Reproductive Health & Demography: New research shows births among women ages 40–49 are rising nationwide, with the share of births to women 40+ now outpacing teen births—an important shift for NH health planning. Public Health & Care Access: A North Country Health Consortium story highlights how rural NH patients can get bounced between paperwork, contractors, and in-person requirements—turning Medicaid renewals into delays in prescriptions and care. Hospital Tech & Capacity: NH hospitals are still pouring money into facilities and equipment despite higher operating and labor costs, including major upgrades tied to central energy systems and expanded emergency services. Wildlife Science & Safety: A study debunks the “baby rattlesnakes are more dangerous” myth, showing how the venom-dump idea spread and why it misleads responders. Community STEM & Fundraising: NH Hot Dogz for ALZ raised $21,292 for Alzheimer’s research, continuing a decade-long local push for brain disease science. Policy & Elections: Coverage looks at federal moves to tighten voting rules and expand presidential control over election administration. Criminal Justice & Juvenile Sentencing: A Dartmouth professor-murder case returns to court as Robert Tulloch seeks parole eligibility after Supreme Court rulings changed mandatory life-without-parole for juvenile offenders. Energy & Infrastructure: A profile of Sean Ewart ties New York’s grid modernization goals to reliability and future demand—useful context for regional power planning. Environmental Research Infrastructure: Dartmouth Hitchcock’s rooftop pollen counter is now giving NH and Vermont clinicians a local, daily view of airborne pollen.