Meta launches a bonus program on Threads rewarding up to $5,000 for viral content, targeting original posts without third-party material, and requiring a minimum of 2,500 views.

MIT researchers have released TorNet, an AI dataset with over 200,000 images designed to improve tornado detection by aiding in the development of advanced prediction models.

California plans to buy CalRx-branded naloxone nasal spray for $24, half its market price, making the drug more accessible to combat opioid overdoses.

MIT's William Deringer researches the historical use of data in public debate, from the 17th century UK to modern financial concepts important in climate policy.

Tech billionaire Jeff Lawson acquires satirical site The Onion and pitches a humorous donation campaign, while its previous owner G/O Media sells to Global Tetrahedron.

MIT's Emerging Talent program offers educational and skill-building opportunities to individuals from unstable regions, nurturing a global community of learners.

Mayor Bowser mobilizes Washingtonians for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, offering 16 drop-off locations to safely dispose of unwanted meds and combat the opioid crisis.

Suzy Loftus, former San Francisco DA, now leads TikTok's safety efforts amidst increasing US scrutiny and potential ban threats, focusing on data security and election integrity.

Arizona stores are using AI, like Veesion's app, to combat shoplifting, with reported success at places like Big K's Liquor and growing adoption amid varying local theft trends and crackdowns on retail crime rings.

Researchers discovered rocks in Greenland that suggest Earth's magnetic field existed 3.7 billion years ago, providing new insights into the planet's early protective shield and core dynamics.

A nurse at Westgate Elementary in Arlington Heights is suspended amid allegations of swapping students' meds, prompting a police and child services investigation. A child showed signs of drug exposure, leading a family to hire a law firm.

First case of Powassan virus confirmed in Sharon, Massachusetts, with preventive measures advised due to its serious symptoms and potential for fatal outcomes.

Freenome Inc. is reducing its workforce by 20%, impacting around 100 jobs, to align with strategic priorities amidst its development of early cancer detection tests.