Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly praised the test launch of what he described as the world’s most powerful missile, Al Jazeera reports. The test is seen as part of Russia’s military signaling amid heightened international security tensions. Analysts note that such weapons demonstrations typically carry clear strategic deterrence messaging aimed at Western nations.
Major tech companies have dramatically increased their lobbying spending on AI regulation as Congress considers new rules, the New York Times reports. Google, Meta, OpenAI and others are ramping up political influence efforts at an unprecedented scale. Analysts warn that heavy lobbying by tech giants could tilt regulatory policy in favor of incumbents, while startups face higher compliance costs that could stifle competition.
Waymo has issued a recall for thousands of autonomous vehicles after reports that its system could drive into flooded roads during heavy rain. The recall, one of the largest in Waymo’s history, affects robotaxis operating in multiple cities. The company said its autonomous system failed to properly assess water depth in several incidents during heavy rainfall. Waymo has paused operations in affected areas and said a software update will address the issue. ...
First-Ever Hyperliquid ETF Launches with Solid First-Day Trading Summary: The world’s first Hyperliquid ETF has officially launched, with analysts calling its first-day trading performance “very solid,” reflecting strong market interest in decentralized derivatives protocols. According to reports, the world’s first Hyperliquid ETF has officially launched and begun trading. Hyperliquid is a decentralized derivatives trading protocol with a substantial user base in the crypto space. Analysts noted that the ETF’s first-day trading performance was “very solid,” showing growing interest from traditional investors in decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. ...
iOS 27 Leaks: Customizable Camera App, Weather and Safari Improvements Summary: According to MacRumors, Apple’s upcoming iOS 27 will allow users to set third-party camera apps as default, with improvements coming to the Weather app and Safari browser. According to MacRumors, Apple plans to introduce several long-awaited features in the upcoming iOS 27. The most notable change is the ability to customize the default camera app. Users will be able to choose a third-party camera app as their system default, meaning that launching the camera from the lock screen or Control Center will open the selected app instead of Apple’s native camera. ...
JPMorgan Files to Launch New Tokenized Fund as Wall Street Race Heats Up Summary: JPMorgan has filed to launch a new tokenized fund, intensifying competition among major Wall Street institutions in the asset tokenization space. According to reports, JPMorgan has filed with regulators to launch a new tokenized fund, marking the Wall Street giant’s further expansion into blockchain-based assets. Tokenization is the process of converting traditional financial assets – such as money market funds, bonds, and stocks – into digital tokens on blockchains. The technology is seen as a way to improve settlement efficiency, reduce transaction costs, and enhance asset liquidity. ...
Lebanon Reports 13 Killed in Israeli Strikes, Including Two Paramedics Summary: Lebanon’s health ministry reports that the latest Israeli airstrikes have killed 13 people, including two paramedics, as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. According to BBC, Lebanon’s health ministry says the latest Israeli airstrikes have killed 13 people, including two paramedics who were on their way to respond to an emergency. The strikes hit southern Lebanon and represent one of the deadliest single attacks in recent weeks. The paramedics were targeted while en route to the scene, drawing strong condemnation from international humanitarian organizations. ...
Trump Announces Dismissal of FDA Commissioner Makary Summary: President Trump has announced the dismissal of FDA Commissioner Robert Makary, citing policy disagreements with the White House. According to Reuters, U.S. President Trump has announced the dismissal of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Makary. Makary, a prominent surgeon and public health researcher formerly at Johns Hopkins University, was nominated to lead the FDA in 2025. During his tenure, he advanced several drug approval reforms. ...
Bitcoin rebounds above $81,000 after US CPI data, with BNB and DOGE leading major crypto gains.
US inflation accelerates after weeks of Iran war, with energy costs as the main driver.