Impeachment Catering Clash (Philippines): Vice President Sara Duterte asked the Senate to cover food, beverages and catering for her impeachment trial defense team, support staff and witnesses, insisting meals come only from the OVP’s accredited caterer and citing security needs—while House officials called the Senate-pay request “improper,” and a defense lawyer said the Senate funding arrangement doesn’t appear to be approved. QSR Menu Push (US): McDonald’s rolled out a new Caesar menu nationwide, including a Caesar Snack Wrap and Caesar Dip Cup, as some customers urged the chain to bring back salads. Food Safety Watch (US): Health officials in Douglas County, Nebraska, reported Cyclospora cases rising to 35, with the source still unclear despite links to Taco Bell and a Taylor Farms lettuce investigation. Cannabis Drinks Scrutiny (US): Doctors warned that THC beverages sold next to soda and other drinks are putting kids at risk, citing weak labeling and inconsistent enforcement ahead of a looming legal change. Packaging Tech (Global): Tetra Pak and Axis Communications launched “Ice Cream Video Care,” using network cameras for real-time monitoring to help ice-cream makers improve quality and production transparency. Local Food & Beverage Moves (UK/US): York residents raised objections to Greggs plans for a site tied to a former Iceland supermarket, while Skinny Louie offered free smash burgers to the first 100 customers at a new NYC location. Community Food Events (US): CRISP & GREEN expanded morning hours to serve smoothies, iced beverages and açaí bowls earlier, and Smack Dab’s Rogers Park brunch reopened after nearly $20,000 in equipment-related losses, helped by community gift-card support.