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US Acknowledges Space Weapons Deployment Amid Growing Geopolitical Tensions

The United States has confirmed the deployment of weapons in space, a development that has drawn sharp criticism from China and reignited debate over the weaponization of Earth's orbital environment. The admission marks a significant shift in the US approach to space policy, moving from a longstanding unofficial

US-China AI Cooperation Stalls Amid Mutual Distrust and Shared Grave Risks

Artificial intelligence development has reached a point where its societal implications—ranging from autonomous weapons to labor displacement and misinformation—demand coordinated international responses. Both the United States and China have privately acknowledged to their respective allies that AI risks are genuine and potentially severe. Yet diplomatic efforts to establish

US Space Force Confirms Operational Orbital Weapons, Emphasizes Deterrence Mission

The U.S. Space Force is providing a more transparent view of its orbital operations, confirming that it maintains and operates weapons positioned in space. According to the announcement, these systems are designed to "defend the joint force against space-enabled attacks," indicating a defensive posture rather than purely

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Boston Terminates Flock Contract Over Unauthorized Nationwide Data Sharing

Boston has terminated its contract with Flock Safety, the automated license plate reader (ALPR) company, following revelations that it had enabled nationwide data sharing capabilities in violation of the agreement. According to city officials, the contract explicitly required Flock to disable the "nationwide lookup" feature, which allows users

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DOJ Alleges $1.5 Billion in Crypto Routed Through Binance to Iran

The U.S. Department of Justice has alleged that companies exploited Binance to route approximately $1.5 billion in cryptocurrency to Iran. The findings add to an existing pattern of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange being leveraged for sanctions evasion and other illegal fund transfers. The DOJ'

Pentagon Shifts Stance, Publicly Acknowledges Space Weapons Deployment

The U.S. Department of Defense has publicly acknowledged deploying weapons systems in space—a notable departure from its longstanding policy of deliberate ambiguity regarding offensive space capabilities. The acknowledgment represents a significant shift in how the Pentagon communicates about its space-based military assets. While the United States has long

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A Turbulent Year for Cybersecurity: Major Breaches and Infrastructure Attacks Define 2026

The first three quarters of 2026 have underscored the ongoing challenges in cybersecurity across both public and private sectors. Among the most notable incidents, the DOGE data breach exposed sensitive information on a large scale, raising concerns about data protection practices within government-affiliated initiatives. Critical infrastructure has remained a prime