North Carolina boosts broadband with a $1.5 billion BEAD initiative for high-speed internet expansion, as providers submit applications and NCDIT supports with resources and webinars.

A University of Cincinnati study, led by Dr. Silvi Shah, shows higher pregnancy risks for kidney transplant recipients using assisted reproductive technology, without affecting live birth rates or transplant survival.

The National Academy for AI Instruction aims to integrate AI into education by training teachers, with a $23 million budget funded by major tech firms and the AFT's support.

Archaeologists at the University of Houston discovered a tomb believed to be of Mayan king Te K'ab Chaak in Belize, revealing ties between ancient Mesoamerican cultures.

Pure Lithium Corporation moves its operations from Boston to Chicago, investing $46 million and creating jobs in Illinois’ clean energy sector.

The University of Cincinnati joins a Phase 1 clinical trial testing CAR-T cell therapy for MS, exploring this cancer treatment method for potential use in autoimmune diseases.

Cook County ranks 8th in the Digital Counties Survey for its tech advancements in public services and cybersecurity.

The American Federation of Teachers is leading a $23 million initiative to increase AI literacy among educators, partnering with tech companies and aiming to train over 400,000 teachers by 2030.

Nvidia surpassed a $4 trillion market cap, driven by its dominance in the AI sector, and CEO Jensen Huang's net worth increased to $140 billion. Despite challenges, the company's stock rebounded strongly.

Concentra Biosciences is set to acquire CAR T-cell therapy developer CARGO Therapeutics for $4.379 per share plus additional future gains, possibly due to CARGO's financial struggles and layoffs.

ORNL scientists confirmed critical errors in standard water simulations, emphasizing the need for accurate time steps to avoid volumetric inaccuracies impacting various industries.

Amazon reports success with its drone delivery service in Tolleson, Arizona, with plans to expand into the broader Phoenix area. The service offers swift deliveries with a fee, and new drones can handle diverse weather conditions.

Elon Musk plans to import an overseas power plant to Memphis for an xAI supercomputer center, raising environmental and infrastructure concerns. Local opinions are divided on the project's impact.