AI & Climate: Southern New Hampshire University sustainability director Mike Weinstein says AI data centers’ climate and health impacts hinge on where their electricity comes from and how much water cooling uses. Energy Infrastructure: ISO New England picked Eversource’s TIDE transmission project as the preferred long-term solution, aiming to cut congestion and support up to 1,200 MW of future northern New England onshore wind, with construction targeted for 2029. Defense Tech (NH): BAE Systems launched “Shadow EW,” a compact electronic-warfare family built around commercial chips, with software and design work centered in Nashua and hardware manufacturing planned in Cedar Rapids. Elections & Voting Security: A New Hampshire ballot law commission meeting is set as activists question voting machine security. STEM Education & Workforce: NSF awarded $2M to WPI for student scholarships and STEM programs, while a new study highlights teacher pay and conditions as key to attracting educators. Health & Public Trust: Sen. Bill Cassidy warned measles outbreaks are tied to misinformation and vaccine policy fights. Healthcare Jobs: Dartmouth Health laid off 124 employees and eliminated 303 open positions to improve long-term sustainability. Food Forests in Schools: Southwick School in NH is converting its orchard into a food forest as part of a USDA-funded statewide effort. Copyright & AI: A copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft keeps expanding, now involving 550+ publications.