Meteor Science: NASA confirmed Saturday’s “double boom” over New England was a bolide meteor that fragmented about 40 miles up over northeast Massachusetts and southeast New Hampshire, releasing energy estimated at roughly 300 tons of TNT—sparking widespread reports from Rhode Island to New Hampshire. Public Health & Workforces: The R.I. Life Science Hub teamed with the Pawtucket Foundation to launch a Life Sciences Career Awareness Program aimed at underrepresented communities, building education, mentorship, and employer connections for students and adult learners. Healthcare Research: A real-world cohort study presented at ASCO suggests combining GLP-1 receptor agonists with immune checkpoint inhibitor cancer therapy may improve long-term survival and reduce immune-related side effects. Manufacturing & Materials: ANDRITZ won an order for Kruger Nonwovens to supply a wetlace hybrid nonwovens line for sustainable, plastic-free wipes—planned to start production in 2028. Tech Hardware: NVIDIA and Microsoft unveiled a new class of Windows PCs designed to run more AI tasks directly on-device, pitching the PC as a “teammate,” not just a tool. Local Education: North Kingstown High School opened a new machinist and manufacturing defense facility with partners including Electric Boat and the Champlin Foundation, expanding hands-on training for high-paying careers. Lyme Watch: HHS launched a federal tick initiative in New Hampshire as Rhode Island heads into peak Lyme season, with Rhode Island reporting thousands of Lyme cases in 2024.