AI & Chips: UCLA professor Subramanian Iyer warns that advanced chip packaging—the AI bottleneck for bundling components—has slipped as Taiwan Semiconductor dominates both manufacturing and packaging, raising supply-chain and China-risk concerns. Public Health & Policy: California AG Rob Bonta is seeking ruinous fines against pro-life nonprofits that offer free counseling after abortion-pill use, arguing the case targets speech rather than harm. Mental Health & Substance Use: A major JAMA Health Forum study links teen cannabis use to roughly doubled risk of later psychotic and bipolar disorders, with effects showing up years after use. Tech Governance & Kids Online: A growing push for social media restrictions for children is gaining momentum in the U.S., following global moves and renewed court pressure. Environment & Wildlife: Stanford’s Jasper Ridge research finds mountain lions can trigger ecosystem-wide changes, including deer behavior shifts and plant recovery. Energy & Transportation: Tesla says its long-range Semi can hit 500 miles per charge while hauling 45,000 pounds, betting on aerodynamics and integrated design. California Community: Snap CEO Evan Spiegel and Miranda Kerr erased $550M in medical debt for 261,000 Californians via Undue Medical Debt.