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Let’s take a look at some of the volume price analysis anomalies in the markets.
Bitcoin rallied significantly during the early part of the week to break above the $120,000 level but has turned around to show signs of exhaustion.
Bitcoin rallied significantly during the early part of the week to break above the $120,000 level but has turned around to show signs of exhaustion.
The lending technology disruptor dropped, despite posting excellent results.
The lending technology disruptor dropped, despite posting excellent results.
The chain does not want customers to confront people who are stealing, just to blow the whistle on them.
The federal government has confirmed that it will not be issuing new stimulus checks this summer, debunking circulating online rumors.What Happened: On Friday, the internet was abuzz with rumors that the U.S. government was planning to distribute stimulus checks to certain income brackets in the near future. However, the IRS has clarified that no such legislation has been passed by Congress, and therefore, no new stimulus checks will be issued in the upcoming weeks, reports the Associated Press. Claims that the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department had approved $1,390 stimulus checks for low- and middle-income taxpayers by the end of the summer were also debunked by the IRS. As per the repot, an IRS official stated that this claim is false and no new stimulus checks will be distributed this summer.Earlier this year, the IRS had announced plans to distribute about $2.4 ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
High airport fees and too much competition led to the end of an airline launched in 2004.
Warrington, UK – August 13, 2025 – The recent all-time highs for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ripple’s XRP have not cooled the crypto market—in fact, they’ve sparked a fresh wave of asset reallocation. While the thrill of short-term trading remains tempting, the sharp price swings, constant monitoring, and emotional toll have led more investors to realize [...]
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Fjarde AP Fonden Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund trimmed its position in shares of Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL – Free Report) by 21.5% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 52,239 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after selling 14,300 shares during the period. [...]
Prudential PLC increased its holdings in Ventas, Inc. (NYSE:VTR – Free Report) by 91.7% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 9,189 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after acquiring an additional 4,396 shares during the [...]
Philadelphia Trust Co. decreased its holdings in shares of Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX – Free Report) by 9.9% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 14,644 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after selling 1,609 shares during the period. Philadelphia Trust Co.’s holdings in Chevron [...]
Progressive Investment Management Corp reduced its position in Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE – Free Report) by 2.2% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 10,737 shares of the software company’s stock after selling 245 shares during the period. Adobe makes [...]
Philadelphia Trust Co. lowered its stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK – Free Report) by 7.5% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 52,966 shares of the company’s stock after selling 4,317 shares during the quarter. Philadelphia Trust Co.’s holdings [...]
Ethic Inc. boosted its stake in Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB – Free Report) by 10.6% in the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 45,812 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 4,405 shares during the quarter. Ethic Inc.’s holdings in Airbnb were worth $5,552,000 at the end of the most recent reporting [...]
Elevatus Welath Management reduced its stake in shares of AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV – Free Report) by 17.6% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 2,110 shares of the company’s stock after selling 450 shares during the quarter. Elevatus Welath Management’s holdings in [...]
EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC reduced its holdings in Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT – Free Report) by 37.2% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 12,864 shares of the healthcare product maker’s stock after selling 7,636 shares during the quarter. EverSource Wealth [...]
Menora Mivtachim Holdings LTD. decreased its holdings in Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT – Free Report) by 23.7% during the first quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 1,095,288 shares of the healthcare product maker’s stock after selling 339,460 shares during the period. Menora Mivtachim Holdings LTD.’s holdings in Abbott Laboratories were worth $145,290,000 as of its [...]
Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd. grew its stake in Zoom Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZM – Free Report) by 5.7% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 82,338 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 4,439 shares during the [...]
Global Endowment Management LP decreased its position in shares of Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS – Free Report) by 44.0% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,446 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,134 shares during the period. Global Endowment [...]
Russell Investments Group Ltd. raised its position in shares of Cincinnati Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:CINF – Free Report) by 23.5% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 200,029 shares of the insurance provider’s stock after buying an additional 38,086 shares during the quarter. [...]
Progressive Investment Management Corp cut its holdings in iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:IVW – Free Report) by 2.8% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 14,000 shares of the company’s stock after selling 400 shares during the period. Progressive Investment Management Corp’s holdings [...]
Tokio Marine Asset Management Co. Ltd. boosted its holdings in shares of Hershey Company (The) (NYSE:HSY – Free Report) by 3.2% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 4,291 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 134 shares during the [...]
