Food Safety: The FDA and USDA issued a public health alert tied to a Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled jalapeño-containing ready-to-eat meat and poultry products, with illnesses reported across 27 states and New Hampshire listed among distribution areas. Food Safety: A separate FDA report details Taylor Farms’ Cyclospora-linked lettuce recall, listing 236,192 cases and naming major retailers including Walmart and Subway. Public Health: The broader Cyclospora outbreak continues to widen, with cases now reported in dozens of states and thousands of infections tied to iceberg lettuce. Local Law Enforcement: New Hampshire State Police say an 18-year-old from Belmont, Mass., led troopers on a high-speed chase on I-95 before being stopped with tire deflation devices; he faces multiple charges. State Politics: A new report says New Hampshire’s Executive Council plays a major role in approving or rejecting large state contracts and federal money, often with real impacts on services. Regional Governance: New England governors and eastern Canadian premiers meet next week, with Premier Tim Houston attending to discuss resilience and economic cooperation. Community & Sports: Bridgewater Little League advanced in the New England Regionals after beating Maine, keeping its path toward the Little League World Series alive. Business: Baker Newman Noyes announced multiple senior promotions across its Manchester and Portsmouth offices.