Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani unveiled a $1.5 billion state investment to stabilize NYC's finances, focusing on core services for working families. Critics worry about lack of spending controls and potential future tax hikes, amid ongoing debates over budget strategies.

NYU Langone Health will halt hormone treatments and gender-related care for transgender youth due to regulatory pressures and funding threats. Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal voiced concerns about access to ongoing care for affected patients.

AI capabilities are now crucial in choosing cloud platforms, surpassing traditional factors like cost and reliability. This trend highlights the need for strategic alignment with providers' AI roadmaps to avoid vendor lock-in.

Major health systems are integrating GenAI into clinical processes, with AI tools like Mass General Brigham's Care Connect aiding in diagnoses and treatment plans. If effective, these systems could drive widespread adoption and regulatory scrutiny, potentially transforming healthcare delivery and management.

A study by ETH Zurich and USI reveals 27 security vulnerabilities in popular password managers, impacting over 60 million users. The flaws, affecting Bitwarden, LastPass, Dashlane, and 1Password, include issues with vault encryption and account recovery, prompting ongoing remediation efforts.

UN experts are urging formal investigations into systemic failures that allowed Epstein's criminal activities, highlighting potential crimes against humanity. The call follows revelations of mishandled information and inadequate oversight, impacting over 1,200 victims.

Tesla has launched its Grok AI in nine European markets, enhancing its in-car experience with real-time Q&A and navigation features. Initially available in English, the rollout faces regulatory scrutiny and aims to counter competition from Mercedes-Benz and BYD.

Chinese researchers have innovated a stem cell method to produce high-yield CAR-engineered NK cells, reducing costs and inefficiencies in traditional CAR-NK therapies. Their study, published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, suggests this could significantly boost access to CAR-NK treatments, with a single cord blood unit potentially generating thousands of doses.

Samsung hints at AI-powered image editing tools in teaser videos for its upcoming Galaxy smartphones, likely debuting with the Galaxy S26 lineup. These tools promise advanced features like daytime-to-nighttime photo conversion and unified editing within a single app, set to be detailed at the Galaxy Unpacked event next week.

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra prioritizes smart sensor technology over sheer megapixels, promising sharper images and smoother video with fast shutter speeds. Scheduled for hands-on testing at Samsung Unpacked 2026, it will reveal if these advancements meet expectations in real-world conditions.