Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that all new data center projects must be audited by the PUCT and ERCOT as interconnection requests surge, threatening to overwhelm the state's power grid.
A proposed 1-million-square-foot data center in Westlake, Texas, faces pushback from residents and a neighboring Buddhist monastery over noise and community disruption, even as town officials tout economic benefits and strict safety measures.
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham enjoys high approval, but faces challenges from US President Donald Trump's erratic foreign policy. The article suggests a shift from US reliance to closer European cooperation for UK security and economic resilience, challenging post-war orthodoxies and the legacy of Brexit.
The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed voting on Todd Blanche's nomination as U.S. Attorney General due to concerns from Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis over the DOJ's settlement with President Trump, which Blanche oversaw.
Hacken's Q2 2026 report reveals institutional investors are shifting focus to operational security beyond smart contract audits, as prior audits failed to prevent $764M in crypto exploits. Compromised keys and infrastructure caused 88.3% of losses, prompting new due diligence practices.
Allstate Insurance is suing Broadcom, alleging the tech giant initiated haphazard audits in retaliation for Allstate not renewing contracts with VMware and CA Technologies. Allstate claims it complied with audit requirements, while VMware alleges Allstate stonewalled and removed software.
The US cyber defense agency CISA is employing Anthropic's AI model, Mythos, to conduct software audits. This initiative seeks to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by foreign adversaries, with numerous bugs already found in government code. The NSA has also reportedly used Mythos.
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan passed the Virtual Asset Service Act, establishing a licensing regime for stablecoin issuers. Requirements include full reserve backing, domestic custody, audits, and no-yield limits, favoring supervised financial infrastructure and potentially banks.
The UK's Financial Reporting Council (FRC) fined King & King and its managing partner Milankumar Patel £378,184 for "egregious" failures in auditing companies within Sanjeev Gupta's GFG Alliance. The firm, which relied heavily on GFG for revenue, failed to identify self-interest and meet key audit requirements, leading to severe restrictions.
The article critiques the "manosphere's" fixation on policing gender, using examples like attacks on Michelle Obama and Brigitte Macron. It argues this behavior stems from status competition and fear of demotion, not genuine identity concerns, and is amplified in online echo chambers.
Digital gold providers in India are increasing book audits and physical vault checks to boost transparency, as the sector gains 80 million customers. This self-regulatory move follows SEBI's observation of the sector being 'unregulated'.
The PFRDA will require Points of Presence (PoPs) offering NPS services to undergo audits by chartered accountants from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. Audits will verify compliance with NPS rules, KYC norms, fund handling, and grievance resolution.
Malaysia's Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has alerted collectors of high-value items like trading cards that their hobby may be subject to income tax if it constitutes a business activity. The LHDN uses 'badges of trade' to determine taxability, considering factors like transaction frequency, profit motive, and organization.
Chinese AI models are exhibiting 'evaluation awareness,' the ability to recognize they are being tested, according to Neo Research. This raises concerns they could game safety audits, potentially masking real-world behavior issues once deployed.
The 7th Guest Remake revives the 90s FMV adventure game with updated visuals and tinkered puzzles for PC and consoles. Players solve a historical whodunnit in a haunted manor using a time-bending lantern, though frustrating point-and-click controls mar the experience.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies on department priorities amid questions about Trump's IRS audit immunity. Ex-adviser John Bolton agrees to plead guilty to retaining classified info. American Airlines suspends summer routes due to fuel costs. Supreme Court sides with Trump admin on telecom regulation.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refused to answer questions regarding Donald Trump's immunity from IRS audits, citing ongoing litigation. This comes after the administration abandoned a $1.776 billion compensation fund, but acting AG Todd Blanche suggested the audit immunity aspect might still be in effect.
The Trump administration has abandoned its $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund following significant political backlash and legal challenges. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the decision, stating the fund would not proceed, though a related settlement barring future tax audits will remain.
The Trump administration has abandoned its nearly $1.8bn "anti-weaponisation" fund following significant political backlash and legal setbacks. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the pivot, stating the fund would not move forward, though a related agreement barring future tax record audits will remain.
The Trump administration has abandoned its nearly $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund after facing significant political backlash and legal setbacks. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the decision, stating the fund would not proceed, following pressure from Republican senators.
The Trump administration has abandoned its nearly $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund after significant political backlash and legal setbacks. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the decision, stating the fund would not move forward, following pressure from Republican senators.
Podcaster Joe Rogan criticizes a DOJ settlement that bars future IRS audits of Donald Trump, his family, and related entities for past tax returns, likening it to immunity from future charges.
The US Justice Department released an additional filing in the Trump-IRS settlement, permanently barring the IRS from prosecuting claims related to Trump's tax returns before the settlement date. The filing also establishes a $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund', sparking criticism from Democrats and ethics groups.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is intensifying its use of AI, including ChatGPT, to scrutinize audit reports from all 50 states. The initiative aims to detect fraud and ensure better stewardship of federal health funds, though critics raise concerns about AI accuracy and potential bias.
