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A veteran cybersecurity executive who prosecutors said “betrayed” the United States will spend at least the next seven years behind bars, after pleading guilty to stealing and selling hacking and surveillance tools to a Russian firm. Peter Williams, a former executive at U.S. defense contractor L3Harris, was sentenced on Tuesday to 87 months in prison for leaking his former company’s trade secrets in exchange for $1.3 million in crypto between 2022 and 2025. Williams sold the exploits to Operation Zero, which the U.S. government calls “one of the world’s most nefarious exploit brokers.”  The successful conviction of Williams follows one…

When Alan Cole saw Elon Musk fans eagerly bidding up a contract on the prediction market Kalshi that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) could effectively reduce federal spending in a year, he knew he had to take the bet, according to a story about Cole’s winnings in The Wall Street Journal. If Cole, an international tax accountant, knew anything in life it was this: federal spending couldn’t be quickly whacked, he told the WSJ. Even if DOGE nixed some federal contracts and laid off workers (which it did), plenty of remaining obligations and the skyrocketing federal debt would remain.…

Frozen Bakery Products MarketMarket Overview:According to IMARC Group’s latest research publication, “Frozen Bakery Products Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2025-2033”, The global frozen bakery products market size reached USD 33.3 Billion in 2025. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 44.7 Billion by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.22% during 2026-2034.This detailed analysis primarily encompasses industry size, business trends, market share, key growth factors, and regional forecasts. The report offers a comprehensive overview and integrates research findings, market assessments, and data from different sources. It also includes pivotal market dynamics…

Morgan Stanley wants to expand its digital asset offerings, including a native custody and exchange solution for crypto, the firm said during a conversation at Strategy World. Phong Le, President and CEO of Strategy, spoke with Amy Oldenburg, Head of Digital Asset Strategy at Morgan Stanley, about the firm’s upcoming products.  Morgan Stanley will first allow clients on its E-Trade platform to buy and sell spot cryptocurrencies through a partnership. Last year, the bank said it was pursuing a spot Bitcoin ETF and planning to enable direct trading for clients via E*Trade. Over the next year, the bank intends to…

Gillingham outsiders could be set for a look-in this weekend as manager Gareth Ainsworth prepares to make changes following last Saturday’s home loss.The Gills hit a new low last weekend, succumbing to a 3-0 defeat to Oldham Athletic at Priestfield, a loss that all but ended any outside chances of making the play-offs. Defeat left them sitting 16th in the League 2 table.Lenni Cirino could get a chance for Gillingham this weekend Picture: Stuart WatsonAinsworth had picked the same 18 players in his matchday squad for four consecutive games, but a run of three straight losses, culminating in a big…

Snapchat announced on Wednesday that it’s hosting its first-ever awards show on March 21. The social media giant says the awards show, called “The Snappys,” is designed to celebrate “the creators shaping culture on Snapchat.” Creators will receive awards like “Spotlight MVP,” “Best Storyteller,” and “Breakout Creator of the Year,” alongside awards across fashion, beauty, sports, music, food, and games. Additional categories include collaboration, comedy, and cultural impact. “Together, these honors reflect the many ways creators spark conversations, build community, and define culture on Snapchat,” the company wrote in a blog post. “The Snappys reinforces Snapchat’s ongoing commitment to celebrating…

Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J5 and J6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:00 and 06:15 on 26 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

Thursday 26 February 2026 5:32 am  |  Updated:  Wednesday 25 February 2026 6:03 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Rachel Reeves has been urged to keep her fiscal rules. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged to keep her fiscal rules amid growing calls for tweaks to be made to factor in long-term investments and demands for higher defence spending. Richard Hughes, the most recent chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), called on Reeves to see out her fiscal rules through parliament.…

Felipe Bustos Sierra, a BAFTA-winning Glasgow-based filmmaker, has documented the events of the 2021 Home Office immigration raid in Pollokshields in his latest film titled Everybody to Kenmure Street. On that day, hundreds of residents took to the street during an eight-hour stand-off to prevent the deportation of two of their neighbours during Eid. Ahead of the documentary’s UK premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) today, our reporter spoke with Felipe about what inspired him to make it. Felipe Bustos Sierra, director of Everybody To Kenmure Street, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival (Image: Sundance Institute)…

An application for the erection of 53 residential units, including 43 houses and 10 apartments was to be heard this monthThe Cabin Hill area at Upper Newtownards RoadA decision on a major residential development at the former site of a prep school in the Upper Newtownards Road area of East Belfast has been delayed after a fire on the site.An application for the erection of 53 residential units, including 43 houses and 10 apartments, at Cabin Hill, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast BT4 was supposed to be heard this month, but has been pushed back after a fire at a building…