Wildfire Smoke Health Alerts: Canadian and Minnesota wildfires are pushing thick, hazardous smoke across the Midwest and Northeast, with air-quality warnings stretching from Minnesota through Toronto and into New York and Maine; Maine DEP says the smoke is mostly higher in the atmosphere and can still drive moderate particle pollution, with sensitive people urged to cut exertion and watch for breathing symptoms. Maine Air Update: Maine residents are reporting hazy yellow-brown skies as smoke drifts in; DEP meteorologists note smoke can be more visible than other particle pollution, and Maine is forecasting continued smoky conditions. Evacuations in the Boundary Waters: In far northeastern Minnesota, rangers closed the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and worked to evacuate thousands from a remote, boat-accessible area as lightning-caused fires spread. Data Centers vs. Climate/Water Concerns: New York’s one-year moratorium on large AI data center construction is drawing national attention, with Trump urging New York to reverse course and critics warning about energy and water impacts. Oklahoma Poultry Pollution Settlement: Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond is seeking federal approval for a nearly $44M, seven-year settlement to resolve decades of poultry litter pollution affecting eastern Oklahoma waterways. Maine Community/Innovation: Avangrid Foundation and Northeastern’s Roux Institute launched a Maine intrapreneurship program for nonprofits, backing new ideas to strengthen long-term impact and resilience.