VOL. 2026 · NO. 133 WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026

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Technology

Medicare’s new payment model is built for AI, and most of the tech world has no idea

There is no governmental mechanism to pay for an AI agent that monitors a patient between visits, calls to check in, coordinates a housing referral, or makes sure someone picks up their medication. ACCESS creates that mechanism for the first time.
TechCrunch
U.S. Politics · Also Worth Reading

Eurovision boss: 'We're watching the voting very carefully'

Martin Green says attempts to influence voters will be taken seriously, but stops short of sanctions.
BBC News
Science · Also Worth Reading

James Van Der Beek's widow posts emotional tribute: 'Words just don't capture what grief is'

The Dawson's Creek actor died in February and his wife, Kimberly, says "the reality is settling in".
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No additional world stories in this edition.

Posh sandwich has more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers

Action on Salt & Sugar said people should not be exposed to a "hidden health risk every time they buy lunch".
BBC News