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Ohio data-center limits, WordPress flaw, California broadband funding

Voters in at least 14 Ohio municipalities have backed bans or other limits on data centers, adding local constraints for developers. The US cybersecurity agency has listed a WordPress Core flaw as actively exploited, bringing it under federal requirements for prioritizing fixes. California’s signed broadband award provides for $1.42 billion in deployment funding, with provider grants conditional on resolving a dispute over enforcement of state laws.

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Infrastructure

UK plans to put energy brokers under regulator Ofgem

The UK government plans an energy bill that would extend oversight to largely unregulated brokers and restrict some executive payments. It would also strengthen landlord enforcement and end new onshore fracking licensing in England, with exceptions.

Bank of England delays November payment standards release

The Bank of England has delayed its RTGS standards release after Swift postponed its own release. Payment firms have already prepared for the address changes, while a possible earlier CHAPS requirement needs further industry discussion.

Software

US cybersecurity agency adds exploited WordPress Core flaw to catalog

CISA has added a WordPress Core flaw to its exploited-vulnerability catalog. Its directive requires federal civilian agencies to prioritize high-risk listed flaws on publicly exposed systems where exploitation grants total control, and sets expectations for checking for compromise before patching.

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Infrastructure

  1. Ahold Delhaize reports cybersecurity incident to Dutch police

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  2. Google backs TeraWulf financing for Anthropic data center

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  3. Google plans $15 billion Malaysia investment in 2027–2028

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  1. Super Micro raises quarterly revenue forecast to $18.5–19.5 billion

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Software

  1. Binance reports $5.27 billion net outflow after theft

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  2. Cathay Pacific says Amadeus breach affects 53,000 bookings

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  3. Google to disable superintelligence (SI) on K–12 student accounts by default

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  1. Armenia launches biometric document system as thousands preregister

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  2. Russia’s police arrest three suspected VasyGrek members

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  3. Meta sets final Quest 2 and Quest Pro system updates for March 2027

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Superintelligence

  1. Anthropic revenue rises as third-quarter net loss narrows

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  2. OpenAI says it will acquire Pierre Computer Company

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  3. Google enables Knowledge Catalog by default in Gemini

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  1. Meta raises $15 billion through five-part bond offering

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Consumer Tech

  1. Apple directs iPhone Duo owners with screen faults to AppleCare

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  2. Google works on fix for Nest clock errors in Canada

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    Kyiv utility outages, Russia’s treaty exit, refrigeration cyberattacks

    Kyiv residents were directed to drinking-water fountains and centers with charging points after Russian attacks disrupted power and water. Russia’s departure from the European anti-torture convention ends its detention-inspection safeguard. Refrigeration cyberattacks across at least 11 European countries have forced retailers to discard food.

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    Climate adaptation funding, Sudan dialysis disruption, ACT for ALS extension

    The UN Environment Programme estimates that even tripling adaptation funding by 2035 would leave most needs unmet, after funding reached at most $32 billion in 2024. UN coordinator Denise Brown says a strike-related power failure stopped dialysis outside Khartoum. A signed US law extends ACT for ALS authorization through fiscal 2031.

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    4 min19 sources

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    Business

    Eurozone inflation, Europe’s fuel costs, Armenia’s business reforms

    Eurostat initially estimates annual eurozone inflation at 4% in October, with prices rising faster than in September. Von der Leyen estimates Europe’s additional fossil-fuel import costs at €127 billion. Armenia’s EU-funded programme plans changes to company law, licensing and investment rules.

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    3 min39 sources

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    Culture

    UK game-ad bans, Steam release checks, Turkey’s returned antiquities

    Advertisers must withdraw mobile-game ads featuring invented gameplay, cinematic scenes or badges falsely suggesting awards under UK regulatory bans. Valve has added Steam release checks as some independent developers miss planned launches amid review delays. Turkey has reunited Boubon bronzes for exhibition following recoveries from the US.

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    4 min30 sources

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    Sports

    Asian Cup postponement, Canada’s hockey restrictions, Barbosu’s ban

    The Asian Cup postponement disrupts teams’ preparations, with a replacement schedule awaiting FIFA approval. Canada’s restrictions exclude Russian and Belarusian players from the world junior hockey tournament in Alberta. Ana Barbosu has received a two-year ban following three missed anti-doping tests.

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    4 min62 sources

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    Politics

    AP projects Democrats will take charge of House committees

    Associated Press projects at least 228 Democratic House seats, putting the party on course to take control when the new Congress begins; Republicans retain both chambers until then. Russian attacks interrupted power and water supplies in Kyiv and nearby areas. Iran says reopening the Strait of Hormuz depends on US acceptance of its peace-plan demands.

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