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Trump’s 2025 Policy Removes Climate Regulations, Expands Fossil Fuel Extraction on Public Lands

Trump’s 2025 energy policy slashed climate regulations, accelerating fossil fuel extraction on public lands and slashing clean energy funding. Legal challenges and environmental groups condemned the shift, citing risks to ecosystems and long-term costs, as budget cuts deepened tensions over resource management and climate priorities.
World

Trump Declares Victory After Rescue Mission Amid Iranian Threats

US President Donald Trump hailed a tactical win after rescuing a second F-15 pilot from Iran, citing “overwhelming air dominance,” while experts warn of lingering threats from Iranian Manpads and escalating regional tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
Business

Pepsi, Diageo withdraw from UK festival after Kanye West headliner announcement

Pepsi and Diageo withdrew from the Wireless Festival after booking Kanye West, citing concerns over his antisemitic remarks and far-right ties. The decision reflects corporate caution amid UK political pressure to distance from figures linked to hate rhetoric.
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Trump threatens Iran with expletive-laden ultimatum over Hormuz Strait blockage

US President Donald Trump issued a fiery ultimatum to Iran, demanding the Strait of Hormuz reopened by April 6 or face strikes, as the blockage triggered soaring oil prices and global economic uncertainty. Diplomatic efforts stalled, with Iran rejecting US proposals and regional tensions escalating amid fears of a full-scale conflict.
Tech

Neuro-Symbolic AI Cuts Energy Use by 100x, Boosts Accuracy

Neuro-symbolic AI slashes energy use by 100x while boosting accuracy, with robotic systems achieving 95% success in complex tasks. This breakthrough could revolutionize energy-efficient AI applications, from robotics to smart grids, addressing rising global electricity demands.
Tech

Caltech and Oratomic researchers suggest 10,000 qubits could crack encryption schemes

Caltech and Oratomic researchers suggest quantum computers with 10,000 qubits could crack ECC and RSA-2048, though no breaches have occurred in 2026. The study highlights reduced qubit thresholds via advanced error correction, raising future risks but not immediate threats.
Tech

Quantum Computing Threatens Bitcoin’s Encryption, Drives Post-Quantum Research

Quantum computing threatens Bitcoin's encryption, with studies showing potential key in minutes. Post-quantum research accelerates as 35% of Bitcoin’s supply faces risk, spurring market volatility and urgent upgrades to secure digital assets.
World

U.S. military rescues Air Force officer shot down over Iran

U.S. forces executed a high-risk rescue mission to save an Air Force colonel shot down over Iran, with Israeli intelligence aiding the operation amid heightened regional tensions. The mission, marked by aerial combat and Iranian threats, underscores U.S. commitment to recovering personnel in hostile zones.
Politics

Trump Proposes $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget for 2027

Trump's 2027 defense budget proposes $1.5 trillion, a 40% rise, reliant on contested tariffs. Legal risks and fiscal hurdles loom as cuts target domestic programs, sparking bipartisan debate over military spending vs. social priorities.
Business

North Korean Group Steals $285M from Drift Protocol in Six-Month Operation

North Korean group UNC4736 stole $285M from DeFi platform Drift Protocol via a six-month social engineering scheme, exploiting multisig security flaws. The breach, tied to prior DPRK-linked attacks, underscores growing risks in DeFi as state actors target vulnerabilities in trust and access controls.
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David Lammy Presses JD Vance on Migration Concerns After Henry Nowak’s Murder

British Deputy PM David Lammy directly rebuked U.S. Vice President JD Vance, denying a link between migrant influx and Henry Nowak’s murder, as the case sparked transatlantic tensions. Lammy defended Britain’s justice system and rejected Vance’s claims, while the Nowak family urged against politicizing their son’s death.
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Crypto Markets Bleed in a Massive Drop Since FTX

Crypto markets plunged $390B, marking the worst weekly drop since FTX, as AI gains and macro shocks drive selloff. Bitcoin and Ether hit 17.3% and 22% declines, with corporate Bitcoin sales and ETF outflows amplifying the downturn.
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Two Roads to a Trillion: Anthropic and OpenAI Sprint to IPO With Opposite Strategies

Anthropic's efficiency-driven AI strategy, fueled by $47B annual revenue and $559M Q2 profit, positions it ahead of OpenAI's projected $14B loss in 2026, as the firm races to IPO before its rival. The race highlights a clash between capital-heavy scaling and cost-conscious innovation in the AI sector.
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Deal on Paper, Death in Practice: 6,000 Oleshky Civilians Starving as Evacuation Goes Nowhere

Starvation grips Oleshky, where 6,000 civilians face famine as a stalled evacuation deal leaves them trapped. Russia’s blockade, drone strikes, and denied aid have turned the city into a death trap, with over 300 deaths reported. Volunteer efforts and international appeals highlight a worsening humanitarian crisis.