Bear Safety in Colorado: CPW is investigating a sixth bear attack in 12 months after an elderly angler was mauled near the North Fork Trail in Jefferson County; the bear was euthanized and a necropsy is planned. Wildlife Conflict Trend: Colorado’s drought-driven food stress is also showing up in record bear reports and more frequent encounters in populated areas, with CPW urging residents to follow bear-safety guidance. Education & Equity: Denver Public Schools’ monitoring report shows most students still fall short of state standards in English and math, raising questions about whether Superintendent Alex Marrero’s goals are closing opportunity gaps fast enough. Nepal Floods Explained by Satellites: New satellite analysis says Nepal-China flash floods were triggered by both glacier collapse and a major bedrock failure beneath it, helping explain the scale of devastation. Climate Signals for the West: Research finds El Niño events have strengthened nearly 40% over the last 40 years, aligning with warming trends. Local Conservation & Access: A Longmont summit highlighted progress on regional transit plans, including the Colorado Connector rail project and Colfax Avenue BRT terms. Water & Wildlife Management: Colorado’s hunting and fishing debate continues as supporters and critics argue over how a proposed right-to-hunt-and-fish amendment would affect wildlife regulation and public safety.