Medicaid Legal Fight: North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is suing the Trump administration over new Medicaid work requirement exemptions, arguing federal rules narrow the “medically frail” category and could jeopardize coverage for tens of thousands of North Carolinians with severe illness. Heat & Health Watch: NOAA is forecasting a brutal, record-shattering heat wave across the eastern U.S., with North Carolina still in the danger zone into the July 4 weekend—heat indices expected to push past 100 degrees. Jail Safety Crisis: In Windsor, inmates briefly took two guards hostage at the Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center before authorities regained control; staff and inmates were accounted for and injuries were treated. Food Safety Alert: The Clover Hill Dairy listeria outbreak has expanded to 12 cases across four states, with CDC noting the real number of illnesses may be higher. Summer Nutrition: Brunswick County is running “Meals to Go” summer meal boxes to help families bridge the gap when school lunches stop. Public Health Policy: Dare County plans a public hearing on regulating Kratom sales, including restricting sales to people under 21. Workforce & Care Access: Covista and Advocate Health announced a nursing education collaboration aimed at expanding the pipeline of practice-ready nurses.