Health Policy: The Trump administration directed federal agencies to stop funding gender-transition procedures for people under 18, with the change taking effect immediately for hospitals and medical schools receiving federal funds, reversing a prior HHS rule and adding pressure as more states already ban care for minors. AI & Courts: A Connecticut man is in trouble after inserting hidden “prompt” instructions into court filings in an attempt to steer how an AI model would read the documents, raising fresh questions about how courts handle AI-related tactics. Addiction Treatment Access: Connecticut’s first state-funded mobile methadone units are rolling out to expand access in high-overdose areas, aiming to cut travel and dosing barriers for people seeking opioid use disorder treatment. Energy & Grid Reliability: Reports highlight how extreme heat and wildlife can disrupt power systems, including a recent jellyfish swarm that forced nuclear plant shutdowns in France—an example of climate-linked stress on infrastructure. Space Science: A meteorite recovered after a 2024 fireball crash in New Jersey was analyzed for early-solar-system chemistry and amino acids tied to life’s building blocks. STEM in the Community: Connecticut’s Elm Shakespeare production is drawing attention for blending outdoor performance with science-and-cosmos themes, while local coverage also spotlights a Connecticut Sea Grant award to UConn.