Israel Alarmed Over Suspected Chinese Support For Iranian Missile Program Via The CradleIsrael is concerned about a surge in military cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and China, according to a report by Yedioth Ahronoth. The report notes that the concern lies with Chinese–Iranian cooperation on the manufacture of surface-to-surface missiles. It also says western intelligence agencies, particularly European agencies, have observed close cooperation between Tehran and Beijing recently. Shutterstock“We do not know China's intentions yet, and we have sent clear messages to them, but Beijing does not confirm that it intends to supply Iran with surface-to-surface missiles,” Israeli officials are cited as saying by the outlet. According to the report, China “is now actually rebuilding the Iranian capabilities.”In late July, Israel’s Ambassador to the US, Yechiel Leiter, warned that there were “troubling” signs of Chinese support for Iranian efforts to rebuild and restock its missile arsenal following the 12-day, US-backed Israeli war in June. “There's some traffic that is troubling for us ... and we want to make sure that we're not dealing with chemicals [and] the ability to reconstitute a ballistic missile program,” Leiter said in an interview with Voice of America. He said Israel bears responsibility for ensuring that “China or other bad actors don't allow them to reconstitute” missile stockpiles. “There's no reason why we couldn't have good relations with the people of China. But we certainly don't want to see China acting alongside those who threaten our very existence.”Weeks before the ambassador’s remarks, Middle East Eye (MEE) reported that China sent surface-to-air missile batteries to Iran after the 12-day war. The report said Tehran has paid for new Chinese deliveries with shipments of Iranian oil. The Israeli army stated it would prevent Iran from being able to fire ballistic missiles at Israel during the war, but failed to achieve that goal. Iran’s missiles caused widespread destruction across Israel. Key universities, research centers, and technological hubs were struck. Several military bases were also hit, yet media censorship has prevented much of the details from being released.The Yedioth Ahronoth report comes as there is talk of a renewed war between Israel and Iran. Israeli officials have publicly threatened to resume strikes on the Islamic Republic. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on 27 June that he instructed the Israeli army to prepare an “enforcement plan” against Iran’s nuclear and missile programs. Tehran has vowed to continue pursuing nuclear enrichment and a peaceful nuclear energy program, despite threats. Intelligence assessments have confirmed that US President Donald Trump’s bunker-buster attack on Iran, while damaging, failed to “obliterate” the country’s atomic energy program.An analysis by Foreign Policy released on August 11 suggested a potential resumption of the Israel–Iran war. “Israel is likely to launch another war with Iran before December – perhaps even as early as late August. Iran is expecting and preparing for the attack. It played the long game in the first war, pacing its missile attacks as it anticipated a protracted conflict. In the next round, however, Iran is likely to strike decisively from the outset, aiming to dispel any notion that it can be subdued under Israeli military dominance,” it said, warning that the next battle would “be far bloodier than the first.” Tyler DurdenFri, 08/15/2025 - 22:35
I wrote earlier today about US electric car sales increasing 20% year over year in July. I noted in that article that Tesla’s average transaction price (ATP) was down by more than $5,000 in July 2025 versus July 2024. However, I didn’t notice something else about that until I looked ... [continued]The post Tesla One Of Only Two Automakers To Drop Prices Year Over Year In USA appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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After 18 Years Without A Voice, AI-Powered Brain Implant Helps Stroke Survivor Speak Again At age 30, Ann Johnson’s life in Saskatchewan was full. She taught math and physical education at a high school, coached volleyball and basketball, and had recently married and welcomed her first child. At her wedding, she delivered a 15-minute speech filled with joy.Everything changed in 2005, when she suffered a brainstem stroke while playing volleyball with friends. The stroke left her with locked-in syndrome - near-total paralysis and an inability to speak. “She would try to speak, but her mouth wouldn’t move and no sound would come out,” researchers said. For nearly two decades, she communicated slowly using an eye-tracking system, spelling out words one letter at a time.In 2022, Johnson became the third participant in a clinical trial run by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, and the University of California, Berkeley. The project aimed to restore speech using a brain-computer interface, or neuroprosthesis, that bypasses the body’s damaged connections.Ann Johnson became paralyzed after a brainstem stroke in 2005, at age 30. As the third participant in a clinical trial led by researchers at UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco, she heard her voice again in 2022, the first time in 18 years. Noah Berger, 2023“We were able to get a good sense of the part of the brain that is actually responsible for speech production,” said Gopala Anumanchipalli, an assistant professor at UC Berkeley who began the work in 2015 as a postdoctoral researcher with Edward Chang, a UCSF neurosurgeon. “From there, they figured out how to computationally model the process so that they could synthesize from brain activity what someone is trying to say.”The device records signals from the brain’s speech centers, sending them to an AI model trained to translate the activity into text, sound, or even facial animation. “Just like how Siri translates your voice to text, this AI model translates the brain activity into the text or the audio or the facial animation,” said Kaylo Littlejohn, a Ph.D. student and co-lead on the study.To give Johnson an embodied experience, researchers had her choose from a selection of avatars, and they used a recording of her wedding speech to recreate her voice. An implant plugged into a computer nearby rested on top of the region of her brain that processes speech, acting as a kind of thought decoder. Then they showed her sentences and asked her to try to say them.“She can’t, because she has paralysis, but those signals are still being invoked from her brain, and the neural recording device is sensing those signals,” said Littlejohn. The neural decoding device then sends them to the computer where the AI model resides, where they’re translated. “Just like how Siri translates your voice to text, this AI model translates the brain activity into the text or the audio or the facial animation,” he said. -Berkeley.eduFor Johnson, the trial was emotional. “What do you think of my artificial voice? Tell me about yourself. I am doing well today,” she asked her husband during one session. The researchers had used a recording of her wedding speech to recreate her voice and paired it with a digital avatar she had chosen.“We didn’t want to read her mind,” Anumanchipalli emphasized. “We really wanted to give her the agency to do this. In some sessions where she’s doing nothing, we have the decoder running, and it does nothing because she’s not trying to say anything. Only when she’s attempting to say something do we hear a sound or action command.”The early version of the system had an eight-second delay between prompting Johnson and producing speech. But a March study in Nature Neuroscience described a streaming architecture that reduced that to about one second, enabling near-real-time translation. While the avatar in earlier tests bore only a passing resemblance to her, researchers say more lifelike 3D photorealistic versions are possible. “We can imagine that we could create a digital clone that is very much plugged in ... with all the preferences, like how Zoom lets us have all these effects,” Anumanchipalli said.Johnson’s implant was removed in February 2024 for reasons unrelated to the trial, but she continues to advise the research team. She has urged them to develop wireless implants and told them the streaming synthesis “made her feel in control.”Looking ahead, Anumanchipalli said the goal is for neuroprostheses to be “plug-and-play” and part of standard medical care. “If that means they have a digital version of themselves communicating for them, that’s what they need to be able to do,” he said.Johnson hopes to work as a counselor in a physical rehabilitation facility, ideally using such a device. “I want patients there to see me and to know their lives are not over now,” she wrote to a UCSF reporter. “I want to show them that disabilities don’t need to stop us or slow us down.” Tyler DurdenFri, 08/15/2025 - 22:10
On Friday, the high-profile meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended without a deal to end or pause the war in Ukraine, leaving Moscow with a diplomatic boost but little tangible progress toward peace.No Breakthrough Despite ‘Productive' Talks Between Trump-PutinThe nearly three-hour summit, held at an Air Force base in Anchorage, concluded with both leaders calling the talks productive but offering no concrete agreements.Trump said during a press conference, "There were many, many points that we agreed on. I would say a couple of big ones that we haven't quite got there, but we've made some headway... There's no deal until there's a deal."Full story available on Benzinga.com
MALVERN, PA — Annovis Bio, Inc. (NYSE: ANVS) reported progress on its pivotal Phase 3 trial in early Alzheimer’s disease while posting improved second-quarter financial results and expanding its intellectual ...
