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China Blocks Meta’s Manus Acquisition Over Tech Leaks

China blocks Meta's $2B Manus acquisition over tech leakage fears, citing national security concerns ahead of Trump-Xi summit, complicating Meta's AI strategy and intensifying cross-border tech deal scrutiny.

China Blocks Meta’s $2B AI Startup Acquisition

China halts Meta's $2B bid to acquire Singapore-based AI startup Manus, citing tech transfer and data security risks. The move, timed ahead of Trump's Beijing visit, underscores U.S.-China tech rivalry and regulatory tensions over AI control.

MIT Researchers Develop Self-Organizing Laser for Ultrafast Brain Imaging

MIT researchers developed a self-organizing laser that captures 3D brain images 25x faster than standard methods, eliminating fluorescent tags for real-time drug tracking. The technique, published in *Nature Methods*, offers high-resolution, cost-effective imaging for neuroscience and drug delivery studies.

Chicago police officer killed in hospital shooting; suspect identified

Chicago police officer John Bartholomew killed in hospital shooting; suspect, a robbery defendant in custody, identified. Incident occurred at Swedish Hospital as suspect allegedly accessed a firearm during medical treatment. Suspect apprehended after pursuit, hospital protocols confirmed but security concerns raised.

Trump Administration’s BIA Ruling Eases Deportation of DACA Recipients

Trump's administration has intensified deportation risks for DACA recipients through a BIA ruling that reverses prior protections, requiring recipients to meet standard immigration criteria rather than relying on the program's discretion. The decision, part of broader efforts to dismantle DACA, has heightened legal uncertainty and sparked debates over the rights of Dreamers.

New Testing Methods Detect Silent Measles Spread in U.S., Threatening Elimination

New testing methods reveal silent measles spread across U.S. states and Mexico, with Utah-Arizona outbreaks exceeding 600 cases. CDC genomic analysis highlights domestic transmission links, challenging earlier assumptions about immigration-driven spread and threatening the nation’s elimination status.

Iran Launches Attacks on Strait of Hormuz Vessels as U.S. Deploys 15,000 Troops

Iran launches attacks on Strait of Hormuz vessels, prompting U.S. deployment of 15,000 troops to safeguard oil routes. The strikes disrupt 10% of global oil transit, spiking prices and straining energy markets, as tensions escalate between Tehran and Washington.

SpaceX Gains Option to Acquire AI Coding Startup Cursor for Up to $60 Billion

SpaceX secures a $60 billion option to acquire Cursor, an AI coding startup, in a landmark deal to boost its AI capabilities. The collaboration leverages SpaceX’s Colossus supercomputer and Cursor’s expertise, aiming to dominate AI-driven coding and knowledge work amid fierce industry competition.

U.S. stock futures rise after Trump extends Iran ceasefire

U.S. stock futures climbed after Trump extended the Iran ceasefire, easing geopolitical tensions and stabilizing oil prices below $10,000/barrel. Energy and commodity sectors gained, though analysts caution the fragile agreement’s indefinite duration could reignite volatility if Iran fails to meet U.S. demands.

Woman and child survive rooftop escape during Louisiana shooting

A woman and child survived a deadly rooftop escape during a Shreveport shooting, as eight children, including seven of the suspect’s offspring, died. The incident, linked to a domestic dispute, has reignited debates over gun laws, domestic violence resources, and systemic gaps in Louisiana’s response to such crises.
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Italy confiscates €200M in assets linked to late Sicilian mafia boss

Italian authorities seized €200M in assets linked to late Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, spanning multiple countries and targeting drug trafficking networks. The operation highlights global efforts to disrupt Cosa Nostra's financial reach, though experts note challenges in fully dismantling the organization's decentralized structure.

Iran Lifts Internet Blackout, Restrictions Remain

Iran lifts 88-day internet blackout, but access remains limited at 50% of pre-shutdown levels under President Masoud Pezeshkian’s 'pro-internet' policy, which prioritizes paid access over free expression, amid ongoing censorship and geopolitical tensions under President Trump’s administration.

NASA’s JWST detects daily cloud cycle on exoplanet WASP-94A b

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured the first direct observation of a daily cloud cycle on exoplanet WASP-94A b, revealing magnesium silicate clouds forming in the morning and dissipating at night, reshaping understanding of its atmospheric chemistry. The discovery, published in *Science*, marks a breakthrough in studying Hot Jupiters’ dynamic weather patterns.

U.S. strikes Iranian drone sites near Strait of Hormuz for second time in three days

U.S. strikes Iranian drone sites near Strait of Hormuz for second time in three days, escalating tensions. Both sides claim defensive actions, but conflicting accounts and strategic stakes over energy routes raise concerns. President Trump’s administration faces balancing escalation with diplomacy amid regional risks.