Haiti Election Security: A new analysis warns Haiti’s first presidential vote in a decade could be undermined not just by gangs and logistics, but by digital interference—disinformation, manipulated videos, and possible attacks on electoral tech that could erode trust before a single ballot is cast. Rural Access to Voting: In the Northwest, rural Haitians say voter registration is a costly, hours-long trek over bad roads, risking missed deadlines and lower participation. Gang Amnesty Poll: A rare Haiti poll finds most people reject gang amnesty, while many still prioritize better schools and stronger institutions to prevent future gang rule. TPS Fallout for Haitians Abroad: With U.S. Temporary Protected Status ending, Haitian communities in South Florida report sudden economic and daily-life disruptions, as legal protections are rescinded and deportation sweeps loom. Hurricane Forecasting Tech: DeepMind’s WeatherNext AI is reported to predict hurricanes earlier and more accurately, adding about a day of lead time—useful for Caribbean preparedness. Plastic Pollution: Foreign plastic waste is piling up along Jamaica’s coast, highlighting how marine litter crosses borders and needs regional cooperation. Culture & Tech: UNILAG’s Afro-Caribbean carnival theme—“Humanity in the Age of AI”—put students’ creativity and cultural knowledge on display.