June 8, 2025
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What is Palantir? Secretive data firm with deep government ties, now central to Trump’s federal data-sharing plan

US President Donald Trump’s executive order calling for greater data sharing across federal agencies has sparked concern, prompting fears he could create a master database of personal information on millions of Americans. Though Trump has not publicly commented on the initiative since, officials have taken concrete steps behind the scenes—speaking to multiple agencies about adopting […]

Jeffrey Epstein’s hidden wealth revealed: Investment in Peter Thiel’s firm now nets millions for his estate

Jeffrey Epstein (File photo) Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender who died by suicide nearly six years ago, invested $40 million in two funds managed by Valar Ventures, a New York-based firm co-founded by Silicon Valley mogul Peter Thiel, according to a confidential estate financial report obtained by The New York Times. These investments, made […]

US cracks down on North Korea-linked Cambodian firm behind $4 Billion romance scam ring

Representative Image (Denny generated AI Image) A North Korea-linked Cambodian organisation has fraudulently obtained billions of dollars from US citizens through romance scams and cyber theft since August 2021, according to federal authorities’ Thursday announcement of enforcement measures.Huione Group, an online marketplace, has facilitated North Korean and other criminal organisations in defrauding people through social […]

Canadian firm submits first application seeking US approval for deep-sea mining in international waters

Canadian firm The Metals Company (TMC) announced on Tuesday that it has submitted application to the United States for deep-sea mineral mining in international waters. This marks the first such application, supported by President Donald Trump’s push for the industry. The minerals targeted by TMC are crucial for manufacturing electric vehicle batteries and electric cables, […]

Trump signs retributory orders against ‘Anonymous’ author, former cyber chief and a law firm

US president Donald Trump signed two memoranda on Wednesday directing the justice department to investigate former officials Miles Taylor and Chris Krebs, while also targeting the law firm Susman Godfrey involved in litigation against his allies.The move marks a sharp escalation in Trump’s campaign to punish critics from his first term. Taylor and Krebs had […]

Another Law Firm Braces for Possible Blowback From Trump

As a partner at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, Wall Street’s oldest law firm, Todd Blanche had represented people close to President Trump over the years. But in 2023, when Mr. Trump was facing multiple criminal investigations and Mr. Blanche wanted to represent him, most of the firm’s leadership balked at the idea, according to people […]