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Prediction markets are going mainstream. What does that mean for public health and democracy?
Polymarket, a U.S.-based prediction-market website, is taking wagers on who will be London, Ont.'s next mayor. There are also markets for Toronto, Windsor and even Stratford. The past two years have seen commercial prediction markets move from a…
Why govt is changing how health data reaches frontline workers
The Rwandan government is working to change how health data moves through the healthcare system, with the National Health Intelligence Centre (NHIC) seeking to turn information collected across the country into insights that can support frontline…
MAHA Goes Digital: RFK Jr.'s Algorithmic Medical State
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. headlined this week's MAHA Summit in Washington, where officials, physicians, entrepreneurs, insurers, and health-tech executives discussed chronic disease, healthcare costs…
Opinion: Melbourne through the looking glass
As Melbourne prepares to take its place as Australia's largest city, we have the opportunity to also become the most innovative, sustainable, culturally diverse and liveable city in the country. Let's start with innovative. The University of…
£249k investment awarded to support the future of the River Tyne
North East environmental charity Tyne Rivers Trust has secured £249,579 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to strengthen the organisation behind its work to protect and restore rivers across the Tyne catchment. The funding will support…
RFK Jr. Flips The AI Trust Question On Doctors
This is a preview of the October 1 edition of Access Health— Tap here to get this newsletter delivered straight to your inbox on Thursday mornings. Last week, more than 170 health care stakeholders visited Newsweek 's headquarters in New…
How Good Is Dr. Chatbot, and When Does It Become Dangerous?
In a test conducted by Stiftung Warentest, three out of five AI chatbots provided useful assessments of symptoms. You'll get better answers if you provide information about your age, pre-existing conditions, and the progression of your symptoms. In…
Rep. Whitesides Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Children From Human-Like Chatbots
Under this bill, the programs cannot claim to be human, have simulated emotions, or use relationship-building language to keep kids engaged. One of the fastest-growing concerns for parents is AI chatbots designed to act like a child's friend…
TELUS Corporation (NYSE:TU) Stock Now Rated 'Reduce' by Wall Street Analysts
TELUS Corporation (NYSE:TU - Get Free Report) TSE: T has been given an average recommendation of 'Reduce' by the sixteen ratings firms that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Four analysts have rated the stock with a sell…
Ballard launches Fleet360 services for new North American FCmove-HD+ fleets at APTA EXPO 2026
End-to-end service program combines fuel cell module performance guarantee with committed service response and resolution times, to enable transit operators to plan maintenance and fuel cell lifecycle costs. CHICAGO, Oct. 1, 2026 /CNW/ -- Ballard…
The most expensive congressional race in NJ history? This could be the one.
It's the kind of record that was bound to be broken. In 2024, New Jersey incumbent Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. was pitted against Democrat Sue Altman in what was eventually crowned the most expensive race for a congressional seat in New Jersey…
Claude analyzed my genome in 30 minutes. Now we need standards for the results
Unpacking from vacation a couple months back, I decided to give artificial intelligence a task. I paused folding my laundry, sat down with Claude, and asked it to analyze the entirety of my genome. Back in 2009, this was a task that quite literally…
How AI Is Making Restaurant Menus Easier to Navigate
Navigating a restaurant menu can be surprisingly challenging—especially if you're health-conscious, have dietary restrictions, or simply want to avoid hidden calorie bombs. With today's explosion of food choices and complex dietary needs…
HPE's $1.2 billion order from Vultr puts its AI networking strategy to the test
Good morning. A $1.2 billion order from cloud provider Vultr gives Hewlett Packard Enterprise an early commercial win for its new AMD AI system and tests whether AI networking can become a faster-growing, higher-margin business. The order…
Virtual Reality Stocks To Research - October 1st
Corning and AT&T's $3 Billion Fiber Deal Reveals Where AI Spending Goes Next Meta Platforms, Brightline Interactive, zSpace, and DIH Holding US are the seven Virtual Reality stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool.
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