Science & Talent: State College teen Connor Hill won the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search’s top $250,000 prize for a computer-based proof classifying rare noble polyhedra. Energy & Industry: Aternium selected Dover for its first U.S. heavy water and electrolytic hydrogen production facility, targeting mid–late 2026 closing and bringing major investment and jobs. Workforce & Education: Delaware County Community College says low-cost AI and computer science certificates are feeding high-growth career paths, with students landing internships and industry certifications. Public Health & Food Safety: Dauphin County restaurant inspections flagged moldy cooked chicken and other handling issues, while other spots passed—another reminder that compliance is still uneven. Courts & Health Care: Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in federal court in the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing, adding new details about how he planned the attack. Local Governance & Data Centers: A developer’s bid to force Archbald borough officials to recuse themselves over a massive data center campus is raising fresh questions about bias and oversight. Consumer Finance: NewRez LLC is tied to a multistate $15.5M mortgage-servicer settlement over improper force-placed insurance charges. Business & Community: Wilkes-Barre POWER! highlighted networking and nonprofit spotlighting as a way to grow regional connections and opportunities.