Sports & Health (Injury Recovery): Faith Kipyegon says her hamstring issue is still “almost there” after back-to-back setbacks at Monaco’s Diamond League and earlier meets, underscoring how elite performance depends on getting back to 100% before racing the best. Sports Science (Performance Data): FIFA/Sofascore tracking put Kylian Mbappé at the top of 2026 World Cup speed rankings with a recorded 37.6 km/h sprint, edging out Haaland and Messi—another reminder of how training, conditioning, and recovery shape outcomes. Monaco Wellness Tech: A new soft forehead patch using near-infrared light aims to track brain water dynamics during sleep at home, potentially helping researchers understand sleep stages and the brain’s cleanup processes. Public Health Risk (Substance Safety): U.S. prosecutors say Alibaba and a U.S. payment firm failed for years to stop dangerous drugs and pill presses being sold to Americans, with the case resolved for $600m in penalties. Local Justice (Monaco Case): Monaco’s Attorney General says no specific version of the Yermolaev assassination attempt is a priority yet, while Ukraine and Monaco continue legal cooperation. Community Safety (Injuries): A Fourth of July beach cleanup in California led to a man losing his hand after picking up an explosive-like device, highlighting the health risks of unexploded ordnance.