AI Safety & Policy: A former Anthropic employee says the race to superintelligence could “end humanity,” adding to a growing chorus of AI insiders urging stronger safeguards while governments largely keep building. Public Health: Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak keeps climbing, with state officials reporting 676 cases and urging vaccination; Berks County doctors also push parents to talk with clinicians about MMR safety. Energy & Data Centers: Pennsylvania and Texas move to stop AI data centers from offloading power costs onto everyday utility customers, with Pennsylvania requiring developers to bring, develop, and pay for their own electricity. Utilities Regulation: The PA PUC approved a $275M PPL Electric rate settlement, ending a long stretch without a distribution base rate hike. Cyber & Surveillance: Lawmakers and communities escalate pressure on automated license plate reader cameras, arguing for limits on mass tracking. Agriculture & Invasive Species: Spotted lanternflies are now reported in 22 states, and Pennsylvania urges residents to kill them on sight to protect vineyards and other crops. STEM Education & Infrastructure: PennDOT’s Innovations Challenge asks high school teams to design solutions to prevent tall-vehicle bridge strikes. Local Science & Community: Pew awarded $1.15M to the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society to expand greening in Nicetown and Tioga, aiming to boost community connection and safety. Healthcare Access: Remote Area Medical held a free clinic in Erie with high demand for dental and vision care.