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Biden DOJ Shifted Fentanyl Enforcement Policies Amid Whistleblower Review
Defense & Security

Biden DOJ Shifted Fentanyl Enforcement Policies Amid Whistleblower Review

In 2024, the Biden Justice Department loosened federal fentanyl seizure protocols during an internal probe into a controversial operation that allowed the drug’s trafficking in New Mexico.

BYD Unveils Updated Seagull EV with Extended Body and Enhanced Performance
Energy & Climate

BYD Unveils Updated Seagull EV with Extended Body and Enhanced Performance

BYD’s revamped Seagull electric vehicle features a longer chassis, a more powerful motor, and upgraded technologies, maintaining its position as a leading affordable EV in global markets.

U.S. Sanctions Target Iranian Supreme Leader’s Financial Network Amid Rising Tensions
Defense & Security

U.S. Sanctions Target Iranian Supreme Leader’s Financial Network Amid Rising Tensions

The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on key Iranian financial actors, aiming to sever Tehran’s access to global markets following recent maritime attacks and military strikes.

MIT develops satellite detector to identify nuclear weapons in orbit with high accuracy
Defense & Security

MIT develops satellite detector to identify nuclear weapons in orbit with high accuracy

MIT researchers propose a compact satellite sensor capable of detecting nuclear warheads in space by tracking neutron emissions, offering a new tool for treaty verification.

US Demands Iran Publicly Halt Strait of Hormuz Attacks and Admit Responsibility
Defense & Security

US Demands Iran Publicly Halt Strait of Hormuz Attacks and Admit Responsibility

The Trump administration reportedly set a deadline for Iran to acknowledge fault and cease assaults on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling high tensions between the two nations.

China Achieves First Successful Recovery of Orbital Rocket First Stage
AI & Tech Regulation

China Achieves First Successful Recovery of Orbital Rocket First Stage

China has recovered the first stage of an orbital rocket for the first time, using a sea-based net to catch a Long March 10B booster shortly after launch.

Meta’s New AI Image Tool Uses Public Instagram Photos by Default, Users Must Opt Out
AI & Tech Regulation

Meta’s New AI Image Tool Uses Public Instagram Photos by Default, Users Must Opt Out

Meta’s Muse Image AI automatically allows public Instagram photos to be used for AI-generated content, requiring users to disable the feature or set accounts to private to protect their images.

Vermont Residents Reflect on Flooding Challenges and Climate Action at Anniversary Panel
Energy & Climate

Vermont Residents Reflect on Flooding Challenges and Climate Action at Anniversary Panel

Vermont community members shared their ongoing struggles with recent floods and urged climate accountability during a public hearing marking three years since devastating weather events.

Mayor Downplays Attempted Meeting of Top Official with Iranian UN Ambassador Amid GOP Backlash
Defense & Security

Mayor Downplays Attempted Meeting of Top Official with Iranian UN Ambassador Amid GOP Backlash

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani minimized an aborted meeting attempt between his international affairs commissioner and Iran’s UN ambassador as Republican lawmakers demand explanations.

Banijay’s Merger with All3Media Creates Global TV Production Powerhouse
Corporate Power

Banijay’s Merger with All3Media Creates Global TV Production Powerhouse

The merger between Banijay and All3Media forms a vast television production group spanning 25 territories with nearly 200 companies, aiming to strengthen creative independence and global reach.