FIBA Women’s World Cup (Budapest/Hungary focus): Team USA crushed Hungary 108-56 in the quarterfinal in Berlin, with Napheesa Collier leading (19 points) as the U.S. surged into the semifinals. Health & sport (player health): A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum were absent for Team USA due to health reasons, with back soreness cited for Wilson. Climate & health: Scientists say August 2026 was the world’s joint-hottest month on record, 1.65°C above pre-industrial levels, with severe drought hitting Hungary and other parts of Europe. Heat risk in cities: A new Lancet report links climate change to rising heat-related deaths across European cities, especially in southern regions. Suicide prevention (EU data): Eurostat reports 48,370 suicides in the EU in 2023; Hungary’s rate (16.1 per 100,000) is among the highest, while overall rates keep falling. Workplace safety (agriculture): A study estimates 402–433 million acute pesticide poisonings each year among farmers and agricultural workers, warning that nearly half are affected annually. Local incident (Budapest): A man was stabbed multiple times by an 18-year-old on a busy Budapest tram. Wellbeing tips: Doctors share practical ways to decompress after high-pressure clinic days, from quiet routines to unstructured time.