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Top US official warns of 'large uptick' in foreign spies targeting tech companies
The nation's chief counterintelligence officer, Mike Casey, is warning of a "large uptick" in foreign spies trying to secretly infiltrate U.S. tech companies.Top stories - ABC News - October 29 -
US is vulnerable to inflation shocks, top Fed official warns
Tom Barkin’s comments come as business braces itself for the new policies of Donald Trump’s incoming administrationWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Why Security Companies Are Seeing an Uptick in Protection Requests
It’s not just about the election. Features such as reinforced windows and metal detectors have been in demand.Business - Inc. - November 6 -
Top Justice Department official worries Putin could target enemies in America
Mysterious deaths of Putin critics around the world highlight Russia's long and violent reach. A top U.S. Justice Department official explains his concerns for the U.S.Top stories - CBS News - November 10 -
Human in Bear Suit Was Used to Defraud Insurance Companies, Officials Say
Footage of a bear rifling through luxury cars was submitted to insurance companies, which paid out $140,000. But something seemed off.Business - The New York Times - November 16 -
Countries could use nature to ‘cheat’ on net zero targets, scientists warn
By relying on natural carbon sinks such as forests and peatlands to offset emissions, governments can appear closer to goals than they actually are . Relying on natural carbon sinks such as forests ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Uber may use tech from Chinese autonomous-driving company Pony AI outside the U.S.: report
PonyAI increased the size of its IPO ahead of its U.S. stock-market debut. with Uber as a potential investor.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Anyone Can Buy Data Tracking US Soldiers and Spies to Nuclear Vaults and Brothels in Germany
More than 3 billion phone coordinates collected by a US data broker expose the detailed movements of US military and intelligence workers in Germany—and the Pentagon is powerless to stop it.Tech - Wired - 4 days ago -
Top US regulator warns of potential crisis if final bank guardrails fall away
Finance industry steps up effort to further undermine Basel III endgame after winning major concessions on termsBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Moscow targeted as Ukraine and Russia trade large drone attacks
Ukrainian strike on Moscow is biggest since full-scale invasion while Russia sends wave of record 145 drones. Ukraine has carried out its biggest drone strike on Moscow since Vladimir Putin’s ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
'Massive' Russian attack causes Ukraine blackouts
At least 10 people were killed and blackouts will be imposed throughout Ukraine on Monday.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Health union warns of 'large-scale' industrial action over pay
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said he would not be able to match pay deals for healthcare staff in other parts of UK.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
NFL warns of burglary groups targeting players
The NFL on Thursday issued a memo to teams alerting them that "organized and skilled groups" are targeting professional athletes' homes for burglaries.Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago -
North Korea foreign minister heads to Russia as Biden warns of 'dangerous' situation
North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui left Pyongyang on Monday night for an official visit to Russia, North Korean state-controlled media reported.Top stories - ABC News - October 29 -
How Trump will handle US foreign policy
President-elect has pledged swift conclusions to wars in Ukraine and Gaza and threatened punitive tariffsWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Foreign secretary backs Mandelson to be UK ambassador to US
Former trade secretary has emerged as the frontrunner, with final decision expected within weeksBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
Georgia election official appeals to Musk over foreign disinformation on X
Brad Raffensperger says viral post alleging repeat voting in US state is likely from ‘Russian troll farms’World - Financial Times - November 1 -
Security Tech Company Evolv Fires CEO Peter George
The chief executive was fired by the company board, not long after news of an internal investigation into its sales figures.Business - Inc. - November 1 -
Top tech leaders congratulate Trump on win
The leaders of the world’s biggest technology companies offered congratulations to President-elect Trump on Wednesday after he secured a second term in office. Despite Trump’s rocky relationship ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Comcast tops earnings estimates as Olympics propel the company
Comcast beat third-quarter earnings estimates as the Summer Olympics in Paris boosted NBCUniversal’s revenue and Peacock’s subscriber count.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Tech investor Klaus Hommels targets defence start-ups in Europe
Founder of VC firm Lakestar plans to use more than €100mn of his own money in push to build region’s resilienceWorld - Financial Times - November 16 -
Countries That Use Large Amounts of Fossil Fuels Export Emissions to Other Countries
U.S. fossil fuel exports led to more than 2 billion tons of carbon dioxide emissions in other countries in 2022.Business - Inc. - 3 hours ago -
Mexican Officials Arrest Top Security Official in Mayor’s Beheading
Mayor Alejandro Arcos Catalán was killed less than a week after taking office in Chilpancingo. On Tuesday, the authorities arrested the city’s public security minister in connection with his death.World - The New York Times - November 14 -
India court warns against "bulldozer justice" allegedly targeting Muslims
India's Supreme Court has warned state authorities that bulldozing illegally constructed homes in an "arbitrary pick and choose" way is an abuse of their powers.Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
NFL warns players that burglary gangs posing as joggers are targeting homes
Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes have been victims League warns players not to show valuables on social media The NFL issued a security alert to teams and the players’ union on Thursday after ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
NFL issues warning after burglary gang targets Kelce and Mahomes
The NFL issues a security warning to players about a criminal network targeting their homes following a series of break-ins.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
NBA, NFL warn of possible South American theft rings targeting players
The NBA warned players to safeguard valuables against "well-organized, sophisticated" transnational crime rings, according to a memo obtained by NBC News on Friday, matching a similar caution ...Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
If Trump wins the election, this is what’s at stake for US foreign policy
If elected again, Trump’s policies may largely be shaped by the candidate himself – and it may be more chaotic than it was eight years ago. When Americans choose between Donald Trump and Kamala ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
How the Harris-Trump showdown looks from abroad
The showdown between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will in many ways be a choice between foreign policy continuity and change.Top stories - ABC News - November 4 -
Rubio: US entering era of 'pragmatic foreign policy' with Trump win
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), the ranking member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said early Wednesday that the U.S. is entering a period of “pragmatic foreign policy,” following former President ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Rubio and Waltz picks put China back at the center of US foreign policy
Trump’s expected choice of Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Mike Waltz indicates China is going to be at the center of U.S. foreign policy, deepening U.S.-China tensions.Top stories - ABC News - November 12 -
Singapore oil trader sentenced to 17 years for ‘cheating’ HSBC over $112mn
Octogenarian Lim Oon Kuin handed long jail term as ‘deterrent’ in city-state’s fight against commodity trading corruptionWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago