Energy & Health Costs: A new national analysis says federal energy policy changes since Jan. 2025 could drive up household energy spending in every state by 2040, with cumulative GDP losses and rising healthcare costs tied to higher electricity and gasoline prices. Medicare Cash for Seniors: Trump announced $90 one-time payments for more than 20 million seniors in October, mainly for Medicare Part B enrollees not covered by Medicaid, with direct deposit or mailed checks depending on enrollment. Youth Mental Health Funding: Mississippi Department of Mental Health received a five-year federal grant to strengthen youth suicide prevention for people up to age 24, focusing on early identification, intervention, and better referral pathways. Public Health Alerts: A frozen-berry recall expanded after an E. coli outbreak sickened 17 people; affected products were sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s, including lots shipped to Mississippi. Kratom Probe: Court documents reviewed by CNN say packaged tablets found near two Ole Miss students who died included potent semisynthetic kratom-related compounds, as federal bans and local scrutiny continue. Safety & Care Access: Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating two fatal Friday crashes in Pearl River and Harrison counties, leaving four dead.