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Last update: 7 hours agoAI & Work Politics: Sen. Bernie Sanders warned at a “Fight Oligarchy” rally that AI and robotics could replace workers and even worsen loneliness for kids—especially if billionaires steer the tech for profit. Veterans Courts Under Strain: Vermont-linked coverage highlights Veterans Treatment Courts as a proven jail-avoidance tool, but says staffing losses at the VA and cuts to public healthcare are threatening the services they rely on. Rare Disease Push: Gov. Phil Scott signed Vermont’s Rare Disease Advisory Council into law, giving patients a formal statewide voice. Healthcare Workforce Watch: A national PA survey flags higher retirement plans in rural states including Vermont, raising recruitment pressure. Local Tech & Privacy: 7-Eleven confirmed a breach of franchise application systems, exposing names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and IDs. Energy/Grid Funding: Grid software startup Texture raised $12.5M to help utilities handle EV and data-center power spikes. Vermont Environment: Vermont is poised to ban paraquat, while regulators investigate broken solar panels in Shaftsbury. Community & Education: Middlebury celebrated its 225th Commencement, and Girls on the Run Vermont is gearing up for major spring 5Ks.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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