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SKYX Platforms (NASDAQ: SKYX) announced that management will participate in the 38th Annual ROTH Conference, taking place March 22–24, 2026 in Dana Point, California, where executives will host one-on-one meetings with institutional investors and analysts. The company said the event provides an opportunity to engage with the investment community as it continues expanding its smart home platform technologies, strategic partnerships and market presence.

Cyngn (NASDAQ: CYN) announced the closing of its previously announced registered direct offering, raising approximately $9.65 million in gross proceeds through the sale of 5,000,000 shares of common stock and pre-funded warrants at $1.93 per share, with the majority of the offering purchased by a single institutional investor. The transaction was priced at the market under Nasdaq rules and closed on March 17, 2026, with proceeds expected to support general corporate purposes and working capital. Aegis Capital Corp. acted as exclusive placement agent.

NRx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: NRXP) announced it received a letter from the FDA’s Bioequivalence Program stating no bioequivalence deficiencies were identified at this time in its Abbreviated New Drug Application, with a preliminary determination ahead of anticipated approval in Summer 2026. The company highlighted its preservative-free ketamine formulation, which excludes benzethonium chloride, as a potential advancement in safety and stability, while continuing to pursue regulatory pathways for broader therapeutic use.

REalloys (NASDAQ: ALOY) was featured in a market commentary published by OilPrice.com and authored by Michael Kern, which examines how China’s control over rare earth metallization continues to underpin critical global technology supply chains supporting companies including Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU), Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD), International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM), Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META). The report highlights REalloys’ efforts to reestablish North American metallization capacity through its Ohio operations, addressing a key gap in converting rare earth oxides into high-purity metals and alloys essential for permanent magnet production.

New regulations approved by Texas health officials will force retailers to remove smokable hemp products from store shelves before the end of March.

French authorities say they are making progress in a series of investigations linked to crypto-related kidnapping cases after a new wave of arrests connected to a violent abduction last summer.

Bitcoin hovered near $67,200 on Monday after several days of limited movement, but signs are emerging that its grip on the broader crypto market may be weakening.

ECGI Holdings (OTC: ECGI) announced that its RezyFi mortgage tokenization pilot has attracted third-party industry attention, including coverage by Inside Mortgage Finance, as it advances testing of digitally native mortgage pool tokens through its partnership with Nomyx Technology Labs. The company said ongoing ecosystem developments, including Nomyx’s relationship with tZERO, support the broader institutional framework around tokenization, while ECGI continues progressing the pilot toward key milestones and commercial launch readiness.

Oragenics (NYSE American: OGEN) announced the filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, alongside a shareholder update highlighting operational, clinical and financial progress. The company reported key 2025 milestones including restored NYSE American compliance, a $16.5 million capital raise, U.S.-based drug manufacturing transition and advancement of its ONP-002 program, while outlining early 2026 progress toward Phase IIa trial initiation in Australia and strategic priorities focused on patient enrollment, U.S. regulatory advancement and expansion of its CNS pipeline.

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With no seeming end to the war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, countries should consider tapping into renewables to offset increased energy costs caused by the ongoing conflict. Predictably, the Iran war has caused gas and oil prices to jump, and with the U.S. actively turning away from renewables under the Trump administration, experts believe the country is depriving itself of energy independence.

Bitcoin’s response to the current conflict involving Iran is starting to mirror the price behavior seen in the early weeks following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Since the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran a fortnight ago, oil prices have risen by approximately 40% and they are set to climb further as the conflict enters its third week. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut by the Iranians and Middle East oil export hubs increasingly coming into the crosshairs of this war, the supply disruptions are setting up oil for major price increases .

Online dating company Bumble is introducing a new artificial intelligence assistant designed to improve how people connect on the platform. The company hopes this new feature will help users find more meaningful matches and create better conversations.

Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI) announced it has completed participation in the U.S. Army Transforming in Contact (TiC) 2.0 Autonomous Breach event, where its patented AI tools were deployed in real-world operational environments by soldiers and command personnel during a two-week exercise at Fort Hood, Texas. The company’s SPOTD platform and NODE system were used to identify threats, generate terrain models, and support mission planning, with the performance driving expanded pipeline opportunities and new capability requests from Army personnel.

