US bans WhatsApp from House of Representatives staff devices

Ram Iyer, Ivan Mehta / techcrunch - The U.S. government has banned WhatsApp from devices used by U.S. House of Representatives staff, saying the app poses potential security risks.

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Tesla robotaxi incidents caught on camera in Austin draw regulators' attention

cnbc - NHTSA pressed Tesla for more information about robotaxi incidents caught on camera and shared widely on social media.

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Iran vows to avenge US strikes as Qatar closes airspace - Semafor

google - Iran vows to avenge US strikes as Qatar closes airspace Semafor

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House staffers can’t have WhatsApp on their devices

Emma Roth / theverge - The House of Representatives has banned staff members from using WhatsApp on government devices, according to a report from Axios. In an email viewed by the outlet, the House’s chief administrative officer (CAO) tells staffers that the Office of Cybersecu…

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Empire State to site 1 GW nuke as AI bit barns guzzle power

Dan Robinson / theregister - It would be the first major US nuclear plant built in over 15 years New York State is set to build America's first major new nuclear plant in more than 15 years, amid growing energy demands, particularly from power-hungry AI datacenters.…

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US airstrikes on Iran spark wide-ranging aftershocks across sectors

Following recent US airstrikes on Iran, heightened security measures at religious sites in major cities underscore the immediacy of the threat. At the same time, market watchers and geopolitical analysts warn that even a weakened Iran retains the potential to destabilize global oil markets and international relations, reflecting the conflict’s multifaceted impact.

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Moratorium on state AI regulation clears Senate hurdle

Anthony Ha / techcrunch - A Republican effort to prevent states from enforcing their own AI regulations cleared a key procedural hurdle on Saturday.

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Israel-Iran latest: US says its strikes on Iranian nuclear sites caused ‘severe damage’ - Financial Times

google - Israel-Iran latest: US says its strikes on Iranian nuclear sites caused ‘severe damage’ Financial Times

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Alleged Minn. Assassin Claims Governor Ordered Political Hit

In a twist more at home in a spy novel than a newsroom, an alleged Minnesota assassin has claimed Governor Tim Walz urged him to kill Senator Amy Klobuchar. A letter from the suspect fuels a murky mix of conspiracy theories and political drama, leaving officials and skeptics both raising an eyebrow.

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Trump Delays TikTok Ban for a Third Time

Jess Bravin / wsj - The president gave the Chinese-controlled video app another reprieve from a 2024 bipartisan law requiring its sale or closure.

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Stablecoin Market Soars After U.S. Senate Passes New Regulation

Following the bipartisan passage of a stablecoin regulation bill, the market cap for these digital currencies surged to record levels. Investors are celebrating this regulatory nod as a sign of growing legitimacy—even if it took lawmakers to inadvertently kickstart a crypto rally.

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Israeli Strikes Escalate with Over 1100 Iranian Targets Hit

Israeli forces have intensified their operations against Iranian sites, with reports indicating over 1100 targets struck amid mounting regional tensions. Warplanes are reportedly poised to target key Iranian figures, adding a dramatic twist to an already volatile conflict—because nothing says “diplomacy” like a barrage of missiles.

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Pro-Israel hacktivist group claims reponsibility for alleged Iranian bank hack

Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai / techcrunch - The apparent cyberattack comes as Israel and Iran engage in a days-long escalating military conflict.

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X sues New York over hate speech disclosure law

Anna Washenko / engadget - Social media company X has filed a lawsuit against the state of New York over a law governing hate speech. The social network's Global Government Affairs account posted about the suit, claiming the law's required disclosures infringe on First Amendment pr…

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OpenAI Signed a $200M Deal With the Defense Department: Why You Should Pay Attention

Katelyn Chedraoui / cnet - Here's how the company sees its AI technology finding a home across a wide range of government agencies, and what that could mean for you.

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Defense Department signs OpenAI for $200 million 'frontier AI' pilot project

Iain Thomson / theregister - DoD says deal covers 'warfighting'. OpenAI merely mentions healthcare and 'supporting proactive cyber defense' The US Department of Defense has contracted OpenAI to run a pilot program that will create "frontier AI," but it's not clear what they're buildi…

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SaskTel continues offering credits for Saskatchewan wildfire evacuees

Brad Bennett / mobilesyrup - People who have evacuated their homes due to the wildfires in Saskatchewan’s northern communities will continue to receive bill credits to cover their home internet, phone and TV. A SaskTel press release says that the telecom will waive all data overage f…

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Dark Web Drug Market Crushed by Transatlantic Law Enforcement

European and US authorities have coordinated a decisive operation that dismantled an illicit dark web drug marketplace. The crackdown resulted in key arrests, dismantling a platform that had facilitated large-scale narcotics trafficking and underscoring the international resolve to combat cyber-enabled criminal networks.

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Britain’s MI6 Appoints Historic First Female Head Amid Modernization

In a landmark move, Britain’s MI6 has named its first female head, breaking decades of tradition. The appointment signals a fresh era for the agency, promising shifts in culture and approach while challenging its entrenched legacy. The decision underscores a commitment to diversity and a hint of modern reinvention in a world of espionage.

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The fallout from Israel’s strikes on Iranian energy sites - Financial Times

google - The fallout from Israel’s strikes on Iranian energy sites Financial Times

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