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U.S. Official Confirms Return of Nuclear Inspectors to Iran Amid Ongoing Deal Negotiations
Defense & Security

U.S. Official Confirms Return of Nuclear Inspectors to Iran Amid Ongoing Deal Negotiations

Nuclear inspectors are set to return to Iran under a new agreement, but key details on uranium stockpiles and enforcement remain undisclosed as talks continue.

Kraken Introduces Pre-IPO Perpetual Futures for OpenAI and Anthropic with Leverage
Crypto & Fintech

Kraken Introduces Pre-IPO Perpetual Futures for OpenAI and Anthropic with Leverage

Kraken now offers pre-IPO perpetual futures on OpenAI and Anthropic, allowing traders to speculate on these private AI firms with up to 5x leverage before any public listing.

Mexican President Supports USMCA and Expresses Readiness to Discuss Trade Issues with Trump
Trade & Tariffs

Mexican President Supports USMCA and Expresses Readiness to Discuss Trade Issues with Trump

Mexico’s president affirmed her commitment to the USMCA free trade deal and expressed willingness to engage directly with the US on tariff disputes and trade provisions.

India’s Wholesale Inflation Hits Six-Month Peak Driven by Rising Fuel Costs
Markets & Macro

India’s Wholesale Inflation Hits Six-Month Peak Driven by Rising Fuel Costs

India’s wholesale inflation surged to a six-month high as escalating fuel and power prices pushed factory costs sharply higher, outpacing consumer inflation growth.

DOJ Seizes Two AI-Generated Deepfake Nude Image Sites Under New TAKE IT DOWN Act
AI & Tech Regulation

DOJ Seizes Two AI-Generated Deepfake Nude Image Sites Under New TAKE IT DOWN Act

The U.S. Department of Justice seized CFAKE.com and SOCFAKE.com for hosting nonconsensual AI-generated nude deepfake content, marking a notable enforcement under the TAKE IT DOWN Act.

Microsoft Faces Shareholder Lawsuit Over AI Investment Disclosure and Cloud Growth Claims
Corporate Power

Microsoft Faces Shareholder Lawsuit Over AI Investment Disclosure and Cloud Growth Claims

Shareholders have filed a lawsuit against Microsoft, accusing the company of misleading investors about Azure’s growth slowdown and the costs of AI infrastructure investments.

How the Upcoming Fed Meeting Could Influence Savers’ CD Decisions
Markets & Macro

How the Upcoming Fed Meeting Could Influence Savers’ CD Decisions

The Federal Reserve’s next policy meeting will be a key moment for savers weighing whether to lock in current CD rates near 4% or keep funds flexible amid uncertainty about future interest rate moves.

Trump DOJ Faces Accusations of Political Interference in Paramount-Warner Media Merger Approval
AI & Tech Regulation

Trump DOJ Faces Accusations of Political Interference in Paramount-Warner Media Merger Approval

A report reveals that the Trump administration pressured antitrust staff to approve a major media merger, sparking widespread criticism of corruption and political interference.

SpaceX Secures Nearly $86 Billion in Record-Breaking IPO Backed by Major Investors
Corporate Power

SpaceX Secures Nearly $86 Billion in Record-Breaking IPO Backed by Major Investors

SpaceX completed the largest IPO in history, raising close to $86 billion as top underwriters exercised their share overallotment, signaling strong investor confidence.

Google Uncovers Stealthy Chinese Espionage Operation Targeting US and Canadian Sectors
Defense & Security

Google Uncovers Stealthy Chinese Espionage Operation Targeting US and Canadian Sectors

A newly identified Chinese espionage group infiltrated US and Canadian institutions since 2023, exploiting medical research software to steal credentials and sensitive data undetected.