Renewal Fuels (OTC: RNWF) reported that the Delaware Court of Chancery denied a plaintiff’s motions related to its Series 2020 Super Voting Preferred Share, finding no colorable ownership claim or risk of irreparable harm, while the company plans to file a motion to dismiss within 30 days and continues separate litigation in Washington State regarding the return of improperly issued shares. The company also withdrew and refiled its Form 10 under Section 12(g) after addressing clerical and classification matters, noting that the updates did not impact previously reported financial results.

YY Group Holding (NASDAQ: YYGH) announced the launch of a robotics pilot program in Las Vegas, Nevada, where it will test hospitality and security robots in collaboration with a local robotics company over an expected one-year period. The program will evaluate real-world applications across hotel operations, guest services, and security monitoring, with the company aiming to assess improvements in efficiency and service delivery and potentially expand deployments across hospitality and commercial properties if successful.

Knightscope (NASDAQ: KSCP) announced an expansion of its workforce to more than 400 personnel and granted inducement equity awards totaling 329,526 shares of common stock to 320 new employees, approved under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The awards, issued at an exercise price of $3.82 with a multi-year vesting schedule, support hiring across security agents and leadership roles as the company scales its technology-enabled security services and recurring revenue deployments nationwide.

Scinai Immunotherapeutics (NASDAQ: SCNI) announced that it received written notification from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Department on March 12, 2026, indicating it is not in compliance with the Nasdaq Capital Market’s minimum bid price requirement under Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) after its American Depositary Shares traded below $1.00 for 30 consecutive business days. The notice has no immediate impact on the listing or trading of the company’s ADSs, and Scinai has been granted a 180-day compliance period through Sept. 8, 2026, during which it may regain compliance if its closing bid price meets or exceeds $1.00 for at least 10 consecutive business days.

Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) announced it will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 prior to market open on March 19, 2026, followed by a conference call and live webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET the same day. CEO Nathaniel Bradley and CFO Brett Moyer will host the presentation, with dial-in access available for U.S. and international participants.

Innovation Beverage Group (NASDAQ: IBG) announced the closing of a registered public offering that generated approximately $6 million in gross proceeds before fees and expenses. The offering consisted of 3,428,569 common units or pre-funded units, each including one ordinary share or pre-funded warrant along with Series A and Series B warrants to purchase additional ordinary shares at an exercise price of $1.75 per share. The company said $2.5 million of the net proceeds will be used to provide a non-interest-bearing loan to Blockfuel to support the exercise of its call right under a December 2025 agreement, with the remaining funds allocated to general corporate purposes and working capital, while Aegis Capital Corp. acted as the exclusive placement agent for the transaction.

Renewal Fuels (OTC: RNWF) (d/b/a American Fusion), an advanced energy platform company focused on the development and commercialization of fusion energy technologies, is expanding its intellectual property portfolio and leadership team as it pursues the development and commercialization of its Texatron(TM) fusion energy platform.

Roth Capital Partners announced it will host its 38th Annual Conference from March 22-24, 2026, at The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel in Dana Point, California, bringing together institutional investors, public and private company executives and industry leaders for three days of one-on-one meetings, analyst-hosted fireside chats, panels, keynotes and networking events. The invite-only conference will focus on investment opportunities across sectors including technology and media, digital assets, sustainability, consumer, energy, healthcare, metals and mining and engineering services, while also featuring discussions on topics such as AI and power infrastructure, defense and space, next-generation technology, health and aging and market dynamics.

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Wearable Devices (NASDAQ: WLDS) announced a significant expansion of its AI expert advisory board to support the advancement of its ai6 Labs initiative, which is focused on neural AI innovation powered by non-invasive electromyography technology and the company’s Mudra platform. The company said the expanded advisory leadership includes Leor Stern as Senior AI Advisor for strategic growth alongside existing advisor Pankaj Kedia and Head of Growth, AI and Innovation Ron Kaldes, strengthening efforts to accelerate development of touchless, intent-driven human-machine interfaces and expand partnerships across the global wearable and AI ecosystem.

