The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026, a modest increase aimed at helping retirees and disability beneficiaries keep pace with rising living expenses. The adjustment, disclosed in a report titled “Social Security 2026 COLA Announced — 2.8% Increase, But Not Everyone Will Benefit Equally,” published by startupnews.fyi, reflects…
A growing nexus between political power and corporate influence is drawing renewed scrutiny in Washington as reports emerge that several major technology firms have contributed substantial financial backing for the refurbishment of a historic White House event space. According to a report titled “Big Tech Is Paying for Trump’s White House Ballroom,” published by StartupNews.fyi…
The Israeli Ministry of Health has taken a significant step towards improving drug safety by introducing a mandatory system for the electronic monitoring of drug side effects. As reported by Calcalist Tech in the article “The Ministry of Health will require the pharmaceutical companies to report side effects electronically,” this new directive, slated to commence…
In a renewed call for innovation in financial regulation, Coinbase has urged the U.S. government to integrate artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies more systematically in efforts to combat cryptocurrency-related crime. The recommendation was outlined in the company’s recent policy proposal, detailed in an article titled “Coinbase Urges US to Use AI and Blockchain to Fight…
A United Airlines flight traveling from San Francisco to Chicago was forced to make an emergency landing in Salt Lake City on Monday after an object reportedly fell from the sky and struck the aircraft mid-flight, prompting federal authorities to launch a full investigation. The incident, first reported by StartupNews.fyi under the headline “Mystery Object…
Amidst growing concerns about the reliance on foreign technology and its implications for national security and business operations, Israel has instituted a significant policy shift aimed squarely at Microsoft. The government has decided to close its local Microsoft data center, a move precipitated by a series of discussions regarding data sovereignty, economic implications, and the…
In a development reflecting the ongoing tensions in the U.S.-China economic relationship, a decision by Nvidia to terminate sales of certain high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China stands as the latest indicator of how tech commerce is being reshaped amid geopolitical pressures. This move comes as U.S. regulatory bodies intensify scrutiny over technological exports…
In a recent move that highlights the ongoing disparity between the U.S. and China in the realms of technology and trade, Beijing has extended its crackdown on cryptocurrency mining, now setting its sights on foreign companies that engage in or facilitate such activities. This development comes as China reaffirms its stance against the energy-intensive industry,…
In Israel, amidst burgeoning concerns about the need for enhanced road infrastructure and improved policy integration, three government bodies—the Ministry of Transportation, the Ministry of Finance, and the National Economic Council—are at loggerheads over the allocation and direction of reforms and resources in public transportation. At the core of this dispute is the effort to…
In response to the new digital age verification law enacted in Texas, Apple has announced a series of significant adjustments to its App Store guidelines, aiming to comply with the legislation requiring stricter control over the distribution of content to minors. The law, which came into effect earlier this month, mandates that all digital platforms…