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Deep Throat For The Deep State Authored by Sasha Gong via American Greatness,By any normal standard, the recent filing from Voice of America (VOA) Director Michael Abramowitz - alleging the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) is trying to fire him illegally - should have been a Beltway bombshell. Instead, it barely rippled the news cycle. That’s convenient for the people who prefer the U.S. government’s vast international broadcasting complex to remain a black box, opaque, unaccountable, and - most importantly - under their control.I remember the last time a VOA director was shown the door. On January 20, 2021, less than two hours after Joe Biden took office, Robert Reilly told me over the phone, “The guards are escorting me out of the building right now.” That same day, the new administration swept out Trump appointees across the USAGM—VOA, RFE/RL, RFA, and MBN—leadership, included—and dissolved boards on the spot. Media outlets applauded, framing it as a restoration of “experienced journalists.” The subtext was unmistakable: the right people were back in charge.Here’s the problem. “Back in charge” at VOA under Biden did not mean neutral, mission-driven journalism beamed to the world. It meant a taxpayer-funded megaphone that echoed the ruling party’s priorities while targeting Donald Trump and his voters. Programming celebrated progressive policies, blurred the line between reporting and advocacy on immigration, and, in multiple languages, provided content that critics say veered into how-to guides for navigating U.S. benefits. When your transmitter reaches 45 language services, the line between domestic influence and foreign broadcasting doesn’t just blur—it disappears.At the center of the current drama is Michael Abramowitz, a former Washington Post editor tapped by then–USAGM chief Amanda Bennett. To Trump supporters, Abramowitz represents continuity with Washington’s media-political nexus; to his defenders, he’s a credentialed professional trying to keep politics out. Both can be true in Washington—and that’s precisely why the structure matters more than the personality.Donald Trump understood VOA’s strategic value. After his 2024 victory, he named Kari Lake, an experienced broadcaster, to lead VOA and redirect it to its core mission: telling America’s story credibly, not carrying any administration’s water. Instead, she ran headlong into a new maze of “reforms” installed during Biden’s tenure. Agency directors could no longer be removed by the CEO; ultimate authority now rested with a seven-member International Broadcasting Advisory Board (including the Secretary of State), whose members meet sporadically and require Senate confirmation—a process famous for taking forever when the minority decides it should. Another tweak eliminated the ability to appoint an interim CEO; the VOA director—inevitably a holdover—would automatically act in the role.Translation: permanent government beats elected government every time.This wasn’t a policy debate about programming standards. It was a procedural encirclement—belt-and-suspenders bureaucracy designed to outlast elections. If you think that’s too cynical, ask Michael Pack, Trump’s first-term USAGM nominee, who waited three and a half years for confirmation. Or ask Kari Lake, who arrived in Washington prepared to lead VOA and discovered she first had to run the gauntlet of a never-ending confirmation calendar.Trump adjusted.If the front door was barricaded, he’d use a side entrance—naming Lake a special adviser with a mandate to unwind a “defunct” agency (Hillary Clinton’s word, not his). That move triggered the present standoff with Abramowitz, who, according to staff accounts and his own legal filing, decided he would not step aside, would not facilitate reforms, and would instead force a legal-political confrontation that keeps the old machine humming.This is not a small fight. USAGM’s $1-billion apparatus shapes how hundreds of millions abroad understand America. If it becomes a domestically resonant propaganda arm—soft power turned inward—then we’ve crossed a line the charter was designed to prevent. And suppose its leadership can be insulated from electoral accountability by clever rule changes and Senate slow-walking. In that case, the “administrative state” has discovered yet another pressure point where it can outlast voters.The fix is simple in principle: restore electoral accountability while preserving the VOA Charter’s editorial independence, set firm timelines for Senate confirmation so nominations can’t be buried by delay, and re-center VOA on its core mission of telling America’s story abroad—measured annually by independent audits. Elections must have operational consequences, and the public should be able to see if the agency is living up to its mandate.Critics will object that giving a president more control risks politicizing coverage. That objection arrives decades too late.The choice isn’t between politicization and purity; it’s between politicization hidden inside an unaccountable bureaucracy and politicization constrained by law, sunlight, and elections. I’ll take the latter.Abramowitz’s lawsuit is not the story—it’s the symptom. The disease is a governing class that prefers to win by rule change rather than persuasion. If the people cannot change the direction of their own government media through the ballot box, then the “deep state” isn’t a conspiracy theory. It’s a workflow.Kari Lake promised to make VOA programming fairer, sharper, and more recognizably American. Let her try—or defeat her vision in the open, not by burying it in process.Sunlight, not stalemate, is the real test of confidence. If USAGM’s defenders believe in their product, they should welcome both. Tyler DurdenFri, 08/15/2025 - 21:45
A federal appeals court overturned a lower court ruling that had blocked the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Cleveland, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Leading Installment Loans in Ohio: Honest Loans - A Top Choice for Quick FundsHonest Loans announced expanded installment loan access across Ohio in response to growing consumer demand for fast, flexible borrowing solutions. The company's 2025 update introduces wider loan ranges, faster approvals, and affordability-focused lending terms designed to support residents with limited credit histories and those facing rising living costs.Ohio continues to serve as a key financial hub in the Midwest, where installment loans have grown in importance over the past five years. As traditional banks apply stricter credit standards, online lenders are filling critical gaps in the borrowing market. Honest Loans' expansion reflects this shift and offers borrowers new opportunities to manage short- and medium-term expenses responsibly.The company reports that requests for installment loans in Ohio rose steadily throughout 2024 and into 2025, with more applicants seeking digital-first loan options. By emphasizing rapid approvals and transparent repayment structures, Honest Loans aims to position itself as one of the most accessible installment lenders serving Ohio communities this year.Learn more about Honest Loans installment loan options in Ohio.Installment Loans and Ohio's Financial LandscapeOhio's financial landscape has evolved rapidly since 2020. Installment loans, once considered secondary to traditional bank loans, now represent a growing segment of consumer borrowing across the state. Rising inflation, higher household costs, and fluctuating employment