Advanced Nuclear Policy: New England governors are lining up a Sept. 30 summit (UMass Lowell) to discuss advanced nuclear and fusion for grid reliability, costs, safety, and community buy-in, with CT now joining NH and other states. AI in Housing Permitting: Cities are turning to AI to speed up housing applications by catching errors earlier, backed by a new federal Innovation Fund and HUD grants for automated permitting systems. Youth Detention Oversight: Lawmakers and watchdogs are pressing concerns about New Hampshire’s Sununu Youth Services Center, including staffing and alleged abuse, as the state plans a move to a new campus in 2027. School Tech Rules: A new NH education task force is studying screen time after a 2025 cellphone ban, weighing how classroom tech affects student skills and social connection. Public Health & Food Safety: Cyclospora cases appear to be trending down nationally, but the outbreak tied to recalled iceberg lettuce still has thousands of confirmed and probable cases. Local Surveillance Debate: Residents in Mon County are challenging Flock automatic license plate reader cameras over privacy, storage, and usefulness. STEM & Elections: A New Hampshire-linked science group is sending a “Stance on Science” questionnaire to candidates on topics like AI, vaccines, land use, and the electric grid. Health Care Workforce: Dartmouth Health’s new geriatric medicine chief highlights how immigrants are filling a growing share of long-term care roles. R&D & Defense Industry: AeroVironment is expanding in Greece via a joint venture expected to become operational in 2027, aiming to build local capacity for autonomous defense systems. Science Ethics: Harvard agreed to pay $53M in a stolen body parts settlement, renewing scrutiny of medical morgue handling and oversight.