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US President Donald Trump said he would speak with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te about a possible arms sale, a marked break from diplomatic protocol that could affect US‑China‑Taiwan dynamics as Taipei ramps up its defence. Washington is guided by the Taiwan Relations Act to provide defensive weapons, while Beijing protests official exchanges with Taiwan.
The Paper Pure delivers a superb handwriting experience and a refined e-paper display in a sleek package, but its backlight omission, limited typing options, and a software ecosystem geared toward enterprise—along with a pricey subscription—limit its appeal despite the strong hardware.
Beneil Dariush announced he’s taking time off after suffering his fourth knockout loss in five fights, this time in a first‑round defeat to Quillan Salkilld at UFC Perth, saying he’s healthy and will spend a week in Sydney before returning to training.
The NCAA is moving to expand both the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments to 76 teams, with formalization expected soon and the new formats set to begin in 2027. The plan has drawn near-universal opposition from fans, media, and most coaches, who argue the event should stay as-is and question the payoff of added revenue. Critics warn the early rounds would feature Power Conference teams with mediocre records, devalue basketball units, and dull the tournament’s build-up and drama, all without a guaranteed financial gain under existing TV-rights deals. In short, the change is portrayed as money-driven rather than improving access or competition, risking a less compelling March Madness for little proven benefit.
POET Technologies’ stock fell sharply after Marvell’s Celestial AI canceled a purchase order POET had disclosed, triggering volatility linked to confidentiality breaches. The company highlighted other deals and ongoing focus on AI and optical networking, while trading volume surged and analysts maintained a cautious Neutral stance with a $15.50 target.
State Sen. Matt Klein (DFL) was suspended for five years and fined $539.85 by Kalshi after the platform found he bet on the outcome of his own 2nd District race; Klein says the $50 bet was a curiosity and he regrets it, while Kalshi frames the action as part of a broader crackdown on political insider trading and Minnesota lawmakers’ efforts to ban prediction markets.
Meead Abu al-Rub, a Palestinian activist, says she and fellow demonstrators were harassed and threatened by armed settlers with Israeli soldiers present during an October olive-harvest protest in Idhna’s Suba area. A photo of her on L’Espresso’s cover drew global attention and provoked condemnation from Israel; the magazine later released the full video. Meead now fears for her safety as settler violence and displacement rise in the West Bank in 2026, despite international scrutiny.
The Cubs face a brutal stretch starting with a series in Philadelphia and a tougher-than-expected slate that includes Mets and other tough opponents, all while rotation depth is strained by injuries (Cade Horton and Justin Steele out for now, with Boyd likely sidelined). Replacements Javier Assad and Colin Rea will start early, and Shota Imanaga is set for the finale as Chicago contends with a Phillies lineup that hits right-handed pitching well; Moises Ballesteros is emerging as a bright spot as the Cubs navigate the grind.
Oil prices rose as attacks on Saudi energy facilities cut output by about 600,000 barrels per day and tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained near standstill; Brent traded around $96.50 and WTI around $98 as markets weigh a fragile US‑Iran ceasefire and ongoing supply disruptions, with the week’s losses already at about 11% and refining capacity offline.
Montreal Canadiens aim to seal a season sweep of the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, riding a four-game win streak and having outscored Carolina 12-2 in two meetings this season. Carolina, the Metro-leading team, has been strong with a high-pressure game and is 6-4-0 in its last 10, while Montreal has tightened defensively to allow about two goals per game over six games. Key players to watch include rookie Ivan Demidov for Montreal and Seth Jarvis for Carolina. The Canadiens won’t have a morning skate, and full lineup details will be posted closer to puck drop.
A Lancet meta-analysis of 54 randomized trials over 45 years found no solid evidence that medicinal cannabis improves anxiety, depression, or PTSD. While there are weak signals for some other conditions (epilepsy in certain forms, MS symptoms, and pain), the overall evidence quality is low. Potential harms include psychotic symptoms and increased risk of cannabis use disorder, and using cannabis could delay more effective treatments. The study also highlights regulatory concerns amid widespread medical cannabis use for mental-health symptoms.
Danone is paying €1bn for British meal-supplement maker Huel to scale its nutritionally complete, plant-based shakes and meals across new markets; founded in 2014, Huel sells direct-to-consumer products and has faced past advertising scrutiny. The deal, which also taps into a roughly $5.9bn market for complete-nutrition products, awaits regulatory approvals and closing conditions, with Danone highlighting Huel’s digital capabilities and distribution network as key assets.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says top engineers should spend roughly half of their annual pay on AI tokens and would be deeply alarmed if a $500k engineer spent only a few thousand on tokens, framing token budgets as a boost to productivity and a potential fourth component of compensation alongside salary, bonus, and equity; Nvidia is actively investing in token budgets as a recruiting tool.
U.S. regulators proposed softened Basel Endgame capital requirements, cutting overall capital at large banks by about 4.8%, by about 5.2% for larger regional banks, and 7.8% for banks under $100 billion in assets, freeing billions for lending, dividends, and buybacks. The Fed, FDIC, and OCC will review and solicit feedback on the Basel draft, amid industry lobbying to ease rules; critics warn the changes may weaken safeguards as risks rise. Analysts estimate roughly $175 billion in excess capital could be repurposed.
A data-driven map highlights the world’s key oil chokepoints, led by the Strait of Malacca (~29 mb/d, ~29% of global maritime oil trade) and the Strait of Hormuz (~21 mb/d, about one-fifth of global oil consumption, with ~84% headed to Asia). Together these routes move roughly 73 mb/d, underscoring how disruptions at these narrow passages could ripple through global energy markets.