
Companies

Trump administration proposes $900 million White House construction plan
Proposal includes infrastructure upgrades and renovations at the presidential residence, per Washington Post report.

Horizon3.ai’s $250M raise signals push into government pentesting
The autonomous security platform’s latest funding round, led by NightDragon and NEA, adds defense and telecom heavyweights as it targets high-assurance contracts.

Zhu Rongji, former Chinese premier, dies at 98
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, a key architect of China's economic reforms, has died at the age of 98.

Meta faces largest U.S. youth social media lawsuit in 29 states
Legal battle over alleged harm to minors from Instagram and Facebook launches in California, marking a pivotal test for social media litigation.

FlightAware sues Kalshi over flight data misuse
Aviation data provider FlightAware alleges Kalshi misused its cancellation data in trading contracts, seeking damages for trademark infringement and reputational harm.

Former Toyota Chairman Okuda, architect of global expansion, dies at 93
Okuda reshaped Toyota into a global automotive leader through aggressive international growth strategies during his tenure.

Counter-UAS market seen tripling by 2030 amid defense expansion
Global counter-drone sector poised for 200% growth as military and commercial demand surges, with defense contractors positioning for market leadership.

Iconex buys Heartland Label Printers in expansion push
Iconex acquires Heartland Label Printers to expand its labeling solutions portfolio amid rising demand for specialized packaging.

U.S. FDA finalizes produce safety guidance for fresh-cut items
New rules aim to enhance microbial controls and reduce contamination risks in freshly cut fruits and vegetables. Industry groups to review compliance timelines.

Turkish F-16 fighter jet crashes during training, pilot survives
Incident occurred during a routine training exercise in central Turkey. No civilian or infrastructure damage reported.

TD SYNNEX expands IBM hardware distribution to 20 new countries
Tech distributor TD SYNNEX secures IBM partnership to broaden global reach for servers, storage and AI infrastructure.

Elanco gains FDA nod for screwworm treatment
U.S. regulator grants emergency authorization for Elanco’s topical spray to combat New World screwworm infestations in livestock.

Duffy highlights telecom disruptions after Trump helicopter incident
U.S. Senator Mike Duffy acknowledges potential infrastructure damage following a helicopter incident near a telecom facility, raising concerns over service reliability.

Firefly Aerospace earnings to highlight lunar contract focus
Space launch firm’s results expected to underscore growing role in NASA’s lunar missions amid rising commercial space activity.

Game Your Game wins 500-unit order from GolfSuites
Supplier secures significant contract to deliver units for golf entertainment provider. Terms and financial details not disclosed.

Global Engine Group to build Malaysia space-AI infrastructure
Malaysian government-backed initiative aims to enhance national satellite and AI capabilities through a new infrastructure project.

Cyabra names Keith Noble as VP of government sales
Cyabra, a cybersecurity firm specializing in disinformation detection, appoints Noble to lead government sales amid rising digital threat concerns.

Abbott, Google Health to develop AI glucose monitoring tools
Partnership combines Abbott’s continuous glucose monitoring tech with Google’s AI to enhance diabetes management analytics.


Wix unveils AI agent platform for small businesses
Symphony AI automates customer service, marketing and operations for SMBs. Platform integrates with Wix’s website and e-commerce tools.

SciTec awarded $93.7M radar modernization contract
U.S. defense contractor SciTec secures a Pentagon contract to upgrade aging radar systems, marking a key step in military modernization efforts.

Rekor secures $22 million traffic monitoring contract in South Carolina
The AI-driven traffic management firm will deploy its systems across state highways under a multi-year agreement.

GeneDx launches online exome testing for pediatric patients
Company expands genetic testing access with direct-to-consumer platform for children, aiming to improve diagnostic timelines.

VolitionRx tests finger-prick sepsis prototype in patients
Biotech firm VolitionRx advances a rapid sepsis detection device for clinical trials, aiming to improve early diagnosis through a finger-prick blood test.

Bank of America pledges $250 billion for U.S. infrastructure financing
Lender commits capital to tech and energy projects amid broader push for domestic infrastructure development.









