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Marine Health Breakthrough: A new autonomous underwater robot, CUREE, is mapping coral reef “hotspots” by combining what it sees and what it hears in real time—helping scientists spot where marine life concentrates and why. Military & Community Access: Deering Estate is joining the 2026 Blue Star Museums program, offering free summer admission to active-duty service members and their families starting May 16 through Labor Day. STI Testing Made Easier: Visby and RAINN launched an at-home STI test access program for sexual assault survivors, starting with free tests for partner groups, including in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Opioid Accountability: Purdue Pharma’s opioid settlement is moving into effect in multiple states, with funds aimed at treatment, prevention, and recovery. Food Insecurity Push (This Weekend): The USPS “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive runs Saturday, May 9—leave non-perishable items by your mailbox for local pantries. Care System Update: CMS changed who processes DMEPOS appeals and rebuttals starting May 8, with no expected interruption.

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New autonomous reef robot follows shrimp snaps and fish calls to map marine life zones

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