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US Quietly Warned Iran of Israeli Assassination Plans Amid Diplomatic Efforts
Defense & Security

US Quietly Warned Iran of Israeli Assassination Plans Amid Diplomatic Efforts

As the Trump administration pursued a deal with Iran, senior US officials warned Tehran that Israel might target key Iranian negotiators for assassination.

Ethereum Eyes Key Level as $26M Whale Move Raises Market Questions
Crypto & Fintech

Ethereum Eyes Key Level as $26M Whale Move Raises Market Questions

A $26 million transfer by a major Ethereum whale signals cautious repositioning amid stable prices and rising exchange inflows, highlighting a critical juncture for ETH.

Yan LeCun’s Startup Pursues AI Rooted in Physical Reality Over Language Models
Big Tech

Yan LeCun’s Startup Pursues AI Rooted in Physical Reality Over Language Models

Yan LeCun’s new venture aims to develop AI that learns from the real world, challenging the industry’s focus on large language models and prediction-based intelligence.

Treasury Secretary Downplays President’s Reported $1.4 Billion Crypto Income in Disclosure
Crypto & Fintech

Treasury Secretary Downplays President’s Reported $1.4 Billion Crypto Income in Disclosure

The U.S. Treasury Secretary dismissed concerns over President Trump’s nearly $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency income disclosed in federal filings, clarifying it does not pose an issue amid ongoing policy debates.

Tesla Surpasses Expectations with Record Vehicle Deliveries and Energy Storage Growth
Corporate Power

Tesla Surpasses Expectations with Record Vehicle Deliveries and Energy Storage Growth

Tesla delivered over 480,000 vehicles last quarter, significantly beating Wall Street estimates while also posting impressive gains in its energy storage business.

Li Auto Executive Identifies Tesla as Sole Leader in First-Tier Self-Driving Technology
Big Tech

Li Auto Executive Identifies Tesla as Sole Leader in First-Tier Self-Driving Technology

A Li Auto executive praises Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system as the only solution in the top tier of autonomous driving, signaling intense competition among EV makers.

Treasury Secretary Defends Trump’s Crypto Income Amid Growing Regulatory Questions
Crypto & Fintech

Treasury Secretary Defends Trump’s Crypto Income Amid Growing Regulatory Questions

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed concerns over Donald Trump’s crypto earnings as the administration introduced new tax-deferred accounts and eased stock donation rules.

Trump Highlights Importance of US Leadership in AI to Outpace China
AI & Tech Regulation

Trump Highlights Importance of US Leadership in AI to Outpace China

Former President Trump emphasized the need for the US to maintain AI leadership over China, calling AI a transformative technology surpassing the internet in impact and stressing energy and semiconductor production policies that support this goal.

Cape Verde Advances EV Adoption with All-Electric Government Fleet Amid World Cup Spotlight
Energy & Climate

Cape Verde Advances EV Adoption with All-Electric Government Fleet Amid World Cup Spotlight

Cape Verde stands out globally not only for its World Cup participation but also for electrifying its entire government vehicle fleet with BYD electric cars, setting an example for island nations.

US Warned Iran of Alleged Israeli Assassination Plots Against Top Negotiators During Talks
Defense & Security

US Warned Iran of Alleged Israeli Assassination Plots Against Top Negotiators During Talks

US officials alerted Iran through regional intermediaries about Israeli threats targeting chief Iranian negotiators amid sensitive peace discussions.