The Department of Defense Wants Less Proof its Software Works

When Congress eventually reopens, the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) will be moving toward a vote. This gives us a chance to see the priorities of the Secretary of Defense and his Congressional allies when it comes to the military—and one of those priorities is buying technology, especially AI, with less of an obligation […]

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US Airlines Urge Congress to Pay Air Traffic Controllers

Major U.S. airlines are urging Congress to immediately restore pay for air traffic controllers, warning that the ongoing government shutdown is straining the aviation system and threatening passenger safety. Controllers Working Without Pay The federal government shutdown, now approaching a historic length, has left more than 13,000 air traffic controllers working without pay. Controllers missed […]

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Age Verification, Estimation, Assurance, Oh My! A Guide to the Terminology

If you’ve been following the wave of age-gating laws sweeping across the country and the globe, you’ve probably noticed that lawmakers, tech companies, and advocates all seem to be using different terms for what sounds like the same thing. Age verification, age assurance, age estimation, age gating—they get thrown around interchangeably, but they technically mean […]

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OpenAI Eyes Record US$1 Trillion IPO in Historic Market Debut

OpenAI is preparing for what could become one of the largest stock market debuts in history, with plans for an initial public offering (IPO) that may value the artificial intelligence company at up to US$1 trillion. A Landmark Offering in the Making According to reports from Reuters and other financial outlets, OpenAI is laying the […]

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ADGM’s Rapid Rise: $28.6 Trillion in Assets Marks Abu Dhabi’s Global Capabilities

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has marked its 10th anniversary by announcing that financial institutions based in the centre now manage a combined total of $28.6 trillion in global assets, cementing its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing financial hubs. A Decade of Expansion Established in 2015, ADGM has transformed from a regional start-up […]

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Amazon Breaks Ground on $10B, 4M-SF North Carolina Data Center Campus in NC

Amazon has officially broken ground on a $10 billion data center campus in Richmond County, North Carolina, a project that will span 4 million square feet and mark one of the largest technology investments in the state’s history. Landmark Investment Amazon Web Services (AWS) confirmed the start of construction on its $10 billion data center […]

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AIG and Onex Partner in $7 Billion Acquisition of Convex

American International Group (AIG) and Canadian investment firm Onex Corporation have agreed to acquire specialty insurer Convex Group in a transaction valued at $7 billion, marking one of the largest insurance deals of 2025. Deal Structure Onex announced it will take a 63% controlling stake in Convex, while AIG will acquire 35%, with the remaining […]

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Minister Byrne Launches Report on Canada-Ireland Economic Relationship

Strengthening Bilateral Ties Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, unveiled the report “Beyond Barriers – Deepening Canada-Ireland Trade and Investment” at Iveagh House in Dublin on 30 October 2025. The study underscores the thriving economic relationship between the two nations, which has grown significantly in recent years and was further […]

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From Apps to Internet Icons: Bending Spoons Acquires AOL in Strategic $1.4 Billion Expansion Deal

Italian app developer Bending Spoons has agreed to acquire AOL from Yahoo, in a deal reported to be worth around $1.4 billion, marking one of the most significant takeovers of an early internet pioneer in recent years. Milan-based Bending Spoons, one of Europe’s fastest-growing technology companies, confirmed on 29 October 2025 that it had entered […]

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NEC to Acquire U.S. SaaS Provider CSG Systems in $2.9 Billion Deal

Japanese technology giant NEC Corporation has announced a definitive agreement to acquire CSG Systems International, a U.S.-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider, in a transaction valued at approximately US$2.9 billion (JPY 438.5 billion), including debt. The deal, unveiled on 29 October 2025, underscores NEC’s ambition to expand its global digital services portfolio and strengthen its position in […]

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