Scientists have found a new way to help fight diseases like dengue, Zika, and yellow fever, which are spread by mosquitoes. They’ve made male mosquitoes deaf, so they can’t hear female mosquitoes and can't mate with them. This could help reduce the number of mosquitoes and the diseases they spread. The study was done on Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which are responsible for infecting millions of people every year.

Former Deaf students from New Zealand's Deaf schools - Van Asch College and Kelston School for the Deaf, have spoken out about the abuse they experienced while in the care of staff and older students. Survivors have described experiences of physical and sexual abuse over numerous years, including instances where teachers and principals were allegedly violent. One survivor explained that they learned in the years following experiencing abuse, that another staff member at Van Asch had known about the abuse but failed to take action. Another former student recalled being subjected to physical violence by staff, which left long-lasting emotional scars.

A 15-year-old Deaf actor, Basil Wheatley, has made history by starring in the lead role of the new Flemish film Milano. This is the first time a Deaf actor has been cast in a leading role in Flemish cinema. The film is directed by Christina Vandekerckhove and tells the story of Milano - a Deaf boy living in social housing, and his father who is struggling to improve their life. Wheatley was chosen after Vandekerckhove faced challenges in finding the right actor, but when she met him, she knew he was perfect for the role.

In Asunción, the Commission on Disability Rights discussed establishing a public TV channel for people with Deafness and visual disabilities, with programming in sign language and Guaraní. Currently, a sign language channel is only available on social media, but efforts are underway to expand it to public TV for broader reach. Natan Hernández, founder of "Háblame a los ojos," presented the project “Learn Sign Language,” which promotes learning signs. The project, seeking support from Itaipú Binacional, covers basic vocabulary and technical terms. Shirley Ayala advocated for the channel to include news, Senate session summaries, and government updates, accessible to people with disabilities. The aim is to make the channel open access nationwide, promoting inclusivity and the right to information.

In Lima on October 3, 2024, Peru's Congress approved amendments to Law 29535, which recognizes Peruvian Sign Language (LSP), without consulting the Deaf community. Over 1,500 individuals have urged President Dina Boluarte to review the law. The amendment defines discrimination as blocking "people with hearing or verbal disabilities" from communicating in LSP, a term the Deaf community considers outdated, preferring "Deaf person" or "Peruvian Sign Language user." They also criticize the mandatory interpreter provision, citing it as a limitation on autonomy. Additionally, the community advocates for LSP’s recognition as an indigenous language and part of Peru’s cultural heritage, emphasizing its linguistic and cultural value. They call for a more precise definition of LSP as a natural language and propose creating a National Peruvian Sign Language Council, independent of the Ministry of Education and Conadis, to oversee regulation.