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Spanish Scientists Develop Efficient Material for Direct Air Carbon Capture
Energy & Climate

Spanish Scientists Develop Efficient Material for Direct Air Carbon Capture

Researchers in Spain have created a new absorbent material that efficiently captures carbon dioxide directly from air, outperforming existing technologies in selectivity and performance.

Iran Breaks Ceasefire, Resumes Attacks on Shipping in Strait of Hormuz and Bahrain
Defense & Security

Iran Breaks Ceasefire, Resumes Attacks on Shipping in Strait of Hormuz and Bahrain

Iran resumed aggressive actions over the weekend, targeting maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and launching drone strikes against Bahrain, undermining a fragile ceasefire.

NVIDIA Emerges as Leading Datacenter Ethernet Switch Provider Amid Market Surge
Big Tech

NVIDIA Emerges as Leading Datacenter Ethernet Switch Provider Amid Market Surge

NVIDIA has overtaken competitors to lead the datacenter Ethernet switching market, driven by its AI-focused Spectrum-X platform amid record sector growth in Q1 2026.

Ripple CEO Critiques Bitcoin Strategy Amid XRP Price Stabilization Above $1
Crypto & Fintech

Ripple CEO Critiques Bitcoin Strategy Amid XRP Price Stabilization Above $1

XRP price climbed above $1 amid renewed investor confidence after regulatory advances in Europe, while Ripple’s CEO challenged Bitcoin’s accumulation model as unsustainable.

Lebanon Divided Over Diplomatic Move Seen as Push Against Iranian Influence
Defense & Security

Lebanon Divided Over Diplomatic Move Seen as Push Against Iranian Influence

Lebanon’s expulsion of Iran’s ambassador deepens national divisions amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, reflecting wider regional tensions.

Assessing Climate-Tech Claims: The Case for a Simple Red-Flag Screening Before Investment
Energy & Climate

Assessing Climate-Tech Claims: The Case for a Simple Red-Flag Screening Before Investment

A cost-effective initial screening can help determine which climate-tech innovations merit thorough evaluation, preventing premature funding and policy endorsements.

Iran Claims Retaliatory Strikes on U.S. Interests Amid Rising Tensions in Strait of Hormuz
Defense & Security

Iran Claims Retaliatory Strikes on U.S. Interests Amid Rising Tensions in Strait of Hormuz

Iran announced attacks targeting U.S. assets in the Middle East following U.S. strikes on Iranian missile and drone sites, heightening risks to a fragile ceasefire.

Elon Musk Targets Acquisition of SpaceX-Linked Optics Startup to Boost AI Infrastructure
Corporate Power

Elon Musk Targets Acquisition of SpaceX-Linked Optics Startup to Boost AI Infrastructure

Elon Musk seeks to acquire Mesh Optical Technologies, a SpaceX-founded optics startup, deepening his influence over AI data center components amid swift FTC antitrust scrutiny.

Morgan Stanley Surpasses 4,700 BTC in Expanding Institutional Crypto Exposure
Crypto & Fintech

Morgan Stanley Surpasses 4,700 BTC in Expanding Institutional Crypto Exposure

Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin holdings have grown past 4,700 BTC, reflecting increased institutional commitment and signaling widening acceptance of digital assets among traditional finance firms.

Mortgage Rates Remain Stable Amid Inflation Concerns and Geopolitical Risks
Markets & Macro

Mortgage Rates Remain Stable Amid Inflation Concerns and Geopolitical Risks

Mortgage rates edged up slightly this week, staying near recent levels as inflation pressures persist and tensions in Iran affect global markets.