trends have all contributed to demand for flexible repayment plans.According to state-level data, thousands of Ohio households use installment loans each month to cover urgent expenses, consolidate debt, or fund medium-term goals such as car purchases. Unlike revolving credit, which can leave consumers vulnerable to high and variable interest charges, installment loans provide a predictable path to repayment.Ohio also stands out compared to neighboring states. Borrowers in Ohio demonstrate higher usage rates of installment loans than residents in Indiana or Kentucky, reflecting differences in state regulations and consumer credit profiles. At the same time, digital adoption of financial services has surged across the Midwest. A growing number of borrowers prefer to complete applications online rather than in person, which has allowed companies like Honest Loans to expand their reach.By aligning its 2025 program with these regional trends, Honest Loans seeks to provide Ohio borrowers with an option that balances affordability, speed, and accessibility.Key Features of the 2025 ExpansionThe latest update from Honest Loans introduces several borrower-focused features:Loan Amounts: Borrowers may request amounts ranging from $100 to $50,000, covering both emergency expenses and larger financial needs.Competitive APR: Rates are structured to remain affordable compared to many alternative lenders.Inclusive Access: Applicants with limited or poor credit histories are considered, widening access beyond traditional banking.Fast Approvals: Most applications are reviewed within minutes, with disbursements often completed in less than 24 hours.Streamlined Applications: Borrowers can complete the process online in five minutes, eliminating lengthy paperwork.Each feature reflects an effort to respond to borrower feedback. For example, households facing car repair bills may use smaller loan amounts, while small business owners may turn to larger sums to stabilize operations. ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
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U.S. SOUTHCOM Deploying 4,000 Troops To Latin American Waters As Counter-Narco-Terror Operations Loom The Trump administration is preparing for a large force projection across the Latin American and Caribbean theater.U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) will deploy 4,000 Marines and sailors to counter narco-terrorist cartels. The move aims to enhance hemispheric defense and deter or limit Chinese activity in the region, particularly around critical infrastructure and trade chokepoints.The news of this first comes from CNN, citing unnamed officials who stated:The deployment of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit to US Southern Command, which has not been previously reported, is part of a broader repositioning of military assets to the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility that has been underway over the last three weeks, one of the officials said.A nuclear-powered attack submarine, additional P8 Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft, several destroyers and a guided-missile cruiser are also being allocated to US Southern Command as part of the mission, the officials said.A third person familiar with the matter said the additional assets are “aimed at addressing threats to US national security from specially designated narco-terrorist organizations in the region.”While the deployment is intended primarily as a deterrent, it gives SOUTHCOM prepositioning and allows Trump broad military options if he orders action against narco-terrorists. Officials note the Marines aren’t trained for drug interdiction and would need Coast Guard support.The incoming buildup follows a Pentagon directive making border security, counter-narcotics, and protection of the Panama Canal top priorities. The deployment shifts U.S. assets from earlier Northern Command border operations to a sustained SOUTHCOM presence.Last week, The New York Times reported that Trump issued a directive authorizing the Pentagon to conduct direct military operations against certain Latin American drug cartels. Shortly afterward, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected the future presence of U.S. military forces on her soil.By Wednesday evening, open source intelligence analysts posted flight tracking data of a General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper spy drone operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that flew deep into Mexico.The broader move here by the Trump administration is clear: Enhance hemispheric defense through counter-narcotics operations and maritime security. The second objective is to deter and limit Chinese activity in the region. By making moves to secure the Western Hemisphere, the Trump administration plans to disrupt command-and-control nodes between China and Latin American drug cartels that have waged irregular chemical warfare on the American people through the fentanyl crisis.Source: Heritage FoundationIt might only be a matter of time before the U.S. Department of the Treasury moves to target Mexican and Chinese banks. Tyler DurdenFri, 08/15/2025 - 21:20
AI is rewriting résumés before people even graduate, as students try to steer toward "AI-proof" careers. But according to former Google X Chief Business Officer Mo Gawdat, the sunny idea that AI will replace drudgery with shiny new jobs is, in his words, "100% crap."Gawdat, who spent years at Google's secretive "moonshot factory" developing futuristic projects like self-driving cars and internet-beaming balloons, joined "The Diary of a CEO" podcast to dismantle the rosy talking points tech leaders keep repeating."The best at any job will remain," he said, pointing to elite software developers who deeply understand architecture and technology. "The best... will stay — for a while." That pause matters. Gawdat believes even top performers will eventually feel the pressure once artificial general intelligence — a level of AI that can perform any intellectual task a human can — hits its stride.Don't Miss:The same firms that backed Uber, Venmo and eBay are investing in this pre-IPO company disrupting a $1.8T market — and you can too at just $2.90/share.‘Scrolling To UBI' — Deloitte's ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our analyst ratings page.Wells Fargo initiated coverage on Revolution Medicines, Inc. (NASDAQ:RVMD) with an Overweight rating and announced a price target of $67. Revolution Medicines shares closed at $36.02 on Thursday. See how other analysts view this stock.Piper Sandler analyst Jason Bednar initiated coverage on ICU Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ICUI) with an Overweight rating ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 2.74% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.46%. Currently, AbbVie has a market capitalization of $362.01 billion. Buying $100 In ABBV: If an ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
Fed Chair Faces Scrutiny — and Bats — at Major Policy Speech in Mountain Forum The New York TimesBofA’s Hartnett Sees Profit-Taking in Stocks After Jackson Hole Bloomberg.comFed Chair Powell to speak Aug 22 amid speculation on rate cuts, replacement ReutersPowell’s Jackson Hole Speech: The Huge Stakes This Year Barron'sWall St. Week Ahead-Wall Street trains sights on Jackson Hole Fed gathering Mint
A colony of bats recently took up residence at the storied Jackson Lake Lodge, where central bankers and economic policymakers will convene next week for an exclusive gathering.
