Education & Tech Skills: Intrant graduated 58 more “Traffic Guardians” from its road-safety driver education push, building on 620 trained students and linking the program to high school social service hours and learner-permit steps. AI for Classrooms: MESCYT signed with Casio to expand training for teachers and students in AI, robotics, science, math, and other future-facing tech. Sports Tourism: Asonahores is pitching the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026 (July 24–Aug 8) as a major boost for hotels, transport, food, and the wider tourism economy. Public Safety & Accountability: Interior and Police Minister Faride Raful says police reform is accelerating with training, body cameras, and tougher action against abuses, while warning social violence remains a key challenge. Gender Violence Funding: The Senate approved a bill to channel seized/confiscated assets into programs against gender-based and domestic violence, with 40% to the Public Prosecutor and 60% split across key ministries. Culture & Faith: President Abinader credited daily prayer for governing strength during the inauguration of a major evangelical church in Santo Domingo Norte. Wellness Caution: In the U.S., an unlicensed Bronx doctor accused of injecting a woman with an “anti-aging” IV (NAD+) faces charges after her death—another reminder to verify medical credentials. Real Estate Business: eXp Realty announced its first Latin America eXpcon in Medellín in Spanish, listing the Dominican Republic among its CALA markets. Film Spotlight: Dominican documentary “BORU” keeps racking up international awards, including Best Documentary at LA Docs.