DCSA Unveils 2025-2030 IT Strategy to Strengthen Defense Digital Ecosystem
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) on July 9 released its 2025-2030 IT Strategic Plan, outlining six core objectives to modernize defense cybersecurity, enhance data-driven decision-making, and foster collaboration with industry and academia. The initiative aims to create a secure digital ecosystem aligned with the Pentagon’s broader digital transformation goals, particularly supporting the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Chief Digital and AI Office (CDAO) in advancing AI integration and governance .
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Brazilian Retail Rebounds in May: Street Commerce Drives Recovery, Holidays and Climate Play Pivotal Roles
SAO PAULO, Brazil, June 25 (News Wire) – Brazil's retail sector staged a recovery in May, with foot traffic at physical stores rising 1.86% year-on-year, marking a significant turnaround from April's 3.99% decline. This rebound was primarily fueled by a robust 3.8% surge in street commerce, according to Seed Digital's Retail Purchase Intent Index (IICV Seed).
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U.S. Department of Defense Becomes Largest Shareholder of MP Materials, Accelerating Domestic Rare Earth Supply Chain
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has taken a historic step by acquiring a 15% stake in MP Materials through a $400 million preferred stock purchase, making it the largest shareholder of the U.S.-based rare earth producer . This move aims to address critical national security vulnerabilities by reducing reliance on foreign (particularly Chinese) rare earth supplies, which are essential for advanced military systems, electric vehicles, and renewable energy technologies.
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Adani Group's Ambitious Expansion in the Global PV Market
Adani Group, a prominent Indian multinational conglomerate, has been making significant strides in the photovoltaic (PV) energy sector. With a growing focus on sustainable energy solutions, Adani's PV initiatives are gaining international attention.
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Meta Declines to Sign EU's Voluntary AI Code Amid Regulatory Impasse
Meta has confirmed it will not sign the European Union's voluntary code of conduct for general-purpose artificial intelligence, just two weeks before the bloc's binding Artificial Intelligence Act takes effect on August 2, 2025. The social media giant cited "legal uncertainty" introduced by the voluntary guidelines and argued they exceed the scope of existing regulations, creating potential compliance risks for companies.
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World's longest undersea tunnel construction project to begin
In July 2024, the founders of the Finnish-Estonian Bay Area made a major announcement that they would be joining forces with the China International Group, the China Railway Engineering Corporation and the China Communications Construction Company in an ambitious project to build an undersea tunnel of approximately 103 kilometers. If completed, the tunnel will be the longest undersea railroad tunnel in the world.
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