A study suggests the U.S. had 1.2 million excess deaths due to natural causes during the first 30 months of the pandemic, higher than reported COVID-19 deaths.

The City of Seattle's Technology Access and Adoption Study reveals progress in home internet access, yet disparities persist for non-English speakers and underserved communities.

Harvard researchers explore the "social microbiome," highlighting how microbes are shared through human interactions and may affect health and disease transmission.

MIT researchers develop StreamingLLM, an AI method allowing chatbots to sustain long conversations without system degradation or crashing, overcoming previous memory overflow issues.

Gilead Sciences is acquiring CymaBay Therapeutics for $4.3 billion, enhancing its liver disease portfolio with seladelpar, a drug for primary biliary cholangitis.

Detroit has launched the first eight Certified Tech Hubs, providing residents with free Wi-Fi, digital tools, and literacy training to bridge the digital divide.

A parolee in Victorville was arrested with firearms and ammo after attempting to flee from a reported theft, facing multiple charges, including parole violation.

Ramsey County is hosting a free Fix-It Clinic at Hazelwood Professional Center for residents to repair household items and learn repair skills, aiming to reduce waste and promote sustainability.

A UMass Amherst study found that poor road conditions in Massachusetts' disadvantaged areas cause higher fuel consumption, disproportionately affecting these communities financially.

MIT engineers have created a wearable ultrasound sticker for continuous internal organ monitoring, which may aid in early disease detection and organ failure diagnosis.

Texas initiatives address infant drug addiction by supporting opioid-addicted mothers through programs like CHCS and Casa Mía, offering both care and housing.

Evans Pool in Seattle has introduced free teen swim nights on Fridays for 13 to 17-year-olds, including swimming lessons and lifeguard skills, with additional social activities and pizza.

Engineers from San Diego State University and USC design 3D-printed protective gear inspired by cuttlefish bones for athletes, service members, and astronauts.