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Radio Free Asia Will Halt News Operations Amid Shutdown
Until this month, Radio Free Asia had successfully resisted Trump officials who had tried to render it obsolete.
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South Korea Says the United States Agreed to 15% Tariffs
Seoul will invest $200 billion, or as much as $20 billion a year, and set aside another $150 billion to invest in its American shipbuilding operations, a South Korean official said.
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Toyota Says $10 Billion U.S. Investment Touted by Trump Isn’t New
Japanese officials have called into question some elements of the flurry of big new investments announced by President Trump during his Japan visit.
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In Utah, Trump’s Vision for Homelessness Begins to Take Shape
State officials promise large-scale involuntary addiction and mental health treatment at Salt Lake City’s edge. Critics see “a prison, or a warehouse.”
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In Mississippi, Democrats Hope New Maps Lead to Statehouse Wins
A federal court says Republican legislators diluted Black voter strength. New maps may help Democrats break the G.O.P. supermajority in Jackson on Nov. 4.
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Exploring the Hidden Language of Human Emotions
Ever had one of those days when your emotions feel like they’re playing dodgeball, and you’re the ball? Welcome to the human experience. Emotions are like that quirky friend who shows up unannounced, sometimes overstaying their welcome, but always bringing a story. Understanding this hidden language of emotions can be as challenging as learning Morse…
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New York’s Department of Financial Services Fines Eight Auto Insurance Companies Over $19M for Cybersecurity Violations
On October 14, 2025, New York’s Department of Financial Services (DFS) fined eight auto insurance companies for violating its cybersecurity regulations (known as “Part 500”). The fines come as recent amendments to Part 500 are set to take effect….By: Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
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NYDFS Issues Guidance on Managing Risks Related to Third-Party Service Providers
On October 21, 2025, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) published an Industry Letter (the “Letter”) outlining guidance on managing risks related to third-party service providers (“TPSPs”). NYDFS recognizes that as covered entities become more reliant on TPSPs, managing TPSPs “remains a crucial element of a Covered Entity’s cybersecurity program.” The Letter outlines…
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When it Rains it Pours: Lessons for Businesses Following the AWS Service Disruption
On October 21, 2025, much of the internet stopped behaving as expected. The largest cloud provider in the world, Amazon Web Services (AWS), suffered a significant service disruption that rippled through countless businesses, including banks, insurers, and technology companies. It served as a stark reminder that even the most sophisticated vendors can experience disruptions, and…
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Singapore releases draft quantum and agentic AI governance frameworks
During International Cyber Week 2025, Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo, unveiled a suite of draft frameworks developed by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), the Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in collaboration with industry and professional partners….By: Hogan Lovells