Bays Mountain Park opened a new immersive exhibit, "Discover Our Appalachian Highlands Home," with interactive features such as a lake diorama, wildlife replicas, and sensory stations to educate on the area's ecosystem.

A U.S. judge ruled that AI company Anthropic legally used copyrighted books to train its chatbot, Claude, despite questions about the source of the books. The case will go to trial to address damages for housing pirated books.

WeRIDE Microtransit in Peoria is expanding its service area to improve neighborhood connectivity starting July 1, with fares from $1 and user-friendly features like an app for payments and scheduling.

ORNL scientists used machine learning on the Summit supercomputer to accurately predict molten salt properties, aiding nuclear reactor design and safety.

Chatham County is set to improve its digital infrastructure with new high-speed internet projects, funded by NCDIT grants, to benefit over 2,000 homes and businesses.

A rapid test developed by Mayo Clinic and ASU for valley fever can deliver results in minutes, a significant improvement over the traditional 23-day diagnosis time.

A mysterious object spotted in the sky over southeast Wisconsin was confirmed to be an Aerostar "Thunderhead" balloon, used for environmental research and enhancing cell service during disasters.

Governor Abbott appoints ExxonMobil's Stefan Hussenoeder to the TexNet Technical Advisory Committee to lend expertise on seismic activity oversight in Texas.

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory released its first images, revealing millions of celestial bodies and hinting at the potential of its upcoming 10-year survey.

SoftBank plans a $1 trillion AI and robotics hub in Arizona and may partner with TSMC and tech firms. U.S. tax breaks are discussed; details on TSMC's role and official statements are pending.

North Carolina's Department of Information Technology announced a revised $1.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program to expand internet access, adjusting to new federal guidance.

A grassroots group in Suffolk County created an app to alert residents to ICE agent sightings, used over 60,000 times since January, amid rising community concerns.

ORNL researchers used simulations to improve carbon fiber strength by adding PAN nanofibers, using the Frontier supercomputer to analyze a 5 million atoms model.