World Cup Turf Tech: FIFA’s 2026 pitch research is getting a Bermuda-relevant boost as University of Tennessee turf professor Dr. John Sorochan’s team builds new testing tech and grass blends, including Bermuda grass for warmer venues. Tokenised Funds in Bermuda: The Bermuda Monetary Authority consults on asset tokenisation to streamline rules for tokenised fund structures, highlighting exemptions and operational benefits under strong oversight. Digital Finance Compliance: Bermuda-backed input lands in a global blueprint for programmable compliance for regulated tokenised assets, aiming to enforce issuer and regulator rules while protecting sensitive data. Cyber/SupTech Adoption: An IOSCO survey flags cyber risks and resource limits as major barriers to supervisory technology uptake, with interest shifting toward digital assets. Local Lab Feedback: Northshore Medical Laboratory launches its 2026 Lab Services Survey, asking patients about satisfaction, wait times, and accessibility. Insurance Ratings: AM Best affirms Allshores’ A rating and stable outlook, citing balance sheet strength and risk management. AI Scam Warning: A fake “Tom Selleck” AI romance scam is linked to a tragic murder-suicide in California, underscoring the real-world danger of impersonation fraud. Wildlife Spotlight: Bermudian zoology student Luke Foster pushes back on “Bermuda is just birds” thinking, encouraging closer wildlife watching. Sports Tech & Training: Bermuda’s cricket campaign continues after a ten-wicket win over Belize, while local talent also keeps moving into elite football and sport-science pathways.