Britain is trialing a groundbreaking blood test for Alzheimer's that promises to improve diagnosis accessibility and accuracy. The affordable test measures p-tau217 and could transform early-stage detection and treatment, offering a cost-effective alternative to PET scans and lumbar punctures.

Germany's new KRITIS law, effective September 10, 2025, aims to strengthen critical infrastructure security amid hybrid warfare and natural disaster threats. The law mandates risk assessments, security measures, and incident reporting, with fines for non-compliance, but critics argue the penalties are insufficient.

Grammarly has unveiled new AI features, allowing users to write, edit, and translate in six languages, marking a significant expansion beyond its English-only roots. The update, now in beta, includes advanced multilingual support, benefiting professionals and students globally by enhancing clarity and context-aware writing across platforms.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell faces federal charges, including conspiracy and fraud, linked to an alleged affair with her former bodyguard. She is expected to plead not guilty, with her legal troubles likely extending beyond her term.

Google Cloud is eliminating data transfer fees for EU and UK customers to promote multicloud adoption as the EU Data Act comes into effect. This strategic move aims to enhance interoperability and challenge dominant cloud providers, while also addressing concerns over data sovereignty and vendor lock-in.

The European Commission plans to create a regional firefighting hub in Cyprus to improve wildfire response, potentially aiding Middle Eastern nations. This initiative follows severe wildfires across Europe and aims to enhance EU firefighting resources and cooperation.

Oracle has unveiled its AI Center of Excellence for Healthcare, aiming to revolutionize clinical, operational, and financial workflows with AI. Led by Seema Verma, the center offers resources like secure cloud environments and expert consultations to boost AI adoption and innovation in healthcare.

Epic Games releases Fortnite update 1.000.192, featuring a major health system overhaul, new encounters, and system tweaks. Downtime was scheduled for September 10, 2025, to implement the changes.

Apex Legends' upcoming season introduces nerfs to Ash and Caustic, while Seer and Mad Maggie receive significant buffs, enhancing their abilities and impact. Starting September 16, the game will feature the Wild Iron event with new gameplay elements and balance changes, but no new legends, aiming to invigorate the competitive landscape.

Valve unveils a comprehensive Steam update, enhancing game library management with a new Customization tab and resolving long-standing sorting issues. The update boosts platform usability with improvements to SteamOS and Steam Deck, adds third-party device support, and introduces performance monitoring tools, significantly enhancing user experience.