Georgia district creates AI ambassadors with ‘train the trainer’ initiative
The model is helping a suburban Atlanta district’s small instructional technology staff to scale artificial intelligence professional development. Continue reading →
AI brings medical ‘manikins’ to life for New York district’s students
Students in a Baldwin Union Free School District health science program are gaining real-world experience working with realistic training robots. Continue reading →
US rail freight extends weekly losing streak
U.S. rail traffic has remained below 2024 levels for an eighth straight week, according to statistics from the Association of American Railroads. Figures for the week ending Dec. 13, 2025, show 518,904 carloads and intermodal units, a decrease of 1.4% from the same week a year ago. Both carloads and intermodal traffic were down, with volume of 224,620 carloads, a drop of...
Nirvana’s $100M Series D bets big on AI to revolutionize commercial insurance
AI-driven insurer Nirvana Insurance announced Thursday it has secured a pre-emptive $100 million Series D funding round to expand the company’s AI-powered commercial insurance offerings. The round was led by Valor Equity Partners, with participation from prior rounds’ lead investors Lightspeed Venture Partners and General Catalyst. The Series D follows closely...
HMRC Warns of Over 135,000 Scam Reports
The UK’s tax office has received 135,500 reports of suspected scams in the past 10 months including 4800 related to self assessment filings Continue reading →
New BeaverTail Malware Variant Linked to Lazarus Group
A new variant of the BeaverTail malware linked to North Korean hackers has been identified targeting cryptocurrency traders and developers Continue reading →
North Korea Steals Over $2bn in Crypto in 2025
Chainalysis warns North Korea continues to steal billions in crypto for its weapons program Continue reading →
Brain’s Viral Defense Mechanism Linked to Tau Pathology in Alzheimer’s
Hyperphosphorylated tau, the protein that makes up the tangles observed in tauopathies like Alzheimer’s disease, may be the consequence of an antiviral mechanism intended to protect the brain from infections. That’s according to new research analyzing tau’s microbial activity against herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV1) performed by scientists at Mass General Brigham (Mass Gen)...
Gut Microbiome Shaped by Social Partners’ Genes
The composition of the human gut microbiome is determined by environmental influences. For example, diet and medication are well established factors that influence these microbial ecosystems. However, the contribution of genetics has been more difficult to ascertain. And what is the impact of people that we interact with socially? Now, a study involving more than four...
Animal-Free Protein and Enzyme Deal Expanded by Dyadic and Fermbox Bio
Dyadic Applied BioSolutions expanded its collaboration with Fermbox Bio, a biotech research & manufacturing company developing and delivering bio-based products through precision fermentation and advanced biotechnology tools. The agreement will enable Fermbox Bio to manufacture and commercialize a growing portfolio of Dyadic-developed proteins and enzymes using both the...
Federation of American Hospitals names CEO to replace retiring veteran
Chip Kahn is stepping down after almost 25 years at the for-profit hospital association. He’ll be replaced by Charlene MacDonald, who leads lobbying and public affairs for the FAH. Continue reading →
