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Admiral Paparo revealed that Goldman Sachs has filed documentation with the SEC to launch a Bitcoin fund.

The Athletic reporter Pablo Torre has been awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his reporting on Kawhi Leonard. The New York Times received three awards, including recognition for investigative journalism regarding Donald Trump's conflicts of interest. The investigations detailed how the president exceeded limitations and used presidential opportunities to enrich his family and allies. Essayist Marsh Gessen received an award for essays on rising authoritarian regimes. Photographer Saher Alghor won for documenting destruction and hunger in the Gaza Strip. His winning book, titled Angel Down, focuses on themes from the First World War. The announcement was made yesterday, according to the report.

Actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement regarding the legal dispute surrounding the film 'It Ends With Us'. Lively had privately accused Baldoni of sexually harassing her on the set of 'It Ends With Us.' The terms of their settlement were not released, but they issued a joint statement said their support for raising awareness and making an impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors and all survivors. The dispute involved Lively's claims that Baldoni conspired with publicists to destroy her reputation following private accusations of sexual harassment on a movie set. In a joint statement, both parties expressed hope that the settlement would provide closure and allow for a respectful environment online. The conflict originated after the release of their 2024 film It Ends With Us.

Elon Musk has settled allegations with the Securities and Exchange Commission for $1.5 million. Elon Musk agreed to pay $1.5 million to the SEC while admitting no wrongdoing. The report was provided by Bloomberg Radio.

The campaign for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has raised nearly $19,000.

US healthcare marketplaces have shared sensitive citizenship and race data with advertising technology giants. This data sharing occurred despite privacy concerns and the sensitive nature of health information.

Right! has announced a strategic partnership to expand its security reach. Cisco's CiberEducao program has launched new training modules. The US has imposed an AI skills requirement on its CyberCorps pipeline. Cybertech and law firm PDA have joined forces to provide cybersecurity solutions. This partnership aims to address industrial cybersecurity needs, as highlighted by the ISA Fourth Annual Industrial Cybersecurity Event. Cybertech, law firm PDA, and N-able, Inc. have announced partnerships and initiatives aimed at strengthening cybersecurity. Cybertech and PDA are joining forces to offer cybersecurity solutions, while N-able has partnered with Manchester City as its Official Cybersecurity Partner. Utility companies are also being urged to enhance their defenses. ISAC and the Retail Council of Canada have partnered to address retail cybersecurity.

The U.S. video game company GameStop has launched a hostile takeover bid for the e-commerce platform Ibai. This acquisition is considered unusual given GameStop's near-bankruptcy status a few years ago.

Mayor Momdani acknowledged New Yorkers' concerns and frustration regarding increased ICE raids across the city. The mayor stated that these raids are leading to the detention of New Yorkers, citing the recent detention of a delivery worker after his Grubhub shift. Mayor Momdani stated that New York City laws leave no room for interpretation regarding the NYPD's refusal to participate in civil immigration enforcement. The comments follow an online video showing an officer allegedly pushing a man during a protest outside Weichoff Heights Medical Center on Saturday. The protest was directed against ICE enforcement actions. Mayor Eric Adams stated that NYPD officers will not participate in civil immigration enforcement. The Mayor's comments follow reports of a disturbing video allegedly showing an officer interacting with a protester over the weekend.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by more than 540 points, representing a decline of over 1%. The Shanghai Composite Index decreased by 60 points to 10,0534. Taiwan's ADIA index rose 0.99%. The Taiwan Stock Exchange Index rose 1,778 points, marking its largest single-day gain in history, with contributions from TSMC, MediaTek, and ASE Technology Holding. This drop occurred on Monday. The S&P 500 dropped 29 points to 7,200, and the Wilshire 5000 declined 60 points to 100,534. Brent crude futures increased by $6.27 to $114.44 per barrel, and West Texas Intermediate crude rose $4.48 to $106.42 per barrel. The NASDAQ dropped 47 points and the S&P lost 29 points. Oil prices rose with Brent crude closing above $114 and other oil closing above $106 a barrel. US Treasury yields have surpassed the 5% mark. The report mentions that US stock markets declined on Thursday.