Courts & Justice: A Merrimack County judge dismissed Pamela Smart’s latest bid for a new trial, saying her arguments were already raised—or could have been—during earlier appeals in her 1990 accomplice-to-murder case. Public Safety & Community: Manchester police are investigating a hate-symbol vandalism at the Moka Pot, releasing surveillance images as the state DOJ Civil Rights Unit joins the probe. Politics & Campaigns: A report says Rep. Chris Pappas is revising his New Hampshire TV ad plan, pulling money from the Portland market amid a tighter-than-expected Senate race. Consumer Protection: New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella joined a $694 million multistate settlement with auto lender Credit Acceptance, aimed at cash and debt relief plus stronger consumer protections. State Policy & Elections: A judge cleared the way for New Hampshire’s school tax cap ballot question to appear in November after dismissing a lawsuit challenging how the measure is explained. Health Care: Dartmouth Health announced layoffs and canceled openings tied to telehealth program changes, citing unsustainable costs. Privacy & Surveillance: State Rep. Michael Granger says he’ll file legislation to ban Flock cameras and tighten highway surveillance rules. Energy & Business: A candidate forum in Manchester focused on heating costs, with Anthony DiLorenzo arguing New Hampshire’s energy supply constraints drive prices.