Neil Young Ending All Facebook Promotion Over “Meta’s Use Of Chatbots With Children” StereogumMeta’s AI rules have let bots hold ‘sensual’ chats with kids, offer false medical info ReutersUS senators call for Meta probe after Reuters report on its AI policies ca.finance.yahoo.comMeta chatbot flirting with children requires investigation, senator says AxiosMeta’s AI policies let chatbots get romantic with minors The Verge
U.S. President Donald Trump described his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as "HIGH STAKES" in a Truth Social post on Friday, underscoring the geopolitical significance of the talks.The two leaders are scheduled to meet on Aug. 15, a development closely tracked by prediction market traders.What Happened: On Polymarket, bettors are assigning a 99% probability that the meeting will take place by Friday, with more than $2.8 million in trading volume recorded on the contract.The probability has climbed sharply in recent days, reflecting heightened certainty among traders.Market participants are also wagering on specific outcomes and optics surrounding the meeting. Contracts predicting that Trump will ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
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After two solid months of improving mood among U.S. consumers, sentiment unexpectedly cooled in August as concerns over inflation reemerged and weighed heavily on household confidence.GLD ETF is moving fast. Check live prices here. The University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 58.6 in August, down from 61.7 in July and missing expectations of a rise to 62. This marked the first decline in four months, dropping the index to its lowest level since May.The drop was primarily driven by a sharp decline in how Americans feel about their current financial situation. The Current Conditions subindex slid to 60.9 from 68, significantly below forecasts of 67.9. Meanwhile, the Expectations subindex remained more stable, dipping slightly from 52.7 to 52.2, yet still came in above the expected 56.5.Inflation Expectations Rise SharplyWorryingly for the Federal Reserve, inflation expectations reversed course and moved ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
LUXEMBOURG, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitcoin Swift (BTC3), a blockchain project integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with a Proof-of-Yield (PoY) reward system, has entered the final four days of Stage 5 in its ongoing presale. The project has reported participation from more than 2,600 investors, generating over $700,000 in token sales to date and distributing more than $60,000 in staking rewards since the presale began.The project's token price is currently set at $5 in Stage 5. According to the team, the price will rise to $6 in Stage 6, with a launch price targeted at $15. PoY rewards, which are automatically distributed at the end of each presale stage, currently offer a 96% annual percentage yield (APY) for Stage 5 participants. Stage 6 will offer an APY of 83%.Short Presale Cycle With Immediate RewardsThe Bitcoin Swift presale is designed to last just 64 days in total, which is shorter than the typical cycle for comparable blockchain fundraising events. The project has placed emphasis on immediate participation benefits through its PoY mechanism, in which rewards are programmed directly into the protocol for distribution after each stage rather than being deferred until network launch.Stage 5's conclusion marks an important point in the presale timeline, as token pricing will increase while reward rates decrease in the following stage. This setup, the team says, is intended to incentivize early entry and maintain momentum during the fundraising process.Tiered Bonus Structure and Referral ProgramAs part of its current presale stage, Bitcoin Swift is offering a tiered bonus program:Tier 1: $100 – $1,999 → 10% bonus tokensTier 2: $2,000 – $4,999 → 20% bonus tokensTier 3: Over $5,000 → 40% bonus tokensIn addition to the tiered structure, a referral program remains active, providing both the referrer and the referee with an additional 10% bonus on each completed transaction. The bonus programs apply only during the presale period and are separate from the PoY reward distributions.Technology and Development RoadmapBitcoin Swift currently operates on the Solana blockchain, chosen for its high throughput capabilities and low ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
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TOKYO, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Robot Consulting Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:LAWR) (the "Company" or "Robot Consulting"), a Japanese platform service provider focusing on human resource solutions with an intention to expand into legal technology and the metaverse, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.Fiscal Year 2025 Financial SummaryRevenue was JPY675.6 million ($4.5 million) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, compared to JPY693.1 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.Gross profit was JPY671.6 million ($4.5 million) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, compared to JPY673.3 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.Net loss was JPY534.7 million ($3.6 million) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, a decrease of 19.2% from JPY662.0 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.Basic and diluted loss per share was JPY12.7 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, compared to JPY16.1 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.Mr. Amit Thakur, Director and Chief Executive Officer of Robot Consulting, remarked, "In fiscal year 2025, we achieved notable progress in our software business while continuing to streamline our operations. Our software revenue increased by 101.0% year over year, driven by the continued adoption of our Labor Robot platform since its launch in 2023. This growth reinforces our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that meet evolving customer needs. We also achieved substantial cost improvements, with the cost of revenue down 80.2% and selling, general, and administrative expenses reduced by 8.3%, resulting in a narrower net loss compared to the prior fiscal year."A major recent milestone was our successful listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol 'LAWR' on July 17, 2025. We anticipate that this achievement will enhance our visibility with global investors, broaden our access to capital, and provide the Company with the resources needed to accelerate innovation."Looking ahead, we remain focused on growing the market reach of our products while enriching our product portfolio. We are currently in the process of developing and incorporating desired features to the prototype of Robot Lawyer, with a plan to launch it in November 2025. Together with our growth initiatives and supported by our ongoing operational improvements, we believe these efforts will position us to capture new opportunities, strengthen our market presence, and deliver sustainable value for our shareholders over the long term."Fiscal Year 2025 Financial ResultsRevenueRevenue was JPY675.6 million ($4.5 million) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, a decrease of 2.5% from JPY693.1 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily driven by the following factors:Revenue from sales of software was JPY151.0 million ($1.0 million) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, an increase of 