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HP Partners With U.S.-Blacklisted Huawei to License Chinese Wi-Fi Technology

Felipe Cardona August 25, 2026

HP has signed a multi-year global agreement with Huawei to license certain Wi-Fi patents from the Chinese telecommunications company. This creates an unusual technology partnership between a major U.S. hardware maker and a company that has faced extensive U.S. export restrictions since 2019. The agreement, announced Wednesday, gives HP access to Huawei’s patented wireless technology. It also includes reciprocal patent rights from HP, according to Steven Geiszler, who represented Huawei

Russia Could Mobilize 300,000 More Troops After Elections, Zelensky Warns

Felipe Cardona August 25, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia could mobilize another 300,000 troops later this year. Moscow seeks to capture the remaining Ukrainian-held areas of

Two Unvaccinated People Die From Measles in Pennsylvania as Outbreak Nears 400 Cases

SMGN Publishing August 25, 2026

Two unvaccinated people in Pennsylvania have died from measles, marking the first measles-associated deaths in the state in 35 years as an outbreak continues to

Goldman Sachs Partner Warns AI Could Weaken Bankers’ Reasoning Skills

Felipe Cardona August 24, 2026

A Goldman Sachs partner leading one of the bank’s major artificial intelligence initiatives has warned that the rapid adoption of AI across Wall Street could

‘Lanterns’ Brings Green Lantern Down to Earth With a Detective Mystery

Sarah Olivella August 24, 2026

HBO’s Lanterns takes an unexpected approach to one of DC Comics’ most cosmic superheroes. Rather than immediately embracing intergalactic battles, dazzling space adventures and massive superhero spectacle,

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Set to Unveil New Economic Sanctions on Iran

Felipe Cardona August 24, 2026

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to announce a new package of economic sanctions on Iran on Monday, as the Trump administration seeks to

Supreme Court Allows Trump’s White House Ballroom Construction to Continue for Now

SMGN Publishing August 24, 2026

The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to continue construction of a proposed White House ballroom. It blocked a lower court order that

High-Intensity Sprints Trigger Major Molecular Changes in the Bloodstream

SMGN Publishing August 24, 2026

High-intensity sprints trigger a broad molecular response in the bloodstream, according to new research. The study found substantially more changes in blood proteins and other

Hawk Fire in Reno Forces Thousands to Evacuate as Wildfire Spreads

Sarah Olivella August 24, 2026

The Hawk Fire in Reno, Nevada, has forced approximately 42,000 people to evacuate as the fast-moving wildfire spreads toward residential neighborhoods in the northern part of the city.

Flock Safety Faces Backlash as Police Surveillance Rivals Move In

SMGN Publishing August 24, 2026

Flock Safety surveillance technology is facing growing scrutiny across the United States as communities question the privacy implications of automated license plate readers and reconsider contracts

Carney Says U.S. Asked “Too Much, Offered Too Little” as Canada Trade Talks Collapse

Felipe Cardona August 23, 2026

Canada-U.S. trade talks collapsed after Prime Minister Mark Carney said Washington had asked for too much and offered too little, prompting Ottawa to prepare dollar-for-dollar

Inside Coca-Cola’s Secretive Innovation Labs, the Push to Automate Custom Drinks

Felipe Cardona August 22, 2026

Coca-Cola is expanding beyond traditional fountain soda as consumers and restaurants demand more customizable beverages. The company is testing new equipment and drink concepts that