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US DOJ Plans Indictment of Raúl Castro Linked to 1996 Plane Shootdown to Increase Pressure on Cuba
AI & Tech Regulation

US DOJ Plans Indictment of Raúl Castro Linked to 1996 Plane Shootdown to Increase Pressure on Cuba

The US Department of Justice is reportedly preparing to indict Raúl Castro over the 1996 downing of civilian planes, aiming to intensify pressure on Cuba amid escalating sanctions and diplomatic tensions.

Alberta and Ottawa Agree on New Framework to Strengthen Provincial Carbon Market
Energy & Climate

Alberta and Ottawa Agree on New Framework to Strengthen Provincial Carbon Market

Alberta and the federal government finalized a plan to raise effective carbon pricing and stabilize investment incentives, aiming for a $130 per tonne carbon cost by 2040.

Port of Long Beach Launches Advanced Cybersecurity Center to Protect Cargo Flow
Defense & Security

Port of Long Beach Launches Advanced Cybersecurity Center to Protect Cargo Flow

The Port of Long Beach has opened a new cybersecurity center equipped with advanced technology to monitor and defend against constant cyber threats targeting its cargo operations.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Delivers Nearly 3,000 Kilograms to the International Space Station
Big Tech

SpaceX Falcon 9 Delivers Nearly 3,000 Kilograms to the International Space Station

SpaceX successfully launched its CRS-34 Dragon cargo mission, carrying close to 3,000 kilograms of supplies and experiments to the ISS after weather-related delays.

Ethereum Faces Price Stagnation Despite Historic Staking Commitments
Crypto & Fintech

Ethereum Faces Price Stagnation Despite Historic Staking Commitments

Ethereum’s price remains stalled even as record levels of ETH are locked in staking, signaling limited liquid supply but caution among investors emerges.

Jenny Zhao Named CEO of Freetrade After IG Group Acquisition
Corporate Power

Jenny Zhao Named CEO of Freetrade After IG Group Acquisition

Following IG Group’s £160 million acquisition of Freetrade, Jenny Zhao steps in as CEO to lead the company through its next phase of growth.

Trump’s China Visit Yields Few Concrete Results Amid Rising Tensions
Trade & Tariffs

Trump’s China Visit Yields Few Concrete Results Amid Rising Tensions

President Trump returns from China without major breakthroughs on trade or Iran, as Beijing issues stern warnings on Taiwan, leaving key questions unresolved.

DOJ Report Highlights Overcrowding and Medical Care Failures in California ICE Detention Centers
AI & Tech Regulation

DOJ Report Highlights Overcrowding and Medical Care Failures in California ICE Detention Centers

A new DOJ report reveals severe overcrowding and inadequate medical services in California ICE facilities amid a sharp rise in detainee populations linked to federal deportation policies.

Donald Trump's Q1 2026 Trades Highlight Growing Interest in Bitcoin-Related Stocks
Crypto & Fintech

Donald Trump's Q1 2026 Trades Highlight Growing Interest in Bitcoin-Related Stocks

Disclosures reveal Donald Trump made over 3,600 transactions in early 2026, including significant moves into AI tech and Bitcoin mining stocks, signaling broader risk-on bets.

Bitcoin Faces Critical Resistance Near $82,700 Amid Whale’s $57 Million Bet
Crypto & Fintech

Bitcoin Faces Critical Resistance Near $82,700 Amid Whale’s $57 Million Bet

Bitcoin’s price struggles to break above the $82,700 barrier as a whale places a major leveraged bet and institutional spot ETF inflows signal renewed market interest.