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Democrats Gain Ground as Trump Faces Political Challenges
Democrats have taken control of both chambers of the U.S. Congress following the 2026 midterm elections. Indian-American physician Amish Shah made history in Arizona, while the results have raised questions about U.S. support for Ukraine and a possible Trump-Kim meeting.
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Google Expands Voluntary Employee Buyouts to Five Countries
Google has expanded voluntary employee buyout offers to workers in Canada, France, Germany, Japan and Switzerland. The move comes as Alphabet seeks to control costs while increasing investment in artificial intelligence and shifting resources towards strategic priorities.
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Apple iOS 27.3: Siri AI, Apple Watch and New Features
Apple’s iOS 27.3 update is being tested with expanded Siri AI capabilities, deeper integration with apps such as Calendar, Mail, Notes and Photos, and additional features for Safari, Apple Watch, Health and Fitness.
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Hackers Target France’s Blood Bank Freezers, Raise Settings to 110°C
A cyberattack targeting France’s national blood agency, EFS, reportedly attempted to raise freezer settings from −30°C to 110°C. Monitoring systems detected the intrusion, allowing staff to secure blood products before they were compromised.
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CERT-In Warns of AI Hacking Campaign Targeting Indian Fintechs
CERT-In has warned of an active AI-assisted hacking campaign targeting Indian financial technology companies. Named Crafty Falcon, the campaign reportedly uses AI tools to identify targets and exploit payment and disbursement APIs across NBFCs, digital lending platforms and other financial services.
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Pangram Expands AI Detection Tools to Images and Videos
AI detection startup Pangram has expanded its tools to identify AI-generated images and videos. The new video detection and upgraded image detection features are available to paid subscribers, while free users can test a limited number of images without a subscription.
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CrowdStrike Introduces Kill Switch for Rogue AI Agents
CrowdStrike has introduced a security feature allowing enterprises to shut down misbehaving AI agents, block their restart and restrict network access. The tool, part of its Falcon Guardian platform, aims to address growing concerns about AI safety and cybersecurity.
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Canva Layoffs: 1,271 Jobs Cut as Severance Package Draws Attention
Canva is cutting 1,271 jobs, representing around 22 per cent of its workforce, amid slowing growth and rising competition. The company’s reported severance package, which includes six months’ salary, free MacBooks and career support, is drawing attention to how businesses manage layoffs.
Health
Measles Cases Confirmed in Wisconsin’s Columbia County
Columbia County in Wisconsin has confirmed three measles cases, prompting a public health investigation. Officials say the cases involve unvaccinated individuals, with known exposures limited to private gatherings and no public exposure sites identified so far.