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Greenland talks, oil’s retreat, the latest on the Netflix-WBD deal and more in Morning Squawk

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

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Livestream: Welcome to the Chinese Century

Join our livestream — and pose a question to WIRED’s panel of experts — on China’s dominance, influence, and how it is rewriting the future.

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After Italy, WhatsApp excludes Brazil from rival chatbot ban

WhatsApp is allowing AI providers to continue offering their chatbots to users in Brazil, days after the country’s competition agency ordered the company to suspend its new policy that bars third-party, general-purpose chatbots from the app.

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Indian SpaceX rival EtherealX hits 5x valuation as it readies engine tests

EtherealX is ramping engine tests and building a 150-acre rocket campus in India as it targets a 2027 launch mission.

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The Real AI Talent War Is for Plumbers and Electricians

The AI boom is driving an unprecedented wave of data center construction, but there aren’t enough skilled tradespeople in the US to keep up.

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Crypto Bill Delayed as Coinbase CEO Voices Concerns to US Senate Banking

The bill, designed to establish clear regulatory frameworks for digital assets, now faces an uncertain future. The post Crypto Bill Delayed as Coinbase CEO Voices Concerns to US Senate Banking appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Bryson DeChambeau has signed a partnership with Kalshi

LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau has signed a deal to partner with Kalshi and thus becomes the first athlete to do so. Throughout the 2026 LIV Golf season, DeChambeau will feature in television adverts, social media campaigns and other promotional … Continue reading

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FanDuel Predicts announces expansion from five states to 18

FanDuel Predicts has reportedly expanded from operating in five states to being available across 18 states, according to gambling analyst Dustin Gouker. Before this, FanDuel Predicts was only available in Alabama, Alaska, South Carolina, North Dakota and South Dakota. News: … Continue reading

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NCAA urges CFTC to suspend college sport prediction markets

The President, Charlie Baker, of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is calling for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to halt all college sport offerings in prediction markets, until ‘appropriate regulations’ can be put in place. The CFTC is … Continue reading

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Australia banned social media for under 16s a month ago — here’s how it’s going

The effects of a new social media ban for under 16s in Australia has been mixed so far. Some teens are embracing new habits while others are bypassing the law.

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