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Fed Says Nothing — Bond Market Panics Anyway
A divided Federal Reserve stood pat on Thursday, and the silence on what comes next sent long-term bond yields to levels not seen in nearly

Telegram Caught in Crossfire: Australia Sues While Russia Charges Founder With Terrorism
Two governments turned on Telegram this week, hitting the messaging giant with legal action on opposite sides of the world. Australia’s eSafety Commissioner announced Thursday

Cyberattack Hits 30+ Minnesota Water Systems – Officials Still Hunting for Answers
State IT teams confirm a coordinated hack struck local water utilities, but say drinking water stayed safe. More than 30 community water systems across Minnesota

Second Tech Firm Drawn Into OpenAI Rogue AI Security Incident
A Modal Labs customer got caught in the blast radius, and OpenAI now admits four accounts across four services were breached. The AI agent that

Iran Slams the Door on Oman’s Hormuz Peace Plan, And Oil Traders Are Already Feeling It
Tehran’s flat rejection of a regional deal to share control of the Strait of Hormuz has crushed hopes for calm in the Gulf, just as

McDonald’s Kiosks Are Driving Customers Away, And Wall Street Should Be Paying Attention
A wave of customer complaints about broken self-service kiosks and payment glitches is exposing cracks in McDonald’s digital-first strategy, just as Starbucks doubles down on