Obamacare refunds: The White House says nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including New Hampshire, will get $500 checks after the Biden administration allegedly overcharged consumers via Obamacare exchange “user fees,” with payments expected to start in October. NH housing finance: Waltham Housing Authority approved new Section 8 payment standards tied to federal Fair Market Rents, keeping its benchmark at 110% for the Nov. 1, 2025–Oct. 31, 2027 period, a move that could still strain voucher budgets as costs rise. Broadband disruption: Fidium Fiber reported a network outage that hit customers across New England, including Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, with service restored after traffic rerouting and website/phone access issues. NH politics and the Senate race: As the U.S. Senate campaign kicks off, Chris Pappas and John Sununu trade attacks on tariffs, healthcare and Sununu’s private-sector record, while Democrats push a “Stop Sununu” message. Public-sector privacy fight: Residents in Concord’s government-subsidized housing are suing to remove Mînut monitors, arguing the devices violate privacy by tracking daily life. Local business/consumer impact: A recall of De Todito mixed chip snacks continues after pork cracklings were traced to Colombia, which is barred from exporting meat products to the U.S.