Somebody’s Lying: Susan Monarez’s Congressional Testimony Is 180 Degrees From RFK Jr.’s

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 […]

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How drones have transformed the nature of war

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 […]

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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Nigeria’s crypto tax hammer drops

👨🏿‍🚀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 […]

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Statement by Commissioner Crenshaw on Policy Statement Concerning Mandatory Arbitration and Amendments to Rule 431 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice

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 […]

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Statement by Chair Atkins on Policy Statement Concerning Mandatory Arbitration and Amendments to Rule 431 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice

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 […]

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Reeves to face £18bn spending shortfall if bet on productivity gains fails

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 […]

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Nvidia invests $5B in Intel | China drops Google probe during US trade talks’ | Taliban bans Afghan fiber internet

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 […]

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