Meta Child-Safety Settlement: New Hampshire is set to receive up to about $224M from Meta as part of a $17B+ multistate deal over Facebook/Instagram teen harms, with court-ordered changes like teen time limits, stronger parental controls, and reduced night/school notifications. Health & Science: New research links alpha-gal syndrome (often from Lone Star tick bites) to a higher risk of allergic transfusion reactions for type O patients when hospitals use B/AB platelets or plasma in tick-heavy regions—prompting at least one NH hospital to change which blood products it provides. Public Tech & Access: The NH Judicial Branch launched LUCIE, a new online portal to look up Circuit and Superior Court case info as the old system is phased out. Cancer Care: AACI welcomed Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute as a new member, expanding research-driven, equity-focused cancer prevention and screening efforts across eastern MA and southern NH. Wildlife Rehab: Mystic Aquarium released “Peanut,” a harbor seal rescued off the NH coast, after weeks of rehab and weight gain. Blockchain in Banking: 39 state bankers groups formed the BankChain Alliance aiming for a regulated, industry-owned blockchain network launch in 2027. Elections & Policy: A UNH poll shows Chris Pappas’ lead over Karishma Manzur in the NH Senate Democratic primary narrowing to about 13 points, while separate coverage highlights debate and campaign dynamics in the GOP Senate race.