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Federal prosecutors say they've foiled a plot that reads like a thriller — five men allegedly planned to use explosive-laden drones and sniper teams to target high-value individuals at a UFC event near the White House. The case is raising urgent questions about drone security in crowded public spaces and how accessible this kind of threat has become.
Turning to the financial world, Coinbase is making a significant push beyond crypto. The exchange is rolling out stock options, tokenized equity trading, pre-IPO markets, and even an AI financial advisor — all under one roof. It's a bold bet that crypto-native users are ready to consolidate their entire financial life in one platform.
And in a development that could reshape global energy policy, discussions around the energy transition appear to be regaining political momentum after a period of uncertainty. The conversation is shifting back toward long-term infrastructure investment and the economic case for renewables, even as fossil fuel interests remain deeply entrenched in policy circles worldwide.
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