The Xbox 360 has received a new system update, primarily affecting the dashboard's appearance and displaying ads for the newer Xbox Series X|S consoles, following the closure of the Xbox 360 store in July 2024. Despite the store's shutdown, backward-compatible games remain available, and online multiplayer support continues depending on publishers. Microsoft is actively developing new consoles and gaming hardware.
Arizona health officials have made changes to the state's COVID-19 dashboard, declaring the disease "a common respiratory illness." The updated dashboard will no longer include COVID-19 cases by ZIP code, vaccinations by ZIP code, or a tally of cases in congregate settings. Instead, it provides a tally of deaths and hospitalizations per year. Starting October 11, COVID-19 will be included in regular reporting alongside influenza and respiratory syncytial virus. Public health experts suggest that a comprehensive COVID-19 report could help guide future pandemic responses and improve preparedness. Concerns have been raised about the lack of transparency regarding COVID-19 in congregate settings and hospitals. Arizona has reported 14,042 hospitalizations and 1,385 deaths from COVID-19 this year.