The U.S. military has confirmed that AI systems are actively involved in its ongoing operations against Iran, an admission that has added significant fuel to an international debate that was already running hot.

Europe has taken an important step in powering its fast-growing digital economy with the launch of the first data center in the region that operates using a microgrid. The new facility, located near Dublin, Ireland, is designed to run independently from the national electricity grid, providing a new solution to the rising energy demands of modern technology.

Investors may be getting concerned by the sharp swings in the price of gold and many are wondering whether this precious metal has started behaving like other asset classes, such as equities. These concerns may be valid to some extent, because, like other markets, the gold market responds to factors like the strength of the dollar and news headlines that drive all markets.

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LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LIXT), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, and the company’s subsidiary, Liora Technologies, both develop cancer therapies that, when combined, have the potential to improve outcomes and results for cancer patients.

Rail Vision (NASDAQ: RVSN) announced the successful completion of a proof of concept demonstration of its AI-integrated MainLine railway safety system in India following a two-month evaluation conducted under real-world operating conditions with a major local rail operator in collaboration with Sujan Industries. The company said the trial assessed real-time object detection and classification, operational stability and performance across varying environmental conditions, with the customer providing positive feedback and indicating the system is suitable for further evaluation and potential controlled deployment across the Indian railway network.

NRx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: NRXP) announced that minutes from a Type C meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration support the agency’s willingness to review a New Drug Application for NRX-100, a preservative-free ketamine formulation, based on existing clinical trial data demonstrating substantial evidence of effectiveness without requiring additional clinical trials. The company said the FDA also confirmed openness to reviewing Real World Evidence as confirmatory data and indicated no additional nonclinical or bridging studies would be required, while NRx plans to pursue a primary indication for treating severe depression in patients who may experience suicidal ideation and continues to await a Summer 2026 decision on a separate Abbreviated New Drug Application for preservative-free ketamine for anesthesia use.

Pelican Acquisition (NASDAQ: PELI) is a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.

HeartBeam (NASDAQ: BEAT) is a medical technology company dedicated to transforming the detection and monitoring of critical cardiac conditions. The company is creating the first-ever cable-free device capable of collecting ECG signals in 3D, from three non-coplanar directions, and synthesizing the signals into a 12-lead ECG. This platform technology is designed for portable devices that can be used wherever the patient is to deliver actionable heart intelligence. Physicians will be able to identify cardiac health trends and acute conditions and direct patients to the appropriate care – all outside of a medical facility, thus redefining the future of cardiac health management. HeartBeam’s 3D ECG technology received FDA clearance for arrhythmia assessment in December 2024 and the 12-Lead ECG synthesis software in December 2025 1 . The company holds over 20 issued patents related to technology enablement. For more information, visit the company’s website at: www.HeartBeam.com

BranchOut Food (NASDAQ: BOF) announced that it will participate in the 38th Annual ROTH Conference on March 23-24 in Dana Point, California, where management will conduct one-on-one investor meetings focused on the company’s strategic growth initiatives, recent operational milestones and opportunities across the healthy snack and ingredient markets. The company said discussions will highlight expansion of its proprietary GentleDry(TM) dehydration technology, growth in retail, private label and ingredient channels, strategic partnerships, global manufacturing initiatives and its long-term plan to scale production and distribution.

Compounds derived from marijuana may offer a new direction for addressing one of the most widespread chronic liver illnesses worldwide, according to recent findings from researchers at Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

USA Rare Earth (Nasdaq: USAR) and Texas Mineral Resources (OTCQB: TMRC) announced a definitive agreement under which USAR will acquire all outstanding shares of TMRC in exchange for 3,823,328 shares of USAR common stock in a transaction valued at approximately $73 million. The acquisition will consolidate USAR’s ownership of the Round Top Project in Texas, making the company the sole operator and 100% economic beneficiary of the rare earth and critical minerals development as it advances its accelerated mining plan toward expected commercial production in 2028 and builds a U.S.-anchored, non-China mine-to-magnet supply chain.

