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Super Micro Computer Under DOJ Investigation Following Hindenburg Allegations, Filing Delays Worry Investors

Sep 27, 2024 19:56 pm UTC| Technology Law

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) is reportedly under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice following serious allegations from Hindenburg Research. The company, a major NVIDIA customer, delayed its annual report,...

Digital Currency Revolution

US Hits Russia Crypto Exchanges, Revealing $720M in Ransomware Dirty Money

Sep 26, 2024 23:52 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Law Politics

US authorities have sanctioned two Russian cryptocurrency exchanges, uncovering a staggering $720 million in laundered funds from ransomware operations. The crackdown shines a light on the role of Russia-based platforms in...

태국 동성 결혼 법안 왕실 승인 받아

Sep 26, 2024 23:20 pm UTC| Law

태국 국왕이 올해 초 의회를 통과한 동성 결혼 평등 법안을 승인하면서 태국은 동남아시아에서 최초로, 아시아에서는 세 번째로 동성 부부의 결혼을 공식적으로 인정하는 국가가 되었다. 왕실 승인은 화요일 늦게 공식 왕실 관보에...

미국, 트럼프 총격 시도 용의자 암살 미수 혐의 기소

Sep 26, 2024 23:14 pm UTC| Politics Law

로이터통신에 따르면 도널드 트럼프 전 미국 대통령의 플로리다 골프장에서 소총을 소지하고 정찰한 혐의를 받는 남성이 화요일 정치 후보 암살 미수 혐의로 기소되었다고 연방 검찰이 밝혔다. 라이언 라우스(58)는 이미 두 가지 총기...

위키리크스 어산지, 석방 후 스트라스부르에서 첫 공개Appearance 예정

Sep 26, 2024 22:57 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law

위키리크스(WikiLeaks) 설립자 줄리안 어산지(Julian Assange)가 다음 달 유럽 평의회(Council of Europe)에서 증언할 예정이며, 이는 영국 감옥에서 석방된 이후 그의 첫 공개 출연이 될 것이라고 위키리크스가 수요일 밝혔다. 53세의...

미국, 비자에 직불카드 결제 독점 혐의 제기

Sep 26, 2024 22:35 pm UTC| Business Law

로이터 통신에 따르면, 화요일 미국 법무부가 비자(Visa)에 대해 독점 금지법 위반 소송을 제기했다. 비자가 상인들에게 높은 수수료를 부과하고 잠재적인 경쟁자들에게 돈을 지불해 경쟁을 억압했다고 주장하면서, 비자의 주가는 5.5%...

뱅크맨-프리드 전 연인 엘리슨, 암호화폐 사기로 2년형 선고

Sep 26, 2024 22:34 pm UTC| Digital Currency Law

전 암호화폐 임원 캐럴라인 엘리슨이 화요일, 파산한 FTX 거래소에서 전 남자친구 샘 뱅크맨-프리드와 함께 고객 자금 80억 달러를 횡령한 혐의로 2년 징역형을 선고받았다. 판사는 그녀의 검찰 협력을 인정했지만, 사건의 중대성을 고려해...

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Economy

US Stocks Rise Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

U.S. stocks opened higher on Wednesday, snapping back after six declines in the previous seven sessions as easing oil prices provided some relief ahead of a closely watched Federal Reserve interest rate decision. At 9:32...

Vietnam, U.S. Firms Plan 29 Deals Across Energy, Tech and Aviation

Vietnamese and U.S. companies are expected to announce a broad package of commercial agreements covering energy, technology, aviation and financial services next week as Vietnamese leader To Lam visits New York. An...

UK Inflation Rises to 3.1% Ahead of BoE Rate Decision

UK inflation accelerated in August, adding pressure on households and policymakers just one day before the Bank of England is expected to announce its latest interest rate decision. Official figures released Wednesday...

Asian Currencies Subdued as Yen Slides Ahead of Fed, BOJ Decisions

Asian currencies traded mostly cautiously on Wednesday as the Japanese yen weakened to a one-week low and the U.S. dollar remained near multi-week highs ahead of key Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan policy decisions. The...

Saudi Arabia Raises Security Alerts as Houthi Attacks Threaten Oil Routes

Saudi Arabia issued widespread security alerts on Tuesday, including in Mecca and Jeddah, as attacks by Iran-aligned groups intensified and raised fresh concerns over Middle East oil supplies and Red Sea shipping. The...

Politics

Guterres Urges Stronger Global AI Safeguards Ahead of UN Assembly

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned world leaders on Wednesday that the rapid development of artificial intelligence carries significant risks that governments cannot afford to overlook, highlighting a...

Rodrigo Duterte Makes First Public Appearance at ICC in 18 Months

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared before the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday, marking his first public appearance since being transferred to The Hague 18 months ago to face murder charges...

US Confirms Weapons in Orbit as Space Tensions Rise

The United States has publicly acknowledged operating weapons in Earths orbit, marking a major shift in how the Pentagon discusses military capabilities in space as competition with China and Russia intensifies. U.S. Air...

South Korea’s Cho Hyun to Meet Rubio in Washington

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun will travel to Washington this week for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as Seoul and Washington seek to maintain close coordination on their bilateral alliance, the...

Ovechkin Faces Scrutiny Over United Russia Campaign Video

Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin has drawn renewed attention over his political ties after appearing in a campaign video connected to United Russia, the ruling party backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin....

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Databricks to Invest $350 Million in Singapore AI Expansion

Databricks plans to invest more than $350 million in Singapore over the next three years, expanding its presence in the city-state as demand rises for its data and artificial intelligence products. The privately held data...

SK Hynix, Intel Discuss U.S. Memory Chip Production Deal

SK Hynix is reportedly in discussions with Intel over a potential agreement to manufacture memory chips in the United States, a move that would mark the South Korean semiconductor giants first U.S.-based memory production....

DOJ Will Investigate AI-Related Crimes, Attorney General Blanche Says

U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Department of Justice will investigate individuals or companies connected to artificial intelligence when there is evidence they have violated federal criminal law, while...

Meta CEO Zuckerberg Backs Independent AI Safety Reviews Over Development Slowdown

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has argued that artificial intelligence companies should prioritize independent safety evaluations and stronger alignment rather than slowing the pace of AI development. Zuckerberg said AI...

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Expected at Trump-Xi State Dinner

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is expected to attend a state dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump for Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, placing one of the technology industrys most prominent executives at the center...