101.0% from JPY75.1 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. Since the Company released its software, Labor Robot, in 2023, the number of accumulated users increased, with more users as of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 compared to the prior fiscal year 2024, which resulted in higher revenue in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.Revenue from consulting and support services was JPY524.6 million ($3.5 million) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, a decrease of 15.1% from JPY618.0 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, as the Company discontinued the e-commerce store set-up services and had no revenue from such services during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.Cost of Revenue Cost of revenue was JPY3.9 million ($26,000) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, a decrease of 80.2% from JPY19.8 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to the discontinuation of e-commerce store set-up services, which had a higher cost of revenue relative to total revenue.Gross Profit Gross profit was JPY671.6 million ($4.5 million) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, a decrease of 0.2% from JPY 673.3 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.Operating Expenses Operating expenses were JPY1,205.8 million ($8.0 million) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, a decrease of 9.0% from JPY1,325.1 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.Research and development expenses were JPY86.2 million ($0.6 million) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, a decrease of 16.7% from JPY103.4 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to reduced software development costs related to Lawyer Robot incurred during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.Selling, general, and administrative expenses were JPY1,119.6 million ($7.5 million) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, a decrease of 8.3% from JPY1,221.6 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to lower audit-related expenses.Other Income (Expenses), net and Interest ExpensesOther expenses were JPY0.5 million ($3,000) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, a decrease of 95% from JPY10.2 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to the impairment loss on investments as non-recurring expenses in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.Net LossNet loss was JPY534.7 million ($3.6 million) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, a decrease of 19.2% from JPY662.0 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.Basic and Diluted Loss per ShareBasic and diluted loss per share was JPY12.7 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, compared to JPY16.1 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.Financial Condition As of March 31, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of JPY112.0 million, compared to JPY471.6 million as of March 31, 2024.Net cash used in operating activities was JPY283.0 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, compared to JPY317.1 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.Net cash used in investing activities was JPY13.1 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, compared to JPY8.9 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.Net cash used in financing activities was JPY63.6 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, compared to net cash provided by financing activities of JPY346.4 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.Exchange Rate InformationThis announcement contains translations of certain JPY amounts into U.S. dollars for the convenience of the reader. Translations of amounts from JPY into U.S. dollars have been made at the exchange rate of JPY149.9 = $1.00, which was the foreign exchange rate on March 31, 2025 as reported by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in its weekly release on April 7, 2025.About Robot Consulting Co., Ltd.Robot Consulting Co., Ltd. is a Japanese platform service provider focusing on human resource solutions with an intention to expand into legal technology and the metaverse. The Company's major product, "Labor Robot," is a cloud-based human resource management system that helps users track employee attendance, manage sales orders, and journalize accounting items. Robot Consulting also assists users with grant and subsidy applications and provides consulting and support services for digital transformation to small and medium-sized businesses. Robot Consulting also aims to create more software and services related to digital transformation, legal technology, and the metaverse. The Company is currently developing "Robot Lawyer," which will enable users to pose metaverse-related legal questions on certain metaverse platforms through Robot Lawyer's AI-powered chat interface, search legal precedents through an AI-driven search engine, and access lawyer matching services for further legal consultation. For more information, please visit the Company's website: https://ir.robotconsulting.net.Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as "approximates," "believes," "hopes," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "projects," "intends," "plans," "will," "would," "should," "could," "may," or other similar expressions in this prospectus. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov.For more information, please contact:Robot Consulting Co., Ltd.Investor Relations DepartmentEmail: [email protected] Investor Relations LLCTina XiaoPhone: +1-646-932-7242Email: [email protected] BALANCE SHEETSAs of March 31, 2025 and 2024(Yen in thousands, except share data)20252024March 31,20252024ASSETSCurrent Assets:Cash and cash equivalents¥112,012¥471,648Accounts receivable, net21,41284,424Related party receivable—9,304Deferred offering costs131,03567,470Prepaid expenses and other current assets13,04176,538Total Current Assets277,500709,384Non-current Assets:Restricted cash19,47019,470Property and equipment, net6,9461,929Operating lease right-of-use assets, net8806,778Intangible assets, net7,1041,962Investments - Non-current134134Other assets1,9383,888Total Assets¥313,972¥743,545Full story available on Benzinga.com
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Delivering World-class Solutions and Services to Drive Academic SuccessLONDON, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a leading provider of transformative intelligence, has signed an agreement with the University of Melbourne, Australia's leading university, to provide a comprehensive suite of library solutions and services. The solutions include Alma, Primo, Leganto, Rapido and Library Open Workflows, encompassing library management systems, information resource discovery, sharing and subject reading lists. This collaboration will provide the University of Melbourne with a world-class library systems platform that is purpose-fit, efficient, and user-focused. ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
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Japan eked out modest growth in the second quarter despite painful US tariffs, official data showed Friday, in welcome news to embattled Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. A preliminary estimate showed gross domestic product (GDP) in the world’s number four economy growing 0.3 percent in the three months to June, above market forecasts of 0.1 percent. [...]The post Japan posts modest growth despite US tariffs appeared first on Digital Journal.
