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The Brain as the Next Tech Battleground: Billionaire Investments in Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs)

29 September 2025 Steve Tyler Leave a comment

The Brain as the Next Tech Battleground: Billionaire Investments in Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) Summary Billionaires including Elon Musk, Sam Altman and backers such as Peter Thiel are investing heavily in brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). Musk’s Neuralink is pursuing invasive implants and has raised around $650m, reporting early patient successes (cursor control, trials expanding to speech and […]

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Macau makes unprecedented personnel changes as Wong Sio Chak promoted and André Cheong named Legislative Assembly member

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Macau makes unprecedented personnel changes as Wong Sio Chak promoted and André Cheong named Legislative Assembly member Summary The Macao SAR Government has announced unexpected senior personnel changes. Wong Sio Chak, after a decade as Secretary for Security, has been promoted to Secretary for Administration and Justice. André Cheong, who served as Secretary for Administration […]

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US Ends Sanctions Waiver for Chabahar Port: India Grapples with $370 Million Investment and Strategic Crossroads

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US Ends Sanctions Waiver for Chabahar Port: India Grapples with $370 Million Investment and Strategic Crossroads Summary As of 29 September 2025 the United States has revoked a seven-year sanctions waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port, removing a carve‑out that had allowed India to operate and invest there without facing US penalties. The move — announced […]

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Understanding your OT environment: the first step to stronger cyber security

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Understanding your OT environment: the first step to stronger cyber security Summary The NCSC has published guidance to help organisations build and maintain a ‘definitive record’ of their operational technology (OT) environment. The guidance explains why full visibility of OT assets, connectivity, architecture and supplier access is essential to design, implement and sustain effective cyber […]

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HR anticipate rise in Union activity from Employment Rights Bill

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HR anticipate rise in Union activity from Employment Rights Bill Summary New research from WorkNest shows many businesses are bracing for increased trade union engagement if the Employment Rights Bill lowers membership thresholds for recognition. Over half (53%) of employers expect more union activity, while 28% say they have regularly engaged with unions in the […]

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Why HR must do more to support carers of people with cancer

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Why HR must do more to support carers of people with cancer Summary One in nine employees in a typical workplace is likely juggling paid work with caring for someone with cancer. Carers face unpredictable appointments, disrupted sleep, extra household duties, emotional strain and financial pressure — often without formal recognition or support at work. […]

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World Shipping Fleet And Services 2025 Review Of Maritime Transport

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World Shipping Fleet And Services 2025 Review Of Maritime Transport Summary The UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport 2025 outlines how geopolitical tensions, route disruptions (Red Sea, Black Sea, Strait of Hormuz), shifting trade policy and an accelerating decarbonisation agenda are reshaping global shipping. Fleet capacity rose by 3.4% in 2024 — faster than demand but […]

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El hambre está empeorando en Nevada. Nuevo reporte resalta defectos en coordinación estatal.

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El hambre está empeorando en Nevada. Nuevo reporte resalta defectos en coordinación estatal. Summary A new Guinn Center report, shared with The Nevada Independent, finds hunger worsening in Nevada and criticises the state’s fragmented approach to food security. Feeding America data for 2023 show 15% of Nevadans — nearly 482,000 people — face food insecurity, […]

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BCLC Needs Targeted Action Against Rising Problem Gambling

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BCLC Needs Targeted Action Against Rising Problem Gambling Summary Internal B.C. Lottery Corporation (BCLC) research obtained via Freedom of Information shows problem gambling is rising in British Columbia, with online sports bettors identified as a “higher-risk group”. The Ipsos July 2024 study highlighted increasing vulnerability among younger bettors and recommended targeted interventions, especially around major […]

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Exclusive: Multiple UK gambling charities on brink of collapse amid statutory levy disarray

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Exclusive: Multiple UK gambling charities on brink of collapse amid statutory levy disarray Summary Sources in the gambling harms sector tell NEXT.io that multiple UK gambling charities are close to insolvency despite the statutory levy for research, education and treatment having already been collected from operators. The rollout of the new statutory levy system is […]

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