Somebody’s Lying: Susan Monarez’s Congressional Testimony Is 180 Degrees From RFK Jr.’s Summary Timothy Geigner reports on sharply conflicting accounts given to Congress by Dr Susan Monarez and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kennedy previously said Monarez told him she was not a trustworthy person and that he fired her for […]
How drones have transformed the nature of war Summary Drones have reshaped modern conflict by making surveillance, strike and logistics cheaper, faster and more distributed. The article traces how small commercial systems and loitering munitions have moved from niche roles into centre stage on battlefields, changing tactics, increasing the pace of operations and blurring the […]
Long Island Cop Spends $200K on OnlyFans, Gambling, Stealing from Sick Colleague Summary A Nassau County police officer, identified only as 39-year-old L.C., is accused of taking $200,000 from a fellow officer who was recovering from a serious illness. The money was allegedly taken under the pretext of investing in the accused’s company, BW Media […]
👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – Nigeria’s crypto tax hammer drops Summary Nigeria has put concrete penalties and reporting rules around crypto under the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025 (NTAA). From 2026, Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASPs) will face steep fines, stricter KYC, mandatory tax registration and seven-year record-keeping obligations. The move is part of a broader push […]
Statement by Commissioner Crenshaw on Policy Statement Concerning Mandatory Arbitration and Amendments to Rule 431 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice Summary Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw issued a pointed dissent to the SEC’s final Policy Statement and accompanying amendments to Rule 431, arguing the Commission has effectively green-lit mandatory arbitration clauses for public companies and […]
$11 Million Pot! Was Alex Foxen Right to Call the River All-In with a Flush vs Monarch? Summary Earlier this week at Triton Jeju II Alex Foxen and Ossi “Monarch” Ketola contested an $10,990,000 pot — the largest ever televised. Foxen held 8♦6♦ vs Monarch’s K♣J♥. Board: K♦ J♦ 8♣ — A♦ — K♠. Foxen […]
Statement by Chair Atkins on Policy Statement Concerning Mandatory Arbitration and Amendments to Rule 431 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice Summary Chair Paul S. Atkins announced two related actions the SEC is voting on: a Policy Statement clarifying that mandatory arbitration provisions in a company’s governance documents are not inconsistent with the federal securities […]
Reeves to face £18bn spending shortfall if bet on productivity gains fails Summary The Financial Times reports that the government’s fiscal plans hinge on a substantial improvement in productivity. If those productivity gains do not materialise, ministers could face an estimated £18bn shortfall against planned spending commitments. That gap would force difficult choices over whether […]
Dota 2 player count surges after TI 2025, making fourth consecutive month of growth Summary Dota 2 saw a strong rebound in player numbers following The International 2025. August 2025 recorded an average monthly player count of 532,355 — a marked recovery from an April low of 393,173. This marks the fourth straight month of […]
Nvidia invests $5B in Intel | China drops Google probe during US trade talks’ | Taliban bans Afghan fiber internet Summary Three major tech and geopolitical stories dominate today: Nvidia has bought a US$5 billion stake in Intel and plans chip collaboration, signalling an unusual alignment in the US semiconductor industry. China has reportedly halted […]