Suntex Enterprises (OTC: SNTX) announced plans to pursue a proposed dividend distribution of Suntex Enterprises shares to shareholders of Golden Triangle Ventures (OTCID: GTVH), subject to regulatory review and approval. The proposed corporate action, expected to be submitted to FINRA, is currently anticipated to be structured at an approximate 30:1 ratio and is intended to align Golden Triangle Ventures shareholders with operating businesses under discussion for potential acquisition by Suntex Enterprises as the company works to expand its diversified operating platform.

Standex International (NYSE: SXI) announced it has divested Federal Industries, its display merchandising business within the Specialty Solutions segment, to AeriTek Global Holdings LLC, a portfolio company of private equity firm Mill Point Capital, in a transaction valued at approximately $70 million. Federal Industries generated about $35.7 million in net revenue in fiscal year 2025, and Standex said it plans to use the proceeds from the sale in accordance with its capital allocation strategy, including organic growth initiatives, acquisitions and debt repayment. Roth Capital Partners LLC and Foley Hoag LLP served as exclusive financial and legal advisors to Standex, respectively.

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FG Nexus (NASDAQ: FGNX, FGNXP) was recognized as the top-performing SPAC sponsor by median returns and the second-ranking sponsor by average returns in an industry study conducted by EarlyBirdCapital. The recognition reflected the track record of FG Merchant Partners’ leadership team, including Larry Swets, Hassan Baqar, Kyle Cerminara and Joe Moglia, whose experience across the SPAC lifecycle included participation in 10 SPACs over nearly two decades as sponsors, officers, directors or advisors, completing multiple business combinations while maintaining a disciplined, value-oriented approach focused on long-term shareholder value.

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Pelican Acquisition (NASDAQ: PELI) partner Greenland Energy’s incoming CEO Robert Price said global energy markets may be underestimating structural risks to oil supply, citing geopolitical chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz and declining long-term investment in conventional production. In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Price emphasized that frontier exploration efforts, including the company’s work in Greenland’s Jameson Land Basin, are aimed at addressing future supply constraints rather than short-term price movements, arguing that long-cycle conventional resources will remain essential to maintaining global energy security.

Earlier this week, the price of gold rose slightly as a weaker dollar and declining oil prices helped ease inflation worries amid signs that the Middle East conflict might end in the near future.

Volkswagen has reported one of its worst financial performances in years, with operating profit more than halving in 2025 as the German automaker absorbs the combined weight of American tariffs, a collapsing position in China and deepening problems at two of its most profitable brands. The results confirm that Europe’s biggest auto manufacturer is fighting on multiple fronts simultaneously, and losing ground on most of them.

Significant strides have been made in leveraging checkpoint inhibitor therapy to combat a number of cancers over the recent years. However, not all malignancies respond to these therapies, and those that do often become resistant, or are discontinued due to adverse reactions within the immune system. Now, researchers have shown that gut microbiota are one of the key factors influencing the success of immunotherapy targeting PD-L1 and PD-1 gene expression.

AI company Anthropic has taken legal action against the U.S. Defense Department, accusing the government of unlawfully labeling the firm a national security “supply chain risk.” The lawsuits, filed Monday in federal courts, mark the latest development in a prolonged dispute between the company and defense officials over how the military can use its advanced AI systems.

Plastic and chemical industries will stay hooked on oil long after the transport sector has largely moved on, and their appetite for it is growing rather than shrinking. Electric vehicles are steadily eroding one of oil’s biggest markets, but a separate industrial demand is quietly expanding to replace it.

Meta is taking steps to increasingly rely on in-house AI chips as it moves to reduce its dependence on chips made by other companies. The firm revealed that it started this project back in 2023 and plans to release four new generations of its chips in the coming two years.

Bitcoin has moved back above the $68,000 mark as the cryptocurrency market shows signs of renewed confidence among investors. The latest price movement reflects a broader recovery across major digital assets, with several large cryptocurrencies posting gains as traders return to riskier investments.

Pelican Acquisition (NASDAQ: PELI) announced that Ashiq Merchant has been appointed chief financial officer of Greenland Energy Company ahead of the proposed business combination between the two entities. Upon completion of the transaction, which is expected to follow the March 17, 2026 Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders, the combined company is expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “GLND,” with Merchant overseeing financial operations, capital markets strategy, governance and regulatory compliance as the company advances development plans for the Jameson Land Basin.

ParaZero Technologies (NASDAQ: PRZO), an aerospace defense company developing autonomous solutions for the global manned and unmanned aerial systems industry, announced it has received a new purchase order from an Israeli defense entity for its DefendAir counter-unmanned aerial systems platform. The order includes delivery of an evaluation kit featuring DefendAir net pods along with live exercises and training intended to support rapid operational deployment and readiness. The DefendAir system uses patented non-explosive net-launcher technology designed to neutralize hostile drones while minimizing collateral impact and addressing evolving aerial threats across urban and battlefield environments.

Growing geopolitical tension in global energy markets is drawing renewed attention to technologies that promise domestically produced, non-fossil power. Among the companies positioning themselves in this emerging landscape is Renewal Fuels (OTC: RNWF) (d/b/a American Fusion), an advanced energy platform company focused on the development and commercialization of new technology fusion energy. The company recently highlighted the strategic relevance of fusion energy as conflict between the United States and Iran raises concerns about global energy supply disruptions ( https://ibn.fm/iwgnz ).

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Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE) announced the launch of the Self-Service Mortgage Experience (“SSME”), a new pathway within its proprietary technology platform designed to give borrowers greater flexibility and control during the mortgage process. The first phase of the feature launched March 11, 2026, and is currently available to half of borrowers applying for a conventional mortgage through Beeline’s platform, enabling eligible users to move through key early steps of the mortgage process, explore customized mortgage rate scenarios and request a rate lock at any time through an AI-driven loan tracker integrated with Beeline’s digital assistant “Bob,” while still allowing borrowers to connect with loan guides for support as needed.

Aditxt (NASDAQ: ADTX), a social innovation platform accelerating promising health innovations, announced the acquisition of Ignite Proteomics LLC, a commercial-stage precision oncology company focused on improving therapy selection in cancer care through functional proteomics. Ignite’s Reverse Phase Protein Array platform is designed to measure protein expression and activity directly from tumor samples, providing insight into whether targeted therapies are likely to be effective, information that may not be captured by genomic testing alone. Under the terms of the transaction, Aditxt acquired Ignite through the issuance of 36,000 shares of newly designated Series A-2 Convertible Preferred Stock with an aggregate stated value of $36 million, with Ignite to operate as a subsidiary within Aditxt’s oncology initiatives.

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Renewal Fuels (OTC: RNWF) announced completion of PCAOB audits of its financial statements for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 and the submission of a Form 10 Registration Statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as the company advances toward becoming a fully reporting public company under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company also intends to pursue qualification for the OTCQB Venture Market and reinstatement of a Rule 15c2-11 quotation as initial steps toward a potential uplisting to a national securities exchange, while continuing discussions with investment banks regarding potential capital markets initiatives to support development of the Texatron(TM) fusion energy platform.

Tonix Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: TNXP), a fully integrated commercial biotechnology company, reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2025, highlighting the U.S. launch of TONMYA(TM), the first new medicine approved for fibromyalgia in more than 15 years. The product, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in August 2025, became commercially available by prescription on Nov. 17, 2025, and early launch metrics indicate growing prescriber uptake, with more than 1,500 healthcare providers prescribing the therapy and approximately 2,500 patients initiating treatment. Tonix also advanced several pipeline programs during the year, including in-licensing TNX-4800 for the seasonal prevention of Lyme disease, receiving Investigational New Drug clearance for the HORIZON Phase 2 study of TNX-102 SL for major depressive disorder and progressing development across its immunology and rare disease programs, while ending the year with approximately $207.6 million in cash and cash equivalents to support operations into the first quarter of 2027.

Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE) CEO Nick Liuzza discussed the company’s newly launched Self-Service Mortgage Experience (“SSME”) during a recent interview with Benzinga, highlighting how the platform is designed to give borrowers greater control over the mortgage process through a digital-first approach. The technology enables borrowers to review customized mortgage rate scenarios and request rate locks directly through Beeline’s platform while still maintaining access to loan professionals when guidance is needed.

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LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings (NASDAQ: LIXT) continues to promote its lead oncology asset, LB 100, through a partnership-driven model designed to accelerate development and improve scientific validation. Recently, the company announced the expansion of its ongoing clinical collaboration with the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and GSK plc to evaluate LB 100 in combination with dostarlimab for the treatment of ovarian clear cell carcinoma ( https://nnw.fm/xi8sP ).

HeartBeam (NASDAQ: BEAT), a medical technology company focused on transforming cardiac care by providing powerful cardiac insights, reported financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2025, highlighting progress toward commercialization following U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) 510(k) clearance of its 12-lead electrocardiogram (“ECG”) synthesis software in December 2025. The company has initiated a limited market launch targeting concierge and preventive cardiology groups and secured its first commercial partnership with ClearCardio(TM), while also enrolling initial patients in its ALIGN-ACS pilot study evaluating the HeartBeam System for heart attack detection. Additional developments include completion of a prototype extended-wear 12-lead ECG patch, a strategic collaboration with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to advance AI-enabled ECG algorithms and the appointment of a new chief commercial officer to support growth initiatives.

Legislators in Virginia have approved legislation to safeguard the parental rights of individuals who legally use cannabis under state law. The proposal, introduced by Delegate Nadarius Clark, received approval from both the House and the Senate after revisions were added. The measure now awaits a decision from Governor Abigail Spanberger.

As demand for organic food continues to grow, one input remains difficult to scale: organic phosphate fertilizer. Nevada Organic Phosphate (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF), a B.C.-based leader in organic sedimentary phosphate exploration, is developing its Murdock Mountain project in northeastern Nevada as an important potential solution to that constraint, targeting a supply of naturally occurring phosphate suitable for direct use in organic agriculture.

Growing signs of weakness are emerging in the global copper market, particularly in physical trading. Even before geopolitical tensions surrounding the conflict in Iran raised fears about slower global economic growth, copper sellers were already facing difficulty finding buyers.

Humanoid robots have made it onto a working factory floor, and Xiaomi got there first. The Chinese tech giant ran two bipedal machines through three hours of active production work at its Beijing electric vehicle plant, recording a task completion rate above 90% in the pilot trial. For an industry that has spent years promising this moment, the trial is the closest thing yet to proof of concept.

California, led by Democratic governor Gavin Newsom, has decided to break with the federal positions on public health and has resolved to stand by policies backed by science rather than the controversial positions being taken by the federal government through its health secretary R. F. Kennedy Jr.

In sectors where decisions carry serious consequences, such as medical diagnosis, professionals often need to understand how AI reaches its conclusions. A research team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has introduced a new technique designed to make these systems both more transparent and more accurate.

Canada and India have formalized a sweeping energy partnership that closes a chapter of diplomatic estrangement and anchors a long-term economic relationship. Mark Carney became the first Canadian prime minister to visit India for face-to-face talks in seven years. Agreements signed across Mumbai and New Delhi cover nuclear fuel, renewables, hydrogen, critical minerals and trade.

The pace at which the AI boom was expected to pan out this year has come under scrutiny as energy markets are rattled by the war in the Middle East. Semiconductor stocks have experienced high levels of volatility since Israel and the U.S. attacked Iran, and there are concerns that if the war drags on for much longer, the AI industry could suffer significant setbacks .

Several of the largest banks in the United States are considering taking legal action against the country’s banking regulator over new rules related to cryptocurrency companies. The dispute centers on decisions made by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), which has recently made it easier for crypto and fintech companies to obtain special banking licenses.