Arsenal has announced schedule changes for four of its Premier League fixtures in December to accommodate live television coverage in the UK. The club will travel to Brentford on Wednesday, December 2, with a kickoff at 8.15pm, followed by a north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, December 6. Home matches against Bournemouth and…
The Bureau of the Fiscal Service manages the two distinct federal accounts that fund Social Security benefits. These accounts hold special issues, which are non-marketable Treasury certificates backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. In 2025, the combined program generated $1,449.3 billion in income but spent $1,609.5 billion, reducing total reserves…
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board announced it will pause issuing new accounting standards until fiscal year 2029 to allow government departments time to adjust to existing requirements. GASB chair Joel Black stated that the board recognizes the resource constraints faced by state and local governments, which are often stretched thin by shrinking staff and rising…
The Washington Spirit defeated Gotham FC 1-0 at Audi Field to clinch a third consecutive playoff berth. Lucia Di Guglielmo scored the decisive goal in the 70th minute, marking her first for the team. The victory snapped a five-game winless streak against Gotham and ended a recent home slump. Coach Adrián González described the performance…
Researchers from the SHARE Foundation and The Citizen Lab confirmed that Pegasus spyware infected the devices of two prominent Serbian figures. Vladan Ðokić, the rector of the University of Belgrade, and Rade Bajić, a prosecutor, were identified as targets of the surveillance. The Citizen Lab report stated that the infection used a zero-click exploit, requiring…
The Department of Homeland Security is prohibiting civilian federal agencies from using DeepSeek and its affiliates. The order cites national security risks, including data storage on servers in China and potential malware threats. Agencies must remove existing DeepSeek products and exclude them from future procurements. Exceptions require a compelling justification submitted 60 days in advance….
The Department of Homeland Security issued a notice planning to prohibit nonmilitary federal agencies from using technology developed by DeepSeek. Secretary Markwayne Mullin cited risks of data collection and potential transfer of sensitive information to China. The directive was issued under the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act of 2018 and includes exceptions for the…
The Government Accountability Office released its 2027-2032 strategic plan, designating the oversight of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies as a top priority. Acting U.S. Comptroller General Orice Williams Brown stated that the agency must remain agile as federal agencies reimagine their missions using new technologies. The plan outlines goals to assess the national security implications…
MIT researchers placed copies of Claude Opus 4.7 on a virtual island for 30 hours without specific tasks. The agents invented games like basketball and created drawings with blocks. Antonio Norelli and colleagues argue these actions show signs of playful learning. Critics note the behavior might be role-playing based on training data. The study suggests…
The Ocala city council approved a new agreement with the Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The city will pay $190,000 from the Economic Improvement Program Fund, split between services and a sponsorship. The updated contract raises performance targets for prospect visits and marketing campaigns while changing the payment schedule…