(opens original source in a new tab)Dark ReadingSilkParasite Threatens Central Asian Orgs With Flurry of RATsA spear-phishing campaign by a Chinese-nexus group linked to FamousSparrow provides insight into geopolitical, technical, and strategic global moves by China's APTs. (opens original source in a new tab)Elizabeth Montalbano·19 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskBitcoin surges above $68,000, liquidating $1.4 billion shorts as Treasury buybacks boost risk appetiteBTC rose about 6% while ether, solana and crypto stocks climbed after the Treasury doubled the size of its bond buybacks. (opens original source in a new tab)Helene Braun·19 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosTrump's profits irk Americans as Dems test anti-corruption messageA majority of Americans believe President Trump has profited inappropriately from a cryptocurrency empire while in office and disapprove of his family's global business activity, according to recent polls.Why it matters: Democrats are <a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/house-democr (opens original source in a new tab)Avery Lotz·19 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseWhy Congress will be in a hurry after August recessCan both chambers reach an agreement to fund the government before the start of the new fiscal year? (opens original source in a new tab)Breaking Defense Video·19 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskBitcoin nears key technical breakout that could propel prices to $76,000Bitcoin is close to forming a pattern that analysts say could signal prices rising to as high as $76,000. (opens original source in a new tab)Omkar Godbole·19 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskCoinbase, Circle and Bullish jump as Clarity Act proponents express optimism about billCOIN and BLSH rose about 8% and CRCL gained nearly 10% ahead of a key procedural vote scheduled for Sept. 15. (opens original source in a new tab)Helene Braun·19 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveAmazon to expand drone delivery reach sixfold this yearThe e-commerce giant will soon launch Prime Air deliveries in metro Atlanta, Chicago and Cleveland, giving customers another fast shipping option. (opens original source in a new tab)Max Garland·19 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)STAT NewsSTAT+: American Cancer Society cancels alcohol industry fundraiserThe American Cancer Society had an optics problem: its annual Wine and Spirits Industry's Gala. It decided to do something about it. (opens original source in a new tab)Isabella Cueto·19 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekLucid unveils its 2027 Air EV lineup with a new Stealth packageLucid unveiled its 2027 Air lineup, streamlining the options across its electric sedan range and adding a new Stealth & Sound Package for the entry-level Air Pure. The Air Grand Touring keeps its title as the longest-range EV on sale at up to 512 miles, and pricing holds flat across all four trims for the new model year. (opens original source in a new tab)Fred Lambert·19 August 2026
Robotics & Automation (opens original source in a new tab)Robotics & Automation NewsAI and the Future of Character Design: From Concept to Complete Visual WorldsCreating a memorable character has always been one of the most demanding parts of visual storytelling. Whether it is a film protagonist, a game character, an animated mascot, or a digital influencer, a character needs more than an attractive appearance. It needs personality, consistency, context, and a visual identity that audiences can recognize. Artificial intelligence […] (opens original source in a new tab)David Edwards·19 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)STAT NewsSTAT+: Brain organoids, kept alive more than five years, matured like human brainsBrain organoids kept alive more than five years continued to develop and mature, and showed molecular and genetic signatures like those of human brains. (opens original source in a new tab)Megan Molteni·19 August 2026