Technology (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AsiaSingapore Expands Biosurveillance Research to Strengthen Public HealthSingapore is expanding its biosurveillance capabilities through a series of research projects focused on zoonotic diseases and transmission risks across urban ecosystems. The studies, led by researchers from the National Parks Board, the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Duke-NUS Medical School, are part of the Biosurveillance Research Programme under Singapore’s Research, Innovation and Enterprise […] (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AI·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosScoop: Senate GOP super PAC doubles down on MichiganSenate Republicans' top super PAC is pouring an extra $6 million into Michigan to attack Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed.Why it matters: It's part of $12 million in new spending this month by the Senate Leadership Fund to defend Republican leader <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/27/donald-trump-john-thune-senate-republicans-save-act" target= (opens original source in a new tab)Stef W. Kight·11 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaFlock Cameras Spark Community Backlash“If you haven’t done anything wrong, you’ve got nothing to worry about.” That is the mantra of those who believe surveillance technology is a public benefit. The UK has perhaps the largest number of security cameras per capita of any nation, and its citizens seem to be perfectly happy knowing ... [continued] The post Flock Cameras Spark Community Backlash appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Steve Hanley·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseArmy awards 6 companies prototype contracts for last tactical mile programThe six companies awarded through prototype Other Transaction Agreements are: Maren-Go, Overland AI, Forterra, Hendrick’s Motorsports, American Rheinmetall and HDT, according to a service release. (opens original source in a new tab)Carley Welch·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Dark ReadingMicrosoft's Patch Tuesday Deluge Continues With August UpdatesSecurity experts say prioritization should be the main focus for the August updates, not the massive CVE volume. (opens original source in a new tab)Jai Vijayan·11 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchPhoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni reportedly knew Phia was ‘cookie stuffing’ for monthsPhia, the shopping startup co-founded by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, is once again under fire for its alleged business practices. (opens original source in a new tab)Dominic-Madori Davis·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosTrump admin cuts Medicaid funds for youth trans careThe Trump administration on Tuesday finalized a plan to cut off federal Medicaid funding for hormone therapy, puberty blockers and surgeries for transgender youths. Why it matters: The rule is the late (opens original source in a new tab)Maya Goldman·11 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchAccel closes oversubscribed $550M India fund within weeks, 19 months after its lastThe U.S. VC firm still has more than 55% of its previous $650 million India fund available for deployment. (opens original source in a new tab)Jagmeet Singh·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskBitcoin stuck as ETF inflows offset selling, but inflation data could spark a moveWeeks of sideways trading have crushed volatility, leaving Wednesday’s inflation report as the next potential catalyst, analysts said. (opens original source in a new tab)Krisztian Sandor·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskCFTC orders Kalshi to continue offering prediction markets in New York after state lawsuitNew York sued Kalshi last month in a bid to block it from operating sports-related prediction markets. (opens original source in a new tab)Nikhilesh De·11 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Krebs on SecurityMicrosoft Plugs Nearly 400 Security HolesMicrosoft today released updates to remedy at least 398 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and supported software, including one weakness that is already being actively exploited and two others that were publicly detailed prior to today. (opens original source in a new tab)BrianKrebs·11 August 2026
