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Federal Reserve Chair Warsh Appoints Conservative Advisers Linked to Heritage Foundation
Markets & Macro

Federal Reserve Chair Warsh Appoints Conservative Advisers Linked to Heritage Foundation

New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh appoints two conservative policy veterans, including a key author of the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, signaling potential shifts in Fed strategy.

NSA Appoints David Imbordino and Holly Baroody to Lead Cybersecurity Directorate
Defense & Security

NSA Appoints David Imbordino and Holly Baroody to Lead Cybersecurity Directorate

The NSA named David Imbordino as chief and Holly Baroody as deputy chief of its Cybersecurity Directorate to strengthen cyber defense and threat response.

Crypto Market Loses $176 Billion Amid Bitcoin ETF Outflows and AI Stock Shift
Crypto & Fintech

Crypto Market Loses $176 Billion Amid Bitcoin ETF Outflows and AI Stock Shift

A sharp Bitcoin correction wiped $176 billion from crypto valuations, driven by ETF outflows and rising concerns over Federal Reserve rate hikes amid shifting investor focus to AI stocks.

Israel Kills Hamas Commander Linked to Abduction of Hersh Goldberg-Polin
Defense & Security

Israel Kills Hamas Commander Linked to Abduction of Hersh Goldberg-Polin

The Israel Defense Forces eliminated a Hamas deputy commander responsible for abducting American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin during the October 7 attack.

Leading Democrats Urge Labor Department to Halt Inclusion of Crypto in 401(k) Plans
Crypto & Fintech

Leading Democrats Urge Labor Department to Halt Inclusion of Crypto in 401(k) Plans

Top Democratic lawmakers have called on the US Labor Department to withdraw its proposal allowing digital and alternative assets in retirement accounts, citing risks and insufficient regulation.

Stephen Curry Signs $400 Million Deal with Li-Ning, Turning Down Higher Offers
Corporate Power

Stephen Curry Signs $400 Million Deal with Li-Ning, Turning Down Higher Offers

Stephen Curry secured a 10-year, $400 million endorsement deal with Li-Ning, choosing their long-term vision over larger financial offers to expand his brand globally.

Russia’s Intensified Drone and Missile Strikes Kill Dozens Across Ukraine
Defense & Security

Russia’s Intensified Drone and Missile Strikes Kill Dozens Across Ukraine

Russian forces launched a massive overnight assault with hundreds of drones and missiles targeting multiple Ukrainian cities, killing at least 22 civilians and injuring over 130.

SEC Prioritizes Digital Assets and Blockchain Regulation in New Strategic Plan
Crypto & Fintech

SEC Prioritizes Digital Assets and Blockchain Regulation in New Strategic Plan

The SEC’s draft strategic plan for 2026–2030 prioritizes digital assets, aiming to establish clear and consistent rules for blockchain technology and crypto markets.

Paramount’s Chief Legal Officer Links Opposition to Warner Bros. Deal with Antisemitism Claims
Corporate Power

Paramount’s Chief Legal Officer Links Opposition to Warner Bros. Deal with Antisemitism Claims

Paramount’s top lawyer alleges some criticism of its Warner Bros. acquisition stems from antisemitic motives, intertwining regulatory scrutiny with political tensions surrounding the deal.

NYC Teachers Secure Pay Increases in Deal to Postpone Class Size Reduction Law
Trade & Tariffs

NYC Teachers Secure Pay Increases in Deal to Postpone Class Size Reduction Law

The United Federation of Teachers reached a compromise to delay New York City’s class size limits, winning pay increases of up to $9,500 for educators in exempted schools.