US Chemicals & Water Safety: The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool saga is back in the spotlight as Donald Trump says the newly renovated basin may need to be drained again after alleged “corrosive” chemical damage and a reported 250-foot gash, with multiple arrests including former Olympian David Hearn; the pool’s blue coating has been peeling amid an algae bloom, raising questions about cleanup chemistry and coatings performance. Public Health & Pollution: Karnataka’s rivers are showing worsening bacterial contamination, with total coliform levels far above bathing limits in the Cauvery and Krishna, spotlighting enforcement and treatment gaps. PFAS/Forever Chemicals Watch: New reporting flags ongoing PFAS risks and limits debates, including concerns about contamination at waste facilities and calls for stronger long-term controls. Agrochemicals & Environment: UK gardeners and farmers are pushing back on chemical sprays, while natural pest approaches are promoted for slugs and aphids—an indirect reminder of how chemical use intersects with food and ecosystem health. Pharma Tech Race: LG Chem is partnering with UK AI drug-discovery firm LabGenius to speed multi-specific antibody candidate development, underscoring how AI is reshaping chemical and biopharma R&D pipelines.