Marine Protection in the Northeast: President Obama says a new Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument off New England will curb fishing, mining and drilling to help fight climate-driven ocean damage and dead zones. PFAS Firefighting Gear Funding: Connecticut-linked policy momentum continues as a Massachusetts bond bill would set aside $25 million for towns and fire departments to buy PFAS-free turnout gear, with lawsuits also in play. AI, Jobs, and the Labor Crunch: A new report warns the U.S. faces the biggest worker shortage in history, even as AI reshapes entry-level hiring and tech layoffs fuel uncertainty. Nuclear Power Meets AI Demand: Utilities are racing to secure uranium and nuclear fuel as AI data centers drive electricity demand, while transformer and grid equipment shortages slow the buildout. CT Education Tech Focus: At ISTELive, Norwalk’s Stacey Bergin and others argue the next step isn’t more devices—it’s stronger instruction, coaching, and professional learning. CT Coding Challenge: Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz highlights student projects at the 7th Annual Computing Challenge, with a health-and-wellness “coding for good” theme. Public Health Watch: Measles cases keep climbing nationwide, with Virginia now a new hotspot. Cyber/Privacy Compliance: A university released a third DOJ compliance report detailing changes to hiring practices and the removal of DEI-related programs. Shark Alerts: Researchers captured rare great white footage off Rhode Island, as East Coast beachgoers monitor rising shark sightings.