(opens original source in a new tab)Startup DailyGAMING: Mario Kart World still feels like Nintendo’s most glaring missed opportunityWhy is one of one of the Switch 2's best-selling games still coasting a year after launch? (opens original source in a new tab)Harrison Polites·12 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)SmartCompanyFederal police raid 100+ service stations in major illegal tobacco crackdownMore than 100 service stations across six jurisdictions have been raided as part of a nationwide crackdown on the illicit tobacco trade. The post Federal police raid 100+ service stations in major illegal tobacco crackdown appeared first on SmartCompany. (opens original source in a new tab)Tess Ikonomou·12 August 2026
Technology (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AsiaNew Zealand Upgrades Digital Jobs Platform to Improve Employment MatchingNew Zealand’s government has launched an upgraded employment platform aimed at improving how job seekers connect with employers and access vacancies across the country. The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) has replaced its previous Kimi Mahi Mai – Find a Job service with MyMSD Jobs, introducing expanded job seeker profiles and automated job matching capabilities. […] (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AI·12 August 2026
Technology (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AsiaNew Zealand Supports Southland Hydrogen and Minerals FacilityThe New Zealand Government will provide NZ$15 million (approximately US$8.9 million) through the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to support a commercial-scale facility in Southland that aims to produce green hydrogen and recover critical minerals from quarry waste. Announced by Regional Development, Resources and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones, the project forms part of the Government’s […] (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AI·11 August 2026
Technology (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AsiaNew Zealand Sets Regional Fund Package to Support Hydrogen DevelopmentThe New Zealand Government has allocated NZ$30 million (approximately US$17.9 million) from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to support projects aimed at expanding the country’s hydrogen sector. Announced by Regional Development, Resources and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones on 12 August 2026, the initiative is intended to strengthen energy resilience, support industrial decarbonisation and encourage regional […] (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AI·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)SmartCompanySouth Australia’s royal commission represents a new state of play for AIA surprise royal commission and an OpenAI deal suggests South Australia, and its neighbouring states, won’t wait for Canberra to settle local AI debates. The post South Australia’s royal commission represents a new state of play for AI appeared first on SmartCompany. (opens original source in a new tab)David Adams·11 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaSchneider Electric Canada Strengthens Commercial Leadership to Help Customers Navigate the New Energy LandscapeExpanded leadership roles for Shaun MacGarvie and Sophie Chadefaud reinforce Schneider Electric’s commitment to helping customers accelerate efficiency, resilience, and sustainability outcomes. MILTON, Ontario — Schneider Electric Canada is strengthening its commercial leadership to help customers navigate the new energy landscape. As the world’s most sustainable energy technology company, Schneider ... [continued] The post Schneider Electric Canada Strengthens Commercial Leadership to Help Cust (opens original source in a new tab)Press Release·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)STAT NewsStopping statins in people over 75 at low risk for heart disease didn’t increase deathsStopping statins in people over 75 at low risk for heart disease didn’t increase deaths, a new study finds. (opens original source in a new tab)Elizabeth Cooney·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosTrump's mail-in voting restrictions blocked nationwide by federal judgeA federal judge on Tuesday expanded an earlier block on part of President Trump's executive order seeking to tighten rules for mail-in voting ahead of November's elections.Why it matters: The ruling freezes a key piece of Trump's attempted overhaul of mail-in voting for all U.S. states. A <a h (opens original source in a new tab)Rebecca Falconer·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)STAT NewsMedicaid will stop paying for some gender-affirming care for transgender minorsThe Trump administration plans to end federal funding for some care for transgender minors. (opens original source in a new tab)Associated Press·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Startup DailyInfluencer marketing platform Fabulate raises $4.5 millionFabulate bags $4.5m at an $84.5m valuation to push its AI creator-marketing machine across APAC. (opens original source in a new tab)Simon Thomsen·11 August 2026