Georgia Hyundai Plant Immigration Raid
Immigration authorities raided a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia, detaining around 450 individuals in a coordinated multi‐agency operation. The bust targeted illegal activity at the facility in a bid to enforce border regulations, leaving little room for debate about the firm’s location and operations.
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Tech leaders take turns flattering Trump at White House dinner
Lauren Feiner / theverge - Several of the most powerful business leaders in the country gathered around a table last night to fawn over President Donald Trump for his AI policies. “You and your policies are really helping a lot,” Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told the president. AMD …
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Darktrace founder Poppy Gustafsson quits as UK investment minister
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UK Deputy Rayner resigns amid tax controversy
Amid a storm of allegations over questionable tax practices, UK Deputy Rayner has resigned, dealing a notable blow to the government’s credibility. The exit has ignited a flurry of political maneuvering as colleagues scramble to explain the mishap—all while critics note that even internal affairs can be a comedy of errors in today’s politics.
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Tech Leaders Praising Trump at White House Dinner
At a recent White House dinner, President Trump enjoyed a somewhat charming exchange with top tech CEOs, who took turns lauding his leadership with spending vows that seemed to blur the lines between politics and industry hype. The event underscored the strange camaraderie between the administration and Silicon Valley.
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Big tech signs on to White House plan for AI education in US schools
Anna Washenko / engadget - The White House hosted several tech and AI leaders at an event today centered on teaching artificial intelligence in US schools. Many of the big tech companies — including Amazon, Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic — have already issued press release…
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26 Nations Offer Ukraine Security Guarantees Amid Kremlin Outcry
At an international summit, 26 nations pledged postwar security guarantees for Ukraine while Russian officials slammed the plan as “unacceptable.” The contrasting voices illustrate a diplomatic tug‐of‐war where Western commitments meet sharp Kremlin criticism over long‐term regional stability strategies.
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Florida Moves to End State Vaccine Mandates
Florida officials are set to scrap all vaccine mandates, including those affecting school attendance. The policy rollback is stirring debate as critics warn of potential public health risks, while supporters cheer the move as a victory for personal freedom in a state known for its independent streak.
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Trump is moving Space Command to Alabama
Emma Roth / theverge - President Donald Trump is moving US Space Command’s headquarters from Colorado to Alabama, he announced during a press conference on Tuesday. The change reverses former President Joe Biden’s 2023 decision to leave it in Colorado Springs, where its tempora…
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US Military Conducts Lethal Strike on Drug-Carrying Vessel
US military forces have executed a lethal strike against a Venezuelan-origin drug-boat amid growing regional tensions. Officials confirmed the operation targeted vessels involved in narcotics trafficking, marking a forceful step to disrupt illicit maritime activities and stabilize a troubled zone.
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Biden stopped ICE from buying Israeli spyware, but Trump admin allows it to proceed
Brandon Vigliarolo / theregister - Privacy advocates don't care if Paragon is based in the US now - they still don't want ICE armed with spyware ICE may soon have a new weapon in its arsenal. The White House has reversed a Biden-era decision to suspend the Immigration and Customs Enforceme…
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Switzerland launches its own open-source AI model
Mariella Moon / engadget - There's a new player in the AI race, and it's a whole country. Switzerland has just released Apertus, its open-source national Large Language Model (LLM) that it hopes would be an alternative to models offered by companies like OpenAI. Apertus, Latin for …
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Chaos At CDC As Trump Admin Ousts CDC Director After Only Weeks On The Job
Timothy Geigner / techdirt - The CDC has plunged into chaos. Dr. Susan Monarez, the newly minted CDC Director, a role she held for a matter of mere weeks, has been fired by the Trump administration. We actually wrote about Monarez previously, as she was engaged with both the CDC team…
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Intel’s deal with Trump includes a penalty clause against selling off its fabs
Dan Robinson / theregister - The $5.7B check has cleared, CFO says Intel's agreement with the US government incudes a clause that would allow the feds to take an additional five percent stake in the chipmaker if it ceases to have a controlling share in its foundry business.…
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X.AI just launched its first code model named Grok Code Fast 1
Maximilian Schreiner / the-decoder - X.AI has introduced Grok Code Fast 1, a new AI model designed specifically for agent-based programming.The article X.AI just launched its first code model named Grok Code Fast 1 appeared first on THE DECODER.
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UK iCloud data demand wanted far more than the world's Messages
appleinsider - The UK seemed to give in over demanding Apple give it backdoor access to iPhone users' encrypted data, but it may still be pressing for it — and it wanted much more than was previously believed.UK Parliament — image credit: UK GovernmentThe UK government …
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CFTC guides crypto exchanges for U.S. market entry
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has outlined a regulatory framework permitting offshore crypto exchanges to onboard U.S. users. The detailed guidance emphasizes strong compliance and is expected to reshape cross‐border crypto operations amid increasing global regulatory focus.
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FBI, Dutch cops seize fake ID marketplace that sold identity docs for $9
Jessica Lyons / theregister - $6.4M VerifTools marketplace offline The FBI and Dutch police today said that they seized two domains and a blog tied to VerifTools, an international criminal marketplace that sold identity documents for as little as $9.…
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Milei Campaign Event Rocked by Stone-Throwing Protesters
During a recent campaign appearance in Argentina, protests erupted as demonstrators pelted candidate Milei’s vehicle with stones, forcing an abrupt evacuation. Despite the chaotic scene and heightened tensions, the candidate emerged unscathed, underlining the volatile political climate during the campaign.
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Covert Influence Operations in Greenland Exposed
Diplomatic tensions spiked after Danish officials summoned a U.S. diplomat amid revelations that individuals tied to Trump were allegedly orchestrating covert influence operations in Greenland. The episode has stirred international eyebrows and left policy watchers bemused by these clandestine maneuvers.
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