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Canadian Coast Guard's New Ocean Science Vessel Begins Sea Trials on West Coast
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Canadian Coast Guard’s New Ocean Science Vessel Begins Sea Trials on West Coast

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. — The Canadian Coast Guard’s latest oceanographic science vessel, the CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk, embarked on its first sea trials this week from Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards, signalling a critical phase in Canada’s efforts to modernise its maritime science and Coast Guard capabilities. Launched in August 2024, the ship has since undergone extensive outfitting,

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Senate Set to Pass Landmark Crypto Bill, But Trump’s Crypto Profits Go Untouched
Cryptocurrency

Senate Set to Pass Landmark Crypto Bill, But Trump’s Crypto Profits Go Untouched

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate is expected to pass a sweeping piece of cryptocurrency legislation on Tuesday aimed at regulating stablecoins—a pivotal moment for the digital asset industry. But as lawmakers race to give crypto legitimacy, one glaring issue remains unresolved: President Donald Trump’s personal crypto fortune. The legislation, known as the GENIUS Act,

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'Open Corruption' Trump's Crypto Deals Spark Outcry from Ethics Watchdogs
Cryptocurrency

‘Open Corruption’: Trump’s Crypto Deals Spark Outcry from Ethics Watchdogs

The cryptocurrency industry, once dismissed by Donald Trump as a “scam,” has reportedly become a significant source of personal profit for the U.S. president in his second term. This shift, accompanied by a rapid loosening of crypto regulations, has shocked observers and drawn sharp accusations of unprecedented corruption. Trump’s Crypto Earnings The depth of President

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More Filipinos Are Getting Their News from AI Chatbots, Says Global Report
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More Filipinos Are Getting Their News from AI Chatbots, Says Global Report

MANILA, Philippines— The way Filipinos consume news is undergoing a dramatic transformation. According to the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2025, a growing number of Filipinos are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots like ChatGPT and Google Bard as their go-to news source a notable shift marking the first time these tools have been categorised

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MODEC and Terra Drone Extend Game-Changing Drone Partnership for FPSO Tank Inspections
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MODEC and Terra Drone Extend Game-Changing Drone Partnership for FPSO Tank Inspections

MODEC has renewed its joint research and development (R&D) agreement with Terra Drone, reinforcing their collaboration on using drone technology to carry out internal inspections of crude oil storage tanks aboard floating production, storage, and offloading units (FPSOs). The partnership marks a critical step in advancing the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for high-risk

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Alabama Recovers $125K in Crypto Lost to Romance Scams Amid Global Surge in 'Pig Butchering' Fraud
Cryptocurrency

Alabama Recovers $125K in Crypto Lost to Romance Scams Amid Global Surge in ‘Pig Butchering’ Fraud

MONTGOMERY, Alabama— Alabama regulators have successfully recovered more than $125,000 in cryptocurrency for two residents who were victims of so-called “pig butchering” scams, an increasingly common form of romance-based fraud that cost them a combined $580,000. According to a statement released Friday, the Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) was able to retrieve $53,227.81 for a victim

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Philippines Urged to Tighten Crypto and Online Gambling Oversight After Gray List Exit
Cryptocurrency

Philippines Urged to Tighten Crypto and Online Gambling Oversight After Gray List Exit

MANILA, Philippines— As the Philippines celebrates its removal from the European Commission’s ‘high-risk’ list for money laundering, calls are mounting for tighter regulation of two of its fastest-growing but most vulnerable sectors: cryptocurrency and online gambling. Experts, including global credit agency Moody’s, warn that despite the country’s progress in aligning with global anti-money laundering standards,

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Palace Warns Officials Sharing Fake AI Content Undermines Public Trust
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Palace Warns Officials: Sharing Fake AI Content Undermines Public Trust

MANILA, Philippines— The spread of artificial intelligence-generated content by government officials is raising alarm bells in the palace, as press officer Claire Castro emphasised Monday that such behaviour seriously erodes public trust. The remarks come after Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte shared a questionable video that appeared to

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