Cybersecurity Warning: Ghana’s National Cybersecurity Coordinating Centre urged people to “stop, think and verify” after WhatsApp and mobile scams trick victims into sharing verification codes and PINs. AI in Public Safety: Australia is rolling out AI-powered cameras at major pools to detect swimmers in distress and alert lifeguards via smartwatches, with claims it has already saved two lives. Space Science: DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys released the biggest 2D map of the universe—5.6 trillion pixels covering 75% of the sky and nearly 4 billion objects—built from more than a decade of telescope data. Health Tech: Moderna’s mRNA seasonal flu vaccine (mFlusiva) won FDA approval for adults 50+, adding a new licensure milestone for mRNA platforms. Global Labor: The UN labor agency reported youth unemployment rose in 2025 to 12.4% (67 million young people), warning AI could worsen job pressures. Tech & Business: NordVPN topped global speed and malware-blocking benchmarks, while Chinese smartphone makers saw shipment drops in India as chip shortages pushed prices higher. Policy & Research: Algeria began implementing a national AI strategy with a roadmap for sovereign open-source models, more computing access, and workforce training.