Heat & Public Safety: A heat dome is pushing extreme temperatures toward Boston and the Northeast ahead of the Fourth of July, with officials urging residents to watch for heat illness—especially older adults, kids, and people with disabilities. Water & Infrastructure: A major sewer main break in Haverhill is sending millions of gallons of untreated wastewater into the Merrimack River, forcing beach closures north of Boston. Transit Electrification: The MBTA selected STV to support procurement of new battery-electric and Tier 4 diesel locomotives as part of its regional rail modernization. Biotech & Regulation: The FDA approved Orca‑T, a precision-engineered HSCT aimed at reducing chronic GVHD, while breast cancer researchers debate how ctDNA-triggered treatment switches should be timed versus imaging progression. Health Tech & Policy: Form Health says it has started prescribing GLP-1s through Medicare’s new Bridge Program, expanding access for eligible Part D beneficiaries. Life Sciences IP: Vyome won a Chinese patent covering its besifloxacin topical gel for inflammatory acne. Fusion Collaboration: Commonwealth Fusion Systems became an international partner in the UK’s tritium breeding program at Culham. Energy & Industry: VERDE Hydrogen secured a supply contract for alkaline electrolyzer equipment for a large off-grid green hydrogen project in China. Local Tech & Security: Boston-area police credited Flock cameras in a recent suspect arrest, as more cities reconsider surveillance contracts.