CURE

A 13-year-old child has reportedly become the first person cured of DIPG, an aggressive brainstem tumour that is almost always fatal and has long resisted every treatment. The case is being described as a world first and is drawing attention from families of patients, doctors and cancer researchers, given that DIPG survival rates have barely improved in decades. Many are now asking how the treatment worked and whether it can be replicated in other children.

India's compound archery teams have swept the team gold medals at the 2026 Asian Games, winning in the men's, women's and mixed team events. The mixed team victory also secured India a quota place for compound archery at the LA 2028 Olympics, where the discipline makes its Games debut. The sweep underlines India's strength in a discipline it has dominated regionally in recent years.

Serious Eats has published a recipe that turns canned white beans into a cheesy carbonara-style dinner in 30 minutes. The dish swaps traditional cured pork and eggs for beans, offering a quick, budget-friendly pasta option for weeknight cooking. Food writers are highlighting it as an easy pantry-based take on the Italian classic.

Researchers in Uruguay had a paper accepted on the characterisation of glasses using molecular dynamics simulations, with all calculations run on the cluster at the CURE, part of the University of the Republic. It will be the team's first published work using that computing tool, a milestone they describe with enormous pride.

Firefighters in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, have secured new contract terms that include improved staffing levels and a mental health benefit, following what their union described as a fight over the agreement. The International Association of Fire Fighters highlighted the outcome as a win for workplace protections. Negotiations like these are being watched closely as departments nationwide face recruitment, retention and firefighter wellness concerns.

Wilberforce University, a historically Black university in Ohio, has secured a $3 million federal grant to advance its technology programs. The funding, highlighted by the United Negro College Fund, will support the institution's efforts to expand technology education and resources for its students.

Brenda Janotha has received an award from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) aimed at strengthening nursing education in rural communities. The grant, announced by Stony Brook University, is intended to expand training opportunities and support the nursing workforce in underserved rural areas, where recruiting and retaining qualified nurses remains a persistent challenge.

A new ALS medication is drawing attention in Sweden after reports that it gives renewed hope to patients living with the incurable nerve disease. The coverage from northern Sweden highlights cautious optimism among patients and their families, as new treatment options for ALS remain rare and the disease currently has no cure.

CSA Ocean Sciences has announced it has secured multiple contracts in coastal resilience and environmental monitoring, alongside efforts to expand its global growth pipeline. The marine environmental services company says the awards strengthen its role in offshore and coastal projects. Details on contract values and clients were not disclosed in the announcement.

GYM, a community organisation, has launched an appeal to secure a permanent home, announcing it has reached 10% of its fundraising goal. In the appeal, the group thanks supporters who have already donated and asks others to contribute whatever they can, saying there is still a long way to go before the target is met.

New Horizon Precision has won the top prize at the 865 Fest Startup Pitch Competition, taking first place among competing startups at the Knoxville-area entrepreneurship event. The win gives the precision manufacturing company a boost in visibility and credibility as it seeks to grow, and highlights the role of regional pitch events in supporting early-stage firms.

Retail real estate company Edens has secured $850 million in new financing to fund store expansion and property redevelopment across its portfolio. The capital raise, reported by Bisnow, signals continued investor confidence in open-air shopping centers as retailers push for physical growth and landlords reinvest in upgrading assets.

General Motors has reached a long-term supply agreement with Micron for semiconductor chips, a move aimed at locking in a stable flow of components for its vehicles. Retail investors discussing the deal say it points to a broader shift, with cars increasingly becoming computing platforms that depend on advanced memory and processors rather than just mechanical parts.

Braveboy announced that the proposed Sphere entertainment venue project in Prince George's County has secured major commitments from local businesses, marking a step forward for the development. The pledge of area business support is being discussed as a boost to the project's prospects and the county's economic push, though details of the commitments have not been laid out.

Quantum computing company Rigetti has been awarded $100 million under the CHIPS program to support its efforts to scale quantum technology. The funding is aimed at advancing the company's quantum computing development and manufacturing capabilities. The award highlights continued US government investment in domestic semiconductor and quantum hardware as part of a broader push to strengthen American leadership in next-generation computing.

The University of Hawaii reports saving $6 million in electricity costs and locking in $1 million in annual savings from photovoltaic solar systems. The figures point to the university's ongoing shift toward renewable energy across its campuses, reducing operating expenses while supporting Hawaii's clean energy goals. The announcement highlights how campus solar installations are delivering measurable financial returns.

Cloudflare and Deutsche Telekom have announced a partnership aimed at building a more secure and resilient internet. The collaboration, reported by Yahoo Finance and carried on Cloudflare's own channels, signals closer cooperation between the US web infrastructure company and Germany's largest telecoms provider on network security and reliability, though detailed terms were not disclosed.

Music fans are revisiting The Cure's 1987 double album Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me, with one listener saying they had not heard it in ages and were struck again by how good it is. The post also noted picking up the record cheaply at Target, prompting fond nostalgia for the band's 1980s catalogue.

Ocean technology company Quartermaster has announced a Series B funding round to expand its SmartMast ocean data network. The company says the investment will support scaling its network of ocean monitoring infrastructure, which collects marine environmental data. Details on the amount raised and the lead investors were not included in the announcement.

01 Quantum has been awarded U.S. Patent #12,744,764 covering its quantum-safe secure AI technology. The patent protects methods for securing artificial intelligence systems against threats posed by quantum computing, an area of growing concern as quantum machines edge closer to breaking conventional encryption. The company says the award strengthens its position in the emerging post-quantum security market, where demand for quantum-resistant protection of AI workloads is rising among governments and enterprises.