Opinion: We proved bipartisan health care reform works in North Carolina. Let’s bring it nationwide

“North Carolina proved that pragmatism can beat partisanship,” write Mandy Cohen and Kody Kinsley.

STAT+: UnitedHealth faces IRS probe over potential tax avoidance

The health insurer may face a significant increase in taxes, amid a dispute with federal authorities.

Hong Kong Explores AI Use in Public Service Delivery

Hong Kong’s Digital Policy Office (DPO) convened government officials, legislators and technology sector representatives on 17 August 2026 to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) could support the transformation of public service delivery. The exchange session focused on practical AI applications in government operations, including workflow optimisation, complaint handling and data analysis. According to the official […]

Scientists turn DNA into a memory device that uses 100x less power

Researchers combined synthetic DNA with a semiconductor to create an ultra-low-power memory device capable of storing and processing information in the same place. The bio-hybrid technology could eventually help make AI systems and next-generation computers far more energy efficient.

Suspected China-Nexus Actor Exploits VMware vCenter Flaw, Deploys Babuk-Derived Ransomware

Cybersecurity researchers have attributed the exploitation of a newly patched security flaw in Broadcom VMware vCenter to a suspected China-nexus advanced persistent threat (APT). The attacks involve the exploitation of CVE-2026-59310 (CVSS score: 9.8), a severe directory-traversal vulnerability in the VMware vCenter server that could be weaponized by a malicious actor to execute arbitrary code

China’s domestic demand further weakens in July, analysts bet on extra stimulus

China’s economic imbalances continued to deepen in July, as sluggish retail sales and a fixed-asset investment slump highlighted persistent weakness in domestic demand, with analysts expecting more policy stimulus from Beijing to stave off downside risks. Retail sales, a major gauge of consumer spending, grew by 0.6 per cent year on year last month, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday. The lacklustre reading missed a 1.3 per cent rise forecast by...

Rogue hacking AIs have changed the cybersecurity landscape

Attackers with no technical skills can now use AI models to find and exploit loopholes quickly and they can deploy them on a massive scale, raising fears that organisations without large budgets for cyber defence will be much more vulnerable

Hotels customer acquisition platform Visaible.ai finds room for $1 million

Visaible.ai bags $1M to stop hotels vanishing in ChatGPT-era travel search, using AI agents fix listings and protect direct bookings.

Africa's AI moment: Is Africa ready to reap the economic benefits of AI?

Scientists tracked kids for 8 years — the screen time result was unexpected

An eight-year Finnish study found that children who spent more time on screens tended to show better cognitive processing as teenagers, challenging common assumptions about screen use. Researchers say the key may be balancing physical activity with screen activities that encourage learning, creativity, and active thinking.