Michigan Senate race heats up: Dr. Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic nomination for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat in a razor-thin primary over Rep. Haley Stevens, setting up a November showdown with GOP Rep. Mike Rogers; the contest drew massive outside spending and intense national attacks, with Trump and other Republicans calling El-Sayed a radical while Democrats scramble to unite after a bruising fight. Public health alert: CDC reported 503 cases of drug-resistant Candida auris in Michigan this year, and Michigan’s totals since 2021 are far higher—raising pressure on hospitals to prevent spread. Food safety: Blank Slate Creamery recalled a “vegan, non-dairy” frozen dessert sandwich after egg was found in the product, a reminder that “vegan” labels aren’t always enough. Outbreak watch: Salmonella-linked recalls continue to ripple through Michigan as the broader foodborne situation worsens. Safety and community: Search efforts continue for three missing people along the Muskegon River. Road trip costs: AAA says Michigan gas prices jumped to about $4.36 a gallon, the highest since May, as late-summer travel ramps up. Tech and privacy: Michigan AG Dana Nessel urged residents to protect personal info after major data breaches.