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New study from UC Davis suggests BPA, found in everyday products, may pose greater risks than previously thought. Even low doses could harm brain development in mice, potentially impacting decision-making and social behavior in humans. Researchers call for re-evaluation of safety standards, especially for pregnant women and children.

One Two Three Four Five Six remains the most common and weakest password, with nearly 80% of passwords on the list crackable in seconds. This poses a significant risk to personal information and online identities. Experts advise using complex passwords and considering a password manager for better security.

Brochu Solar Project: A Milestone for Clean Energy in New Hampshire The Brochu Solar Project, developed by Lodestar Energy, is a significant step forward for clean energy in New Hampshire. This 5-megawatt solar array, built on Brochu Nurseries land, is one of the last of its size under the states expiring net metering law. It offers numerous benefits, including grid improvements, new tax revenue, and reduced energy costs for schools and municipalities. The project also demonstrates the potential of community-scale clean energy and the urgency to address policy concerns before the 2026 deadline.

New Hampshires Operation Santa Claus, now in its 66th year, successfully delivered over 3,100 gifts to children in need, thanks to the efforts of National Guardsmen, state employees, and local dignitaries. The program, spearheaded by SEA/SEIU 1984 and volunteers, provides at least two packages per child identified by the state health department. Governor Kelly Ayotte and other officials joined the effort for the second year, expressing gratitude for the state employees year-long commitment to raising funds through bake sales, raffles, and races.

Authorities intensify search for Brown University gunman, releasing video footage of suspect and urging public for tips. Despite initial detention of a person of interest, the trail grows colder. FBI joins investigation, searching for leads and canvassing neighborhoods. New video shows someone in black near campus post-shooting, but suspects face remains unclear. Two students killed, nineteen-year-old Ella Cook and eighteen-year-old Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov, were described as bright and kind individuals. Nine wounded, with one released and others in critical but stable condition.

New Hampshire joins 22 states in lawsuit against Uber for deceptive practices with Uber One subscription service, alleging misrepresentation of savings, difficulty in cancellation, and potential illegality in complicating the process.

A new study projects a nearly tripling of global dementia cases by 2050, from 57 million to 153 million, due to population growth and aging. The highest increases are expected in North Africa, Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa. Four key risk factors - high BMI, high blood sugar, smoking, and high air pollution - could potentially reduce cases by 6.2 million. The study emphasizes the urgent need for global strategies to address dementia, focusing on care and prevention.

Google unveils Gemini One Point Five Pro, a significant update to its AI model with a massive context window, capable of processing one million tokens of information at once. This new version can handle complex tasks like analyzing codebases, summarizing long documents, and understanding nuances in long-form media. Initially available to developers and enterprise customers through AI Studio and Vertex AI platforms, Gemini One Point Five Pro paves the way for innovative new tools. Google plans to release an even more powerful version, Gemini One Point Five Ultra, in the future.

Record High Homelessness in US: A Growing Crisis - A recent study shows a 12% increase in homelessness, with over 650,000 people counted in January 2023. The rise is attributed to pandemic assistance program ends and rising rental costs. Officials express concern over increased homelessness among families and young adults, emphasizing the need for comprehensive solutions to address housing insecurity and poverty.