(opens original source in a new tab)STAT NewsTrump administration’s new ‘treatment first’ addiction toolkit emphasizes faith, abstinenceThe White House nods to use of addiction medications but moves away from other harm reduction strategies. (opens original source in a new tab)Lev Facher·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekTesla plans massive new V4 Supercharger in San FranciscoTesla wants to build one of its biggest Superchargers yet right in the middle of San Francisco. Planning permits have been filed for a 124-stall V4 station on the city’s south side. The site is a yellow-cab storage lot at the corner of Alemany and Bayshore, wedged against the US-101 freeway. The permits also call for a 400-square-foot amenity building on the property. (opens original source in a new tab)Fred Lambert·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveAsia to US East Coast ocean rates rise to new highSustained import volumes and rising freight rates near the end of an early peak season are “taking most observers by surprise,” Freightos said. (opens original source in a new tab)Alejandra Carranza·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekUS EV prices are going back up as discounts shrinkAfter six straight months of year-over-year declines, the average transaction price (ATP) paid for a new EV in the US is rising again. (opens original source in a new tab)Michelle Lewis·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekAs EV sales, oil costs and temperatures spike, UK gov’t considers… fewer EVs?The UK government is considering relaxing its landmark electric vehicle rules, even in the face of inflated oil prices, a recordbreaking year for temperatures and wildfires, and EV sales that are already rising fast enough to meet the government’s current target. (opens original source in a new tab)Jameson Dow·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekBYD’s new electric sedan is the size of a Tesla Model 3, but half the priceBYD’s new sedan is about the size of a Tesla Model 3, but it’s half the cost in China. The new Seal 06 went on sale in China, starting at just 109,900 yuan, or about $16,500. (opens original source in a new tab)Peter Johnson·12 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchGrubhub’s $24M FTC settlement is finally reaching diners and driversChecks are being mailed from Grubhub's $23.8 million fine from the FTC after it settled allegations over its business practices. (opens original source in a new tab)Lauren Forristal·12 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchAI coding startup Cognition reportedly already in talks to raise at $40B valuationCognition may be looking to raise another mega round just a few months after raising $1 billion at a $26 billion valuation. (opens original source in a new tab)Julie Bort·12 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)IPWatchdogAI Chatbots and Trademark Confusion: No Human Means No Confusion, and No Confusion Means No CaseAs AI assistants take over product discovery and purchase, the likelihood of confusion test is losing the consumer it was built around. And brands are therefore losing their primary line of defense. For decades, building a brand has meant the same, patient work. You develop a differentiated story, then bring it to life everywhere a customer might meet it: Advertising; digital; packaging; product design; customer care. Every piece is guided by consumer insight, a hard-won read on what a person fe (opens original source in a new tab)Allen Adamson·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseDefeating modern threats with capable, affordable munitions[Sponsored] L3Harris’ launched effects portfolio comes from a pedigree of proven capabilities and decades of experience. (opens original source in a new tab)Jennifer Petersen·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)STAT NewsWHO says Trump’s latest vaccine policy order is misguidedThe White House's order attempting to overhaul the vaccine schedule could subject children to more needles and more disease risk, world health leaders say. (opens original source in a new tab)Helen Branswell·12 August 2026
