Clayton County is offering an advanced Microsoft Excel II training course for individuals with basic knowledge, covering complex functions and shortcuts; registration is required and hands-on participation is encouraged.

Philadelphia launched the "Power Up Tour" to give out 500 free laptops to residents in need, aiming to bridge the digital divide and promote equal access to technology and economic opportunities.

Researchers at ORNL and UC Boulder used gene-silencing to improve stress responses in photosynthetic bacteria, potentially accelerating the development of biofuels and bioproducts.

Former Columbia student Roy Lee's startup Cluely, built on a controversial AI tool, has raised $5.3 million after he was suspended for creating an app that helped job applicants in coding interviews.

High school student Mary Zins has designed an automated pill bottle opener for those with hand mobility issues and was selected to attend the National Youth Science Camp.

UTMB partners with Microsoft for a five-year collaboration to enhance healthcare technology, moving its Epic medical records system to Azure for improved security and innovation.

SpaceX successfully launched 28 Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket, further expanding its constellation for global internet coverage, with the booster landing on a droneship post-mission.

A World Network store offering a service to verify human identity amidst AI concerns has opened in San Francisco's Union Square, alongside an upcoming Nintendo store, signaling a resurgence in the area's retail sector.

A significant Xfinity service outage in Houston disrupted internet, TV, DVR, and voice services, affecting residential customers, public services, and Port Houston operations. Restoration was expected by 4 p.m. The cause is under investigation.

Waymo's research indicates its self-driving cars greatly reduce injury risks for pedestrians and cyclists, with up to a 92% decrease in certain collisions.

A Long Island teen developed a successful AI calorie counting app, Cal AI, but was rejected by Ivy League schools despite his impressive achievements.

Ohio State University research suggests that STEM students who compare their effort to peers may have reduced confidence in their ability to succeed, with the impact more pronounced when they believe they work harder than classmates.

Amazon has begun drone deliveries in Tolleson, Arizona, offering sub-hour delivery for items up to five pounds within a seven-mile radius of its fulfillment center.