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Powell’s criminal investigation, Google’s AI shopping push, Boeing deliveries and more in Morning Squawk

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

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Israeli Cybersecurity Startup Torq Gets $140M Funding to Hit $1.2B Valuation

This latest funding brings Torq’s total raised capital to $332 million, and it has plans to hire an additional 200 employees in 2026. The post Israeli Cybersecurity Startup Torq Gets $140M Funding to Hit $1.2B Valuation appeared first on TechRepublic.

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7 WhatsApp Features You Might Have Missed

WhatsApp rolled out new group, calling, and AI features in late 2025 and 2026. Here are seven updates you may not have noticed. The post 7 WhatsApp Features You Might Have Missed appeared first on TechRepublic.

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30 Congress members support bill to block political insider trading after Maduro Polymarket controversy

Thirty Congress members have supported a bill that would prevent federal officials and political employees from using prediction markets that could be influenced by insider information. After an anonymous Polymarket user cashed out with over $400,000 on a trade related … Continue reading

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Tennessee sends cease-and-desist letters to Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com

Tennessee has sent three cease-and-desist letters to prediction markets, Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com, demanding an immediate end to operations. Three major prediction markets have been instructed to cease operations in Tennessee, after the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council sent cease-and-desist letters … Continue reading

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Aristocrat and Light & Wonder settle Dragon Train lawsuit for $127.5M

Gaming giants Aristocrat Leisure and Light & Wonder have reached a settlement covering all lawsuits in Australia and the U.S. tied to Light & Wonder’s Dragon Train and Jewel of the Dragon slot games. The dispute began when Aristocrat accused … Continue reading

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Ofcom investigates Elon Musk’s X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes

The watchdog said it had received reports of the platform’s Grok AI chatbot creating undressed images of people.

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Meta Calls for Calm Amidst Instagram Password Reset Panic

Meta stated that there had been no breach of its systems and that Instagram accounts remained secure. The post Meta Calls for Calm Amidst Instagram Password Reset Panic appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Wealth Gap Sparks Controversy Over Proposed California Billionaire Tax

California’s proposed Billionaire Tax Act would levy a one-time 5% tax on net worth above $1 billion, fueling backlash, fairness debates, and exit threats. The post Wealth Gap Sparks Controversy Over Proposed California Billionaire Tax appeared first on TechRepublic.

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These Gen Zers just raised $11.75M to put Africa’s defense back in the hands of Africans

African defense company Terra comes out of stealth with a $11.75M round led by Joe Lonsdale’s 8VC.

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