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The U.S. Commerce Department has finalized CHIPS Act funding awards that hand the federal government minority, non-controlling equity stakes in two quantum computing recipients. Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) jumped 6% to $16.13 in early trading, while D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) climbed 5% to $17.46 on matching award terms. Both companies signed definitive agreements with the…
The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized agreements to award $100 million each to three leading quantum computing companies under the CHIPS and Science Act. D-Wave Quantum, Rigetti Computing, and Quantinuum all reached definitive agreements with the federal government on Tuesday, marking a significant public investment in the quantum computing sector. Each company will receive…
Amazon and AT&T announced a sweeping strategic partnership on February 4, 2026, combining orbital satellite capabilities with terrestrial fiber infrastructure in a direct challenge to SpaceX. The agreement centers on Amazon Leo, the newly rebranded commercial arm of Amazon’s Project Kuiper, which will serve as a primary satellite connectivity layer for AT&T’s business and public…
Canada has officially activated retaliatory tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of American goods, escalating an already bitter trade dispute between the two longtime allies. The new duties range from 15% to 50% across hundreds of U.S. products, covering dairy, agricultural equipment, paper, household appliances and electronics. U.S. steel, aluminum and iron products were among the…
Rep. Lori Trahan has emerged as one of the House’s leading Democratic voices on artificial intelligence, pushing federal oversight to the top of her agenda. Trahan partnered with Rep. Jay Obernolte, a California Republican, to introduce a sweeping new draft of AI legislation now formally called the FRONTIER Act. The two lawmakers first released draft…
Trump will mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks at the Pentagon rather than attending the Ground Zero ceremony in New York City. The New York Times first reported that Trump had initially wanted to travel to New York but ultimately decided against it. Organizers of the Ground Zero program would not allow…
President Donald Trump took to social media Monday morning to share photos and progress reports on his ongoing campaign to renovate landmarks across Washington, D.C. The posts featured images of statues, fountains, and other landmarks that the National Park Service has been actively updating as part of a broader White House initiative. Trump has framed…
An emergency crew rescued a construction worker from scaffolding on the White House North Portico on Monday afternoon after receiving reports of an injury on site. Dispatchers for the D.C. Fire and EMS department called for a “high-angle rescue” at the White House, according to publicly available audio recordings from the incident. A high-angle rescue…
Cybersecurity has become a core part of how modern organizations operate. Businesses, government agencies, healthcare providers, technology companies, and critical infrastructure operators all depend on connected systems that can expose sensitive information when poorly protected. As digital threats continue to evolve, organizations need clear ways to identify weaknesses and strengthen their defenses. In the United…
The average price of regular gasoline in the United States hit $4.14 a gallon heading into Labor Day weekend, setting a new record high for the holiday. The previous Labor Day record stood at $3.82 a gallon, set back in 2012, meaning prices have now surged well past that historic benchmark. Gas prices have never…