Suicide Care in Burlington: UVM Health opened the Asha Clinic, a specialized outpatient program focused on suicide care, led by researcher Dr. Craig Bryan and backed by Four Pines Fund, aiming to expand access to evidence-based treatment and training. PFAS Research Network: The NSF awarded $7.9M to create the PFAS Environmental Research Network (PERN), led by Landmark College with partners including Bennington, Middlebury, and UVM, to track “forever chemicals” in Vermont groundwater and soil. Cyber & Privacy: HumanEdge, Inc. reported a data breach that may have exposed names and Social Security numbers; Edelson Lechtzin LLP is now investigating. Immigration Tech Scrutiny: USCIS says it denied and revoked multiple H-1B petitions tied to a major IT consulting firm after finding wage classifications didn’t match job duties and requirements, raising unfair-competition concerns. AI Safety Push: Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar announced legislation to permanently ban artificial superintelligence and pause advanced AI development until federal safety standards exist. Vermont Schools & Health Risks: Funding for PCB remediation is running out, leaving contaminated schools facing uncertainty as PCB levels keep classrooms and programs limited. Access Outdoors: A new accessible trail in Randolph expands outdoor recreation for people with mobility challenges through a partnership with the Upper Valley Trails Alliance.