PFAS “Forever Chemicals” in Focus: New reporting reiterates how PFAS show up across everyday products and how widespread exposure is linked to serious health risks, with EPA estimates of detectable levels in most Americans. Solar Science & Stargazing: NASA says a total solar eclipse will cross Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain and parts of Portugal, while the U.S. can catch a partial view; the Perseids peak the night after. AI Data Centers Meet Political Pushback: Lawmakers are trying to slow or reshape AI data center growth, but bills stall as tech firms lobby hard and Republicans split. Vermont Climate Signals Still Murky: As a strong El Niño develops, experts say it’s hard to pin down what it will mean for Vermont’s weather. Upper Valley Air Monitoring: Dartmouth Hitchcock’s rooftop pollen counter is now giving clinicians a local, daily read on what’s in the air. Electric Aviation Milestone: Vermont-based BETA Technologies says its ALIA CX300 completed federally supervised eVTOL integration pilot missions, moving cargo flights from demo to real regulatory runs. Local Tech & Policy Tension: A Vermont school board controversy over artificial turf highlights how public scrutiny and PFAS concerns collide with decision-making behind closed doors. Digital Privacy & AI: A guest column argues Big Tech lobbying can blunt state data privacy bills, with Vermont’s experience offered as a warning for other states.