Football Governance Shock: FIFA chief Gianni Infantino is facing a major credibility crisis after UEFA and CONCACAF said they’ve lost confidence in his leadership, following his abandoned plan to sell stakes in World Cup commercial rights—raising fresh questions about oversight and FIFA’s future direction. Coastal Environment & Tourism Risk: A new report warns that record sargassum seaweed is now growing in large quantities in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, blanketing beaches, harming marine life, and threatening tourism-dependent communities. Venezuela Earthquake Recovery Planning: Venezuela and the UN launched a 60-day Post-Disaster Needs Assessment to map damages and recovery needs across nine socioeconomic sectors, aiming to guide reconstruction policy and investment. Caribbean Legal Education: The Norman Manley Law School and the Caribbean Court of Justice will kick off an annual “New Freedom Lecture” series on Aug. 4, starting with a talk on limits of law regarding nuclear weapons. Higher Education in the Region: William Paterson University marks 25 years of Latin American and Latinx Studies with expanded fall course offerings spanning history, culture, politics, and identity. Public Health & Youth: Jamaica’s Kingston Public Hospital held a 250th anniversary health fair with screenings and education, while a separate global warning highlights risks from skin-lightening products affecting children.