Medicare Drug Coverage Shock: Thousands of Minnesota seniors on Wellcare’s “zero-premium” Medicare drug plans may lose coverage after missed premium payments, leaving them without prescriptions until enrollment opens again in the fall. AI Job-Scam Surge: A Minneapolis staffing firm says fraudsters used AI to send convincing fake job postings, reflecting a broader rise in impostor scams as AI lowers the cost of impersonation. Synthetic Life Breakthrough (UMN): University of Minnesota researchers unveiled “SpudCell,” a lab-made synthetic cell that can grow, replicate its genetic material, and divide—an early step toward building life-like systems from non-living chemicals. Data Center Pressure in Southern Minnesota: North Mankato is considering a possible one-year pause on new data centers while it studies zoning, water use, power demand, noise, and other impacts. Diabetes Device Trial Update: Minneapolis-based Endogenex completed enrollment in a clinical study of an endoscopic diabetes treatment using electroporation to regenerate cells in the gut. Equine Research & Care: The University of Minnesota highlights its equine veterinary centers and outreach that support horse health, training, and research across Minnesota. Weather & Safety: Twin Cities forecasts call for hot, humid conditions with storms possible late Tuesday, including hail and strong winds.