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New Reef Mapping Breakthrough: A Woods Hole team unveiled CUREE, an autonomous underwater robot that finds and maps coral biodiversity hotspots by combining what it “sees” with what it “hears” in real time—aimed at helping protect reefs under pressure. At-Home STI Access: Visby and RAINN launched a Safe Access Program offering free at-home STI tests for survivors, starting with 1,000 kits for partners, including areas with limited healthcare access like the U.S. Virgin Islands. Opioid Settlement Moves Forward: Purdue Pharma’s $7.4 billion opioid settlement is now legally effective, with states using funds for treatment, prevention, and recovery. Food Security Push: The Stamp Out Hunger food drive returns Saturday, May 9, with letter carriers collecting non-perishable donations for local pantries across the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Local Health & Safety Context: A VI court status conference highlighted ongoing public-safety strain alongside the territory’s mental health crisis, as cases continue to cycle through the system.

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