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Data center backlash scrambles US midterm politics

The data centers powering America's artificial intelligence boom have become an unlikely target in November's midterm elections, as anger over rising electricity bills and noise turns Democrats -- and a growing number of Republicans -- against Big Tech.

US deports right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos

Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported to his home country of Britain, the US government said Saturday.

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Germany bank heist nets about 30mn euros in cash, valuables: police

Robbers used a large drill to break into a German savings bank's vault room and steal cash, gold and jewelry worth some 30 million euros ($35 million), police said Tuesday.

Students join demonstrations after Iran shopkeepers protest

Iranian students staged street protests in Tehran on Tuesday, a day after the capital's shopkeepers demonstrated against economic hardship and won a message of understanding from the president himself.

French ban on 'forever chemicals' in cosmetics, clothing to enter force

A French ban on the production and sale of cosmetics and most clothing containing polluting and health-threatening "forever chemicals" goes into force on Thursday.

I.Coast ruling party's dominance leaves opposition on brink

Ivory Coast's ruling party has further cemented its power after another crushing victory in parliamentary elections at the weekend, two months after President Alassane Ouattara won re-election for a fourth term.

Eurostar urges passengers to postpone journeys due to 'major disruption'

Eurostar advised passengers to postpone their journeys on Tuesday to a later date, citing "major disruption" including severe delays and cancellations.

Iran president urges officials to address protestors' complaints

Iran's president urged his government to listen to the "legitimate demands" of protesters, state media reported on Tuesday, a day after demonstrations by shopkeepers in Tehran over economic hardship.

Russia to re-privatise airport that it seized

The Russian government plans to sell Moscow's Domodedovo airport early next year, several months after taking ownership of the asset over allegations it had come under foreign control, Russia's finance minister said Tuesday.

K-pop label ADOR files damages suit against ex-NewJeans member

K-pop label ADOR has filed a compensation suit against a former member of megaband NewJeans, the firm said Tuesday, a day after announcing Danielle's removal following a year-long dispute that stalled the group's careers.

Iran president urges government to heed economic protests

Iran's president urged his government to listen to the "legitimate demands" of protesters, state media reported Tuesday, after demonstrations by shopkeepers in Tehran over economic hardship.

Precious metals fall again, stocks mixed as traders wind down

Precious metals extended losses Tuesday on profit-taking after hitting recent records, while equities fluctuated in quiet trade as investors wound down ahead of the New Year break.

Precious metals fall again, Asian stocks swing as traders wind down

Precious metals extended losses Tuesday on profit-taking after hitting recent records, while equities fluctuated in quiet trade as investors wound down ahead of the New Year break.

North Korea's Kim touts new rocket launchers that could target South

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has toured a factory making new multiple rocket launchers that could target the South, touting their ability to "annihilate the enemy" in a concentrated attack, state media reported Tuesday.

SMX: Why Luxury, From Denim to Couture, Can't Afford "Trust Me" Anymore

Supporting Authentication, Traceability, and Recycled-Content Verification Across Fashion and Luxury

Zumpano Patricios Welcomes Claire Easley as an Associate at Westchester County Office

Former CEO and Fordham Law graduate brings business leadership experience to New York practice

The New Scarcity in Luxury Isn't Product, It's Proof

SMX Plans Q1/2026 Expansion of Cotton Material Identity Into Denim to Support Authentication, Traceability, and Recycled Content Verification

SMX Announces Expansion into Denim and Recycled-Denim to Help Fashion Brands Reduce Excess Stock and Increase Verified Recycled Content

"Giving Materials Memory" enables denim to be authenticated, traced & reintroduced as a higher-value, verifiable input for reuse and recycling

SMX Enables Fashion Brands to Address Excess Inventory, Overproduction and Verified Recycled-Content Requirements

Material-embedded identity gives materials "memory," enabling waste to become a verifiable, reusable, and valuable commodity

Yield Solutions Group Takes Over Operational Control of Trusted American Mortgage

Yield Solutions Group, known nationwide in the auto lending space, announces plan to expand Trusted American Mortgage into a national leader in home loans.

Vero Achieves SOC 2 Type 2 Attestation, Strengthening Trust for Asset & Wholesale Finance Lenders

Independent validation of Vero's security program underscores its commitment to protecting customer data and operating with enterprise-grade controls

Meat-loving Argentines shun beef as inflation bites

As New Year's festivities draw near, meat-loving Argentines are readying their famous "asado" grills -- traditionally laden with steaks, ribs and sausages.

Brigitte Bardot's funeral to be held next week in Saint-Tropez

Cinema icon Brigitte Bardot's funeral will take place next week in her hometown of Saint-Tropez, her foundation said Monday, as France wrestles with how to pay tribute to a cultural legend who in later years championed far-right views.

Stocks mixed, as precious metals drop

European stock markets steadied after a mixed Asian showing Monday, as investors awaited fresh clues on the outlook for US interest rates.

India's navy sails back to the future with historic voyage

India's navy boasts aircraft carriers, submarines, warships and frontline vessels of steel as it spreads its maritime power worldwide.

Emirates mining company challenges Guinea licence withdrawal

Mining company Axis International said Monday it was seeking World Bank arbitration against Guinea for withdrawing its right to operate a major bauxite mine in the west African country.

Why Regulation Is Making SMX More Relevant, And Is Also Its Biggest Value Driver

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / Most companies define market opportunity by demand signals. In regulated environments, the real driver is enforcement. When rules move from guidance to requirement, entire markets become addressable overnight.

From Plastics to Metals, SMX Is Turning Verification Into a Platform Play

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / Most companies still think of verification as a feature. A box to check. A report to generate when asked. That framing is becoming outdated as supply chains move from disclosure-driven systems to enforcement-driven ones.

SMX Is Benefiting From Regulation While Others Are Still Arguing With It

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / Regulation used to be something companies argued with. Delayed. Negotiated. Framed as a risk factor in footnotes. That posture is fading as enforcement replaces interpretation and proof replaces disclosure.

Why SMX's Platform Is Serving Continuity Instead of Trust in Global Supply Chains

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / For decades, supply chains ran on assumed trust. Documents moved with goods. Certifications followed shipments. Disputes were resolved through reconciliation and relationships. That system worked when scale was smaller, regulation lighter, and enforcement uneven. That environment no longer exists.

Glo2Facial Powers GLO by ME Skin's Facials at Golden Globes Gifting Suite

LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / Glo2Facial is excited to announce its official sponsorship of GLO by MESkin's exclusive facial services at the renowned Golden Globes Gifting Suite, hosted by DPA on January 9th and 10th, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. This highly anticipated event gathers Hollywood's elite during one of entertainment's most glamorous weeks, offering them a chance to experience the ultimate in luxury skincare.

Integrity Has to Be Engineered, SMX Offers the Blueprint

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / Supply chain integrity used to be a communications exercise. Companies disclosed. Auditors reviewed. Regulators accepted what could not realistically be verified at scale. That arrangement is no longer holding.

SMX's Platform Creates a World Where Silver Gets Audited, Not Explained

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / Global supply chains were built for efficiency, not inspection. For decades, auditability was handled through paperwork, attestations, and trust between counterparties. That model is giving way to something far more rigid.

Silver Is Forcing the Question SMX Already Answers

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / Infrastructure technology does not tolerate impatience. It requires long deployment cycles, regulatory alignment, and integration into systems that cannot afford disruption. When execution is rushed or sequencing is misjudged, infrastructure does not fail quietly. It fails visibly.

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