Medicaid Shake-Up: New federal rules tied to Oregon Health Plan coverage could force up to 600,000 Oregonians to work, attend school, or volunteer to keep benefits—an eligibility change many may not even realize is coming. AI & Robotics: A Beijing-made humanoid robot ran 100 meters in 9.39 seconds, beating Usain Bolt’s mark, but roboticists say the “race” doesn’t prove real-world athletic ability. Earthquake Readiness: Japan’s early-warning network rang 37 million phones before a 5.9 quake hit, highlighting how fast alerts can reduce injuries. Space Tech: NASA’s Dragonfly mission is set to send a nuclear-powered rotorcraft to Titan’s methane world in the 2030s, aiming at chemistry rather than life-hunting. Wildfire & Community Safety: The Paradise Fire is at 7,700 acres with zero containment, while the Hagen Fire sits near 59,559 acres at 19% contained, with multiple Oregon evacuation levels in effect. Oregon Forest Economy: The U.S. Forest Service is investing $15M+ in Oregon wood-industry projects, including mass timber research and renewable energy using wood residuals. Policy Watch: Oregon’s Initiative Petition 25 would enshrine hunting, fishing, trapping, farming, and science-based conservation as constitutional rights.