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June 30, 2026

Supreme Court expands power of US president to fire regulators

The US Supreme Court delivered a split decision on Monday in a dramatic day that saw President Donald Trump win one major victory while facing three significant legal defeats. The court ruled that a president can fire and replace heads of government agencies more easily and without restriction. Previously, presidents had to show cause or

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Tidal refuses to pay royalties for AI-generated music on its platform

Tidal, the music streaming service that built its reputation by promising fairer payments to musicians, has announced a new policy: it will not pay royalties for AI-generated music uploaded to its platform. The announcement comes as the music industry races to understand how artificial intelligence will reshape how songs are created, distributed and monetized. Unlike

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Russia shifts disinformation focus back to US and Europe elections

Four years into its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has shifted its disinformation and influence operations back toward the United States and Europe, according to security researchers tracking the activity. What was once a dispersed effort is now consolidating around US elections, European politics, and NATO decision-making, reported The Register. Russian state-aligned actors, including groups connected

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AI chatbots tricked into giving dangerous information through roleplay tricks

Security researchers have found a new way to trick artificial intelligence chatbots into giving dangerous information they are designed to refuse. The researchers manipulated the AI systems by creating fake role models and asking the chatbots to behave like them, bypassing safety guardrails built into the systems. The findings were reported by technology publication The

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Apple iPhone 18 Pro specs leak from Tata supplier data breach

Apple’s unreleased iPhone 18 Pro specifications and supplier information have surfaced online following a data breach at Tata, one of India’s largest conglomerates. The leaked files carried Apple’s confidential watermarks and internal code-names consistent with the iPhone 18 Pro generation, according to sources familiar with the matter. The documents reveal which companies supply components for

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EU bans AI-generated sexual deepfakes, labels them as high-risk

The European Union has introduced a ban on AI-generated sexual deepfakes, classifying them as high-risk technology that poses serious threats to people’s safety and dignity. A deepfake is synthetic media created using artificial intelligence to make someone appear in videos or images they never actually appeared in. The EU’s new rules specifically target sexual deepfakes,

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Haryana and Rajasthan end water dispute after 30 years with new agreement

Haryana and Rajasthan have signed an agreement to resolve one of India’s longest-running water disputes. The two states will build an underground pipeline system to transport water from the Yamuna River to water-stressed districts in both regions. The Yamuna Water Project, first proposed in 1994, represents a major step toward resolving tensions that have simmered

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Russia allows lower quality fuel as supply crisis deepens

Russia is considering allowing the production and import of lower quality fuel as it faces a severe supply crisis, according to reports from energy analysts tracking the country’s domestic market. The move signals how deeply Russia’s fuel sector has been damaged by international sanctions and military operations in Ukraine. Russia’s fuel production has dropped significantly

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Oyo parent PRISM reported Rs 748 crore profit before IPO filing

Oyo’s parent company PRISM Holdings has reported a net profit of Rs 748 crore in filings related to its planned IPO. But the profitability claim comes with a significant warning: the company’s auditors have identified material weaknesses in its internal financial controls and accounting systems, casting doubt on how reliable these profit figures actually are.

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