and help was called from nearby counties. Extreme Heat Safety: A heat advisory remains in effect for central Pennsylvania through the holiday weekend, warning of heat index values up to 112 and urging residents to watch for heat exhaustion and heat stroke, conserve power, and prepare for possible outages. Grid Strain: The federal government ordered data centers and other large energy users to switch to backup power amid record demand during a heat wave affecting the PJM grid, which includes Pennsylvania. Food Safety: The CDC is tracking rising cases of Cyclospora (cyclosporiasis), a parasite linked to “explosive” diarrhea; the report notes 145 confirmed cases and 20 hospitalizations nationwide since May 1. Local Health & Aging: Bucks County is seeing a growing focus on fall prevention for seniors, with many falls happening at home and fear keeping some people from reporting injuries. Healthcare Lawsuit: A Pennsylvania patient-transport driver is accused in a lawsuit of dropping a wheelchair-using woman at a Wexford senior living facility and abandoning her. Business & Wellness Access: Kroger’s $1.65B bid to buy Giant Eagle could reshape grocery access across Pennsylvania and nearby states, with some store closures expected pending approval. Health Care Careers: Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health nurse researcher Christian Burchill is set for national recognition for workplace safety work in healthcare.