Wildlife Policy: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service cut Canada lynx critical habitat by 32% (about 7,733 square miles) in the West, using updated research and modeling; Minnesota and Maine eastern-range lynx habitat weren’t changed. Water & Cybersecurity: A Pew report says cyberattacks targeting U.S. water systems are rising, with incidents this summer threatening operations and highlighting how more internet-connected utilities can mean weaker safeguards. Public Lands: Minnesota marked Public Lands Day and the 75th anniversary of the state’s wildlife management area system, now covering 1,521 sites and nearly 1.4 million acres. AI & Regulation: Minnesota and other states are weighing federal AI safety rules as lawmakers push for guardrails amid the data center boom. Health Tech: FDA panel discussions continue on HPV vaccination guidance, including whether a single dose could be enough for some preteens. Education & Testing: Minnesota’s MDE task force is exploring ways to modernize standardized testing, while local reporting highlights reading and science MCA results in Wilkin County. Energy & Industry: A cold-climate heat pump upgrade story from New Hampshire points to real-world performance, while Minnesota policy debates continue around mining and environmental review freezes. Tech Safety Recall: INMO Air3 smart glasses were recalled after overheating reports causing burns.