Taiwan Adds New Export Controls on China’s Chip Industry
The blacklisting of Huawei and SMIC signifies a conscious shift in Taiwan’s role from a neutral supplier in the tech ecosystem to an assertive actor.
Day: June 18, 2025
Mental health and poverty remain a struggle for Maui wildfire survivors, new study says
Two years after the devastating fires, many lack access to food, stable housing, work and healthcareMental health problems and economic hardship remain widespread among survivors of the Maui wildfire, as access to food, stable housing, work and healthc…
Revisiting the Implications of Iran’s Long-Range Weapons Capabilities
In his 2022 article, “New Missiles, New Risks: The Escalatory Implications of Iran’s Precision-Strike Weapons,” Jim Lamson argued that Iran’s acquisition of precision strike weapons had altered the balance of power in the Middle…
NFC Release 15 Extends Tap-to-Pay Range From 0.5cm To 2cm
The NFC Forum has released NFC Release 15 (that’s what it’s calling it), extending the operating range of Near Field Communication connections from 0.5 centimeters to 2 centimeters — a fourfold increase that reduces the precision required for device a…
DOJ seizes record $225 million in crypto tied to global ‘pig butchering’ scams
The DOJ thanked Tether for aiding the probe and urged more victims to come forward.
Federal judge to deny Trump administration’s motion to dismiss lawsuit over block on wind projects
A federal judge in Massachusetts said Wednesday he plans to deny a motion by the Trump administration to dismiss a lawsuit over its blocking of wind energy projects, siding with a coalition of state attorneys general.
Journalist hit by LA deputies’ round at ICE protest needed surgery, claim says
A British photojournalist has filed a legal claim after being hit by shrapnel from an “explosive” round shot by deputies at a protest in Los Angeles County.
Trump snipes at ‘fake news’ CNN for asking about MAGA backlash to Iran, says his ‘supporters are more in love’ with him now
‘Do you ever ask a positive question at CNN?’ Donald Trump whined to a CNN reporter on Wednesday
Hawaii Coast Guard Crew Wraps Up Enforcement Mission in Cook Islands
The Lane, a 270-foot Medium Class Endurance Cutter arrived in Hawaii in late 2023 to serve as the U.S. Coast Guard’s first “Indo-Pacific Support Cutter” exclusively devoted to operations in Oceania.
Justice Department challenges Kentucky reg allowing in-state tuition for undocumented students
President Donald Trump’s administration has asked a federal judge to strike down a Kentucky regulation that it says unlawfully provides undocumented students with access to reduced in-state college tuition.