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The projects will ease congestion and enhance critical infrastructure on US 90 in San Antonio and SH 71 in Bastrop CountyAt a Glance:Jordan Foster Construction has been awarded two TxDOT contracts totaling $183 million to improve major transportation corridors in Bexar and Bastrop counties, including the expansion project of US 90 and improvement of SH 71.Both projects aim to reduce congestion, improve safety, and enhance long-term connectivity for growing communities in Central Texas, with construction beginning later this year and extending through fall 2029.Key features of the projects include a new direct connector from US 90 westbound to Loop 1604 northbound in San Antonio and a grade-separated overpass at the SH 71 and Tucker Hill Lane intersection in Bastrop.AUSTIN, Texas and SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jordan Foster Construction has been awarded two highway construction contracts by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), totaling $183.3 million, to improve major transportation corridors in both Bexar and Bastrop counties.The contracts include the expansion of U.S. Highway 90 (US 90) from Interstate Highway 410 (IH-410) to Loop 1604 in Bexar County and infrastructure improvements along State Highway 71 (SH 71) at Tucker Hill Lane in Bastrop County. Both projects are designed to address rising traffic demands, reduce congestion, and improve safety and connectivity across growing communities.In Bexar County, the US 90 project will fully reconstruct approximately 2.55 miles of highway, ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The control valve market is projected to grow from USD 10.42 billion in 2025 to USD 13.30 billion by 2030; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.0% from 2025 to 2030 according to a new report by MarketsandMarketsTM. The control valve market is experiencing steady growth, supported by the increasing implementation of automation technologies and a heightened focus on energy efficiency within industrial operations. The integration of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and predictive maintenance features is enhancing the functionality of modern control valves by enabling real-time monitoring, minimizing downtime, and improving process performance. Key industries such as oil & gas, power generation, and water treatment are progressively adopting these technologies to comply with environmental regulations and enhance operational efficiency. This transition toward intelligent flow control systems is influencing market dynamics and driving product development.Download PDF Brochure: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/pdfdownloadNew.asp?id=111759647Browse in-depth TOC on "Control Valve Market" 290 – Tables82 – Figures278 – PagesControl Valve Market Scope:Report CoverageDetailsMarket Revenue in 2025$ 10.42 billionEstimated Value by 2030$ 13.30 billionGrowth RatePoised to grow at a CAGR of 5.0%Market Size Available for2021–2030Forecast Period2025–2030Forecast UnitsValue (USD Million/Billion)Report CoverageRevenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and TrendsSegments CoveredBy Component, Material, Type, Size, Industry, and RegionGeographies CoveredNorth America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
NetEase Inc (NASDAQ:NTES) reported its second-quarter results broadly in-line with expectations, according to Goldman Sachs.The NetEase Analyst: Analyst Lincoln Kong reiterated a Buy rating and price target of $144.The NetEase Thesis: The company reported its quarterly revenues and non-GAAP net profit in-line with consensus estimates, Kong said in the note.Check out other analyst stock ratings.NetEase's revenues and non-GAAP net profits grew 9% and 22% year-on-year, respectively, he added.The company achieved record high gross ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
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Wilsonville, Oregon — ESS Tech, Inc. (“ESS” or the “Company”) (NYSE:GWH), a leading manufacturer of iron flow long-duration energy storage (LDES) systems for commercial- and utility-scale applications, today announced a significant addition to the executive leadership team with the appointment of Jigish Trivedi as Chief Operating Officer. Jigish brings over 30 years ... [continued]The post ESS Appoints Industry Veteran Jigish Trivedi as Chief Operating Officer to Drive Next Phase of Growth appeared first on CleanTechnica.
