(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosRetail sales slump in JulyData: Census Bureau; Chart: Neil Irwin/AxiosAmerican consumers have powered the economy forward this year. In July, they took a breather.Why it matters: While the underlying trend in consumer demand appears solid, retail sales hit an air pocket last month, suggesting a bumpier path ahead for (opens original source in a new tab)Neil Irwin·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Dark ReadingScottish Govt Suffers Potentially Widening Data Breach at Prosecutor's OfficeOne Caledonian government agency reported a breach, thanks to a third party that may have serviced other agencies as well. (opens original source in a new tab)Nate Nelson·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosConsumer sentiment dips, especially among RepublicansData: University of Michigan; Note: August 2026 number is preliminary; Chart: Neil Irwin/AxiosPublic opinion about the economy appears to be souring further this month, per the preliminary release of the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index.By the numbers: Overall sentiment fell 8% in the early days of August, after two consecutive months of improvement.The index fell t (opens original source in a new tab)Neil Irwin·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekKia announces EV3 prices for the US and Canada as its most affordable EVKia’s new EV3 is among the most affordable electric vehicles in the US, starting at just $29,890. In Canada, it’s the lowest-priced EV. (opens original source in a new tab)Peter Johnson·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)STAT NewsSTAT+: PBMs agree to display TrumpRx drug pricesBristol's Zenbexus wins accelerated approval, Novartis wins UK patent fight over Entresto, and more biotech news from The Readout (opens original source in a new tab)Meghana Keshavan·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseArmy tells industry: Soldiers need more power, but don’t just offer batteries and generatorsAs new drones, networks and weapons come online, the Army faces a power crunch that senior officials are asking industry to help solve. “And it’s not by buying more generators,” Brig. Gen. Troy Denomy, PAE for Maneuver, said. (opens original source in a new tab)Carley Welch·14 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchDoes Mark Zuckerberg really believe AI is ‘for everyone’?Meta released Glimmer this week, an open-weight AI model anyone can download and run on their own hardware — a contrast to Muse Spark, the company’s more powerful model that stays locked behind its own APIs. The release landed alongside a letter from Mark Zuckerberg arguing AI should be “for everyone” rather than controlled by a handful of labs, but as Equity’s […] (opens original source in a new tab)Theresa Loconsolo·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryTagbin has built an AI platform that turns words into 3D building designsTagbin is taking Brixx to large enterprises first, promising faster BIM generation, cost estimation and regulatory compliance (opens original source in a new tab)14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveFord plans to phase out China-built Lincoln models for the USThe automaker aims to mitigate U.S. tariffs and recent connected vehicle import regulations with the move, while also planning to increase domestic production. (opens original source in a new tab)Eric Walz·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveUS de minimis elimination upheld by trade courtThe Court of International Trade said President Donald Trump has the authority to rescind the tariff exemption for sub-$800 imports. (opens original source in a new tab)Max Garland·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefensePentagon inks SM-3 framework deals with RTX, Boeing on critical componentsThe seven-year framework deals cover key SM-3 components including avionics and ejector assemblies. (opens original source in a new tab)Ashley Roque·14 August 2026
