Local Business & Safety: Manchester police arrested 20-year-old Tyler Inman of Allenstown for vandalizing The Moka Pot with swastikas and “White Power” graffiti, smashing windows in an incident that drew community support. NH Politics & Economy: In a Lakes Region stop, U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas heard from Lakes Region business owners that rising costs and fewer Canadian visitors are squeezing sales, with one winery citing diesel prices, tariffs, and higher shipping costs. State Budget Watch: New Hampshire tax collections are running ahead of forecast in September, with the state already taking in $373 million by Sept. 24—an “September surprise” that could shape late-year spending debates. Workforce & Quality of Life: A new Remote index ranks New Hampshire 21st for work-life balance, with Maine leading the nation and the lowest scores concentrated in the South. Tech & Infrastructure: BAE Systems launched “Shadow EW” compact electronic warfare systems aimed at small aircraft and uncrewed platforms, positioning for faster, lower-cost integration. Community Development: Laconia’s council will hold a hearing on using InvestNH funds to rewrite zoning and map tools, alongside safety and fire grant requests. Public Health: A new synthetic opioid, cychlorphine, has been detected in 18 states, including New Hampshire, according to a Nashville forensic lab update.