New York, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Small Businesses in 2025 Choose Flexible Business Line of Credit Solutions as ROK Financial Expands Funding OptionsA growing number of small and mid-sized businesses are rethinking how they access working capital in 2025. With market conditions shifting and operational costs rising, many owners are turning to the business line of credit as a preferred financing option. This revolving funding solution offers flexibility, speed, and control—three qualities that have become essential in today's fast-moving business environment. Industry reports show a steady increase in applications for lines of credit over the past 18 months, signaling a broader trend toward adaptable, on-demand financing over traditional term loans.ROK Financial has recently expanded its offerings to include streamlined equipment financing solutions and merchant cash advance programs, giving business owners more ways to access capital alongside flexible credit lines.The Growing Role of Flexible Financing for SMBsSmall and mid-sized businesses are increasingly navigating unpredictable revenue cycles, rising supplier costs, and shifting customer demand. In this environment, having access to funds when they are needed most has become a strategic advantage. A business line of credit offers that flexibility, allowing owners to draw on an approved limit, repay on their own schedule, and re-access funds without starting a new application process each time.Unlike a traditional loan that delivers a fixed lump sum, a business line of credit operates more like a safety net—ready to deploy for opportunities and challenges alike. Retailers use it to secure seasonal inventory before peak demand, service companies tap into it to bridge invoice gaps, and manufacturers rely on it to fund urgent equipment repairs without disrupting production schedules.Industry analysts point out that the rise in demand for revolving credit products is tied directly to a broader shift in small business financing preferences. More owners are prioritizing speed, control, and repayment flexibility over fixed, one-time loan structures. This preference is expected to intensify as businesses seek to stay agile in competitive markets.For business owners who want to explore flexible funding options, resources like Learn More About Business Line of Credit Options can provide detailed guidance on eligibility, use cases, and how to align financing with operational goals.What Is a Business Line of Credit?A business line of credit is a flexible form of financing that allows a company to access an approved amount of funds on demand. It operates similarly to a credit card, where the business can withdraw money as needed, repay it, and then use the available credit again. Interest is charged only on the amount drawn, not on the total limit, making it a cost-effective tool for managing short-term expenses or capitalizing on time-sensitive opportunities.This type of financing is commonly used to cover payroll during slow months, purchase inventory ahead of seasonal peaks, or handle unexpected expenses without disrupting day-to-day operations. Because it is revolving, a business line of credit can serve as a reliable financial buffer, ensuring that capital is available whenever it's required.For those looking to understand how this financing option works in practice, Learn More About Business Line of Credit Options offers a detailed breakdown of the process, from application requirements to potential use cases.Key Benefits of a Business Line of CreditA business line of credit offers several advantages that make it an attractive choice for companies seeking flexible financing. 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U.S. stocks closed higher on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 1% to 44,922.27, the S&P 500 up 0.3% at 6,466.58, and the Nasdaq inching 0.1% higher to 21,713.14.These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors through the day:Bullish (NYSE:BLSH) made a remarkable debut, closing up 83.78% at $68. The stock hit an intraday high of $118 and a low of $68. In the after-hours trading, the stock gained 11.2% at $75.60. Bullish, backed by Peter Thiel, opened at $90.45, significantly above its IPO price of $37. The stock’s surge led to a trading halt, with its market cap surpassing $16 billion during the day.Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) saw a decline ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Solventum Corporation (NYSE: SOLV) (the "Company" or "Solventum") today announced the pricing of the previously announced secondary offering (the "Offering") of 8,800,000 shares of its common stock, which is expected to result in gross...
Over 20,000 Arrested In Iran On Suspicion Of Espionage During War With Israel Via The CradleIranian police arrested around 21,000 people on various charges during the 12-day war with Israel, Iran's national police force reported on Tuesday. According to local media, more than 7,850 public tips were received during the fighting, leading to the arrests. The spokesperson of the Iranian police, Saed Montazer al-Mahdi, noted that the Iranian Cyber Police (FATA) handled 5,700 cybercrime cases, including internet fraud, unauthorized withdrawals, and a cyber attack on the Nobitex exchange.Via Associated PressHe said 2,774 “illegal citizens” were detained, with 261 people arrested on suspicion of espionage and 172 detained for unauthorized filming – some for filming “sensitive centers” around the country. Examinations of the suspects' mobile phones led to the opening of 30 special security cases.Speaking on the Evin Prison incident, Mahdi stated that police arrested 127 “security and political” inmates during an escape attempt, including two of whom were dressed in firefighter uniforms.Fars News Agency reported on July 25 that more than 700 people had been detained over the previous 12 days on charges of “security cooperation with Israel.”Separately, judiciary spokesman Asghar Jahangir said on 22 July that 75 prisoners escaped during an Israeli missile strike on Evin Prison.According to Shargh Media Group, Iranian Minister of Intelligence Ismail Khatib said, “The intelligence and security organizations have the resources [personnel, assets, and operational capabilities] to mobilize them both internally and within the regime itself. During the imposed 12-day war, we witnessed seven million public reports.”He added, “We hope that as this unity has been the axis of destroying all influence, hostility, conspiracy, and sedition, we will all be able to protect this unity and cohesion.”During the June war, Israel launched coordinated attacks inside Iran, killing senior military and intelligence officials, nuclear scientists, and striking key military sites and administrative infrastructure.Analysts speculate that the purpose of striking administrative buildings and infrastructure is to weaken the Iranian government's grip and control over its border provinces with the hope of seeding unrest and separatist movements.Both during and after the war, Iranian security forces seized large caches of explosives, drones, and weapons, along with workshops used for manufacturing unmanned systems from within the country itself.Since then, the hunt for infiltrating agents has continued across the country, with leaders urging citizens to “maintain their vigilance, as they showed during the war.” Tyler DurdenWed, 08/13/2025 - 22:35
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