Honduras Politics: Former President Juan Orlando Hernández cleared in Honduras as a judge dismissed fraud and money-laundering charges tied to “Pandora I,” with prosecutors still able to appeal—another twist in a case that followed his U.S. drug conviction and later U.S. pardon. Arts & Entertainment: Hasbro and Fathom unveiled details for “Optimus Prime: Awakening,” a 12-minute animated short featuring Peter Cullen’s final Optimus Prime performance, set to play after select 40th-anniversary screenings of “The Transformers: The Movie” in multiple countries including Honduras. Pageantry & Culture: Brittany Boltinhouse, recently dethroned as Miss North Carolina USA, is back on the international stage as Miss Global Honduras 2026, heading to Thailand in October while continuing her defamation lawsuit. Community & Faith: Bilingual singer-songwriter Marisel Rodriguez is helping promote Hogar Nazareth, a Catholic safe home in Comayagua supporting children and adults with disabilities who’ve faced abandonment, neglect, or abuse. Regional Media & Rights: Guatemala’s RSF and partners urged lasting protections for journalists in exile after a report documented criminalisation and persecution forcing at least 16 media and justice figures to flee. Sports: Argentine teenager Joaquin Freitas has agreed to join Flamengo, with his international debut including a match against Honduras.