Labor Rights in Uruguay: Uruguay’s construction union Sunca and employer chambers signed a preliminary deal to gradually cut the workweek from 44 to 40 hours, with no pay loss, starting next year and reaching 40 hours by 2030; the text still needs union approval and government endorsement. Dementia Prevention (Latin America): A two-year, culturally adapted lifestyle program across 11 Latin American countries improved memory and thinking in older adults at risk of dementia, with the most intensive coaching and structured social support showing the biggest gains. Public Health Tech in Uruguay: Pinealage launched globally on iOS and Android to help people form small in-person meditation groups in public spaces, aiming to reduce screen-based wellness habits. Health & Safety (Uruguay case): A 28-year-old Cuban died after being stabbed in a boarding house in Montevideo; authorities are investigating and searching for the suspect. Wellness Research (Global): A study highlights that over 100 shallow lakes along the Brazil-Uruguay Atlantic coast could become key natural laboratories for tracking how climate change and human activity affect freshwater ecosystems. Sports & Health Angle (Uruguay-linked): Inter Miami’s MLS return featured Uruguayan striker Luis Suárez scoring early, underscoring how athlete fitness and recovery remain central during busy international calendars.