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Alaska’s Senate race faces claims of spoiler candidate. And, Hegseth ousts Army general
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia from his Pentagon position. The move comes as the U.S. and Israel prepare for potential military action against Iran.
Spain train disaster clouds Pedro Sánchez chances of re-election
Spain’s second major high-speed train disaster in nine months kills 69 people, threatening Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s re-election chances weeks before snap elections.
Wellbeing support demand for cancer patients in Jersey grows
Macmillan Cancer Support Jersey reports significant growth in wellbeing support services over the past five years, with counselling sessions more than doubling and complementary therapy sessions rising substantially.
Russia steps up election influence efforts in final stretch of midterms
Russian operatives are deploying fabricated claims, AI-manipulated videos, and fake news accounts in the final weeks before the midterm elections, according to researchers and intelligence officials tracking online influence operations.
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Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
Japanese companies are adopting artificial intelligence far more slowly than their US and UK counterparts, with only 8.4% of workers using AI on the job compared to 50% in the United States.
Private security firms will soon be allowed to hack overseas cybercriminals
The Trump administration has authorized private security firms to conduct government-approved cyberattacks against overseas criminal organizations targeting US interests, marking the first such federal approval for private sector offensive cyber operations.
Reel-ing it in: Meta is paying influencers to promote teen accounts
Meta paid influencers to promote its teen safety tools as governments worldwide moved to ban social media use for users under 16, according to a Tech Transparency Project report.
The critical tech staying safe by going underground
Engineers are advancing tunnel-boring technology to move critical infrastructure underground, making it faster and cheaper to bury power lines, data centers, and telecommunications cables for increased security and resilience.
Shares in humanoid robot firm Unitree surge 600% on Chinese stock market debut
Unitree, a Chinese humanoid robot maker, surged over 600% on its stock market debut, reflecting investor enthusiasm for robotics as a key battleground in artificial intelligence development.
Framework gave its 12-inch laptop some hardware upgrades
Framework has updated its 12-inch convertible laptop with Intel’s latest Core Series 3 processors, expanded customization options, and a Linux pre-built option starting at $699.
What’s happening to UK interest rates and mortgage deals?
The Bank of England has held UK interest rates at 3.75%, their lowest level since February 2023, as Middle East conflict pushes inflation higher and complicates future rate-cut prospects.
Baby products company Frida is expanding into kids’ personal care
Baby products company Frida is launching a new line of personal care products for children ages 6 to 11, available at Walmart and Amazon, filling what executives describe as a significant market gap.
Why JPMorgan is investing big in the 2028 LA Olympics
JPMorgan has become the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics’ first-ever global banking partner in a nine-figure deal, boosting the firm’s sports industry investments and signaling confidence in the Games’ sponsorship restructuring.
Invitation Homes CEO says ban on institutional homebuying will bring down prices, but not immediately
Invitation Homes CEO says the institutional homebuying ban will lower prices long-term but not immediately, citing mortgage rates, construction costs, and zoning challenges as complicating factors.
GM reaches up to $4.5 billion parts deal designed to avoid supply chain troubles
General Motors secured a $4.5 billion parts purchasing facility through Procura Auto Parts, funded by JPMorgan Chase and Banco Santander, to secure critical components and prevent supply chain disruptions.
Sea Ray parent Brunswick bets on AI navigation and new revenue streams to help stalling boat sales
Brunswick Corporation is deploying artificial intelligence navigation technology and expanding recurring revenue streams through software and membership clubs to offset weak new boat sales in the sluggish market.