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Last update: 12 hours agoMarine Tech Breakthrough: Woods Hole researchers unveiled CUREE, an autonomous underwater robot that maps coral reef biodiversity hotspots by fusing real-time sound and vision, aiming to spot where marine life concentrates without relying on divers. Defense Spending Watch: A new Congressional Budget Office estimate puts President Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense plan at about $1.2 trillion over 20 years, with satellites expected to drive most of the cost. Local Tourism Angle: Curaçao is being flagged as a fast-rising Caribbean family-travel destination, and the U.S. Virgin Islands is named alongside it as demand is outpacing regional trends. Business & Policy: PayPal agreed to settle a U.S. Justice Department probe tied to its minority-business initiative, including fee waivers and a new small business program. Community Resilience: A study highlights how senior disaster relief leaders in the U.S. Virgin Islands managed recovery while living through Hurricanes Irma and Maria themselves. Quick Hits: Powerball climbed to $69M for May 13; Spirit’s shutdown continues to ripple into new low-cost airline route plans.
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