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Michigan on Saturday joined Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on nine of the state’s water systems but an official said all systems were operating “safely.” Earlier this week, authorities said cyberattacks targeted over 30 water systems in Minnesota. The source of the attacks is being investigated, but they came amid warnings that Iranian hackers have been focused on such systems. The reports in Michigan surfaced after the state received a federal cyber alert Tuesday about attempts to tamper with operational technology at water systems. (Casey, 8/1)

Maryland lawmakers say they’re cracking down on harmful chemicals entering our food and water supply, but critics question whether the new legislation is really making state residents any safer. (Conrad, 8/1)

David Cruey hadn’t slept well — he woke up in the middle of the night gasping for air. The power had gone out briefly. The four box fans and the window air conditioning unit circulating air throughout the trailer home had turned off, along with his oxygen machine. (Beyer, 8/3)

Research Technology used to track COVID-19 in municipal wastewater is now being used to track populations’ dietary habits, according to a new paper released last week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. (Sherer, 8/2)

A New York law allowing medically assisted death goes into effect Wednesday, allowing patients who have less than 6 months to live to take a medication to end their lives. (Bendix, 8/1)

Caring for a loved one through a long decline can change the way people think about the end of life. Family caregivers who spoke with cleveland.com described the emotional, physical, and financial burdens of caring for someone through their final days. (McGowan, 8/2)

Kyle Gospodarek is fascinated by “biological art,” specifically with the brain. In fact, those pieces cover the walls at his Indiana University Northwest office. But, one piece is more personal to Gospodarek: a light-up shadow box showing CT scans. “That’s me,” Gospodarek said, pointing to the scans. “You can see my actual name and information somewhere.” (Wilkins, 8/2)

Greg Papa sounded like Greg Papa. During a recent two-hour phone interview from his North Bay home, the San Francisco 49ers radio announcer’s distinctive baritone was robust. He recalled dates and details with his usual precision and punctuated stories with trademark humor. But every three seconds, there was a loud click. (Branch, 8/2)