Wildfire Watch (Pacific Northwest): Paradise Fire evacuations expanded in Washington’s Walla Walla and Umatilla counties, with multiple areas bumped to Level 2 and officials urging residents not to wait for an order if danger is near. Wildfire Watch (Oregon/Idaho): Oregon crews responded to new Woodrat and Wright Springs fires and prepared for red-flag conditions on the Grasshopper Fire; in Idaho, the Big Rock Fire reached 54% containment and river camping closures were lifted. Public Health (Midwest): Northeastern Indiana is hit hard by cyclosporiasis, with investigators focusing on lettuce tied to Taylor Farms and a recall underway. National Security (U.S.-Middle East): Experts say a possible Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz shipping deal may not end the wider conflict, with the chokepoint still central to U.S. interests. Finance/Compliance: FinCEN assessed a record $125M penalty against a broker-dealer for repeat Bank Secrecy Act violations, including failures tied to monitoring and suspicious activity reporting. Housing Costs: A Bankrate study finds most U.S. borrowers overpay mortgages by about $3,300 a year on average. Elections (Tennessee/Michigan): Tennessee’s voting-rights fight stays in focus after a Supreme Court ruling, while Michigan’s Democratic primary saw a key House seat change hands.