As AI reshapes work, schools are racing to embed critical thinking across subjects. From inquiry-based math to media literacy labs, educators test new methods and metrics to teach students to question, analyze, and act.

Companies are turning to ethical hackers to probe systems for weaknesses, with bug bounty programs and red teams revealing critical flaws before criminals do, cutting breach costs and accelerating patch cycles.

The European Union is stepping up its global profile, deepening defense cooperation, raising aid, and mediating crises. New initiatives on cybersecurity, energy security, and Indo-Pacific ties signal a broader security role beyond its borders.

Halo Infinite esports gets a lifeline as organizers unveil a $2M tournament series, restoring a global circuit with LAN stops through 2025. Pros hail renewed stability; qualifiers open next month.

With youth mental health needs surging, districts are leaning on school nurses to coordinate care, monitor outbreaks, and connect families to services. Yet vacancies and funding gaps strain a frontline safety net.

Boston-area startup funding shows resilient deal flow, with biotech and AI ventures drawing outsized checks as later-stage rounds cool. Investors pivot to capital efficiency and smaller seeds amid uncertain exit markets.

Overfishing is destabilizing ocean ecosystems, depleting key species and disrupting food chains, with ripple effects for biodiversity and coastal economies as policy responses lag.

AI is reshaping AR and VR, powering real-time scene understanding, hyper-personalized overlays, and lighter devices. Tech giants and startups race to integrate on-device models, promising safer, more immersive experiences.

Boston-area small businesses report rising costs, staffing gaps, and uneven foot traffic, even as city grants, digital pivots, and neighborhood growth open new paths. Owners weigh higher rates against cautious optimism.