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GFL closes CAD 5.6 billion SECURE Waste Infrastructure acquisition, delisting looms — 1dGFL Environmental completed its CAD ~5.6 billion acquisition of SECURE Waste Infrastructure, financing the deal with a mix of cash, GFL stock, and new debt, and incorporating SECURE’s 2,000+ employees as it delists SECURE from the TSX. The merger is expected to boost GFL’s scale and financial targets, with investors reacting to the deal’s details and potential upside in valuation.

Rachel Meyers jobs absorbed is a big deal for those workers, hope the transition to GFL is smooth for them.

Explosion at Augsburg train station injures two as police probe motive — 5hAn explosion near Augsburg’s main train station injured two bystanders and led to a temporary station closure and train disruptions, with authorities later confirming a suspicious object was found but posing no danger; investigators are examining whether the incident was deliberate or connected to other threats. Reports across the day indicate ongoing investigations into possible sabotage and related security concerns in Germany, with the station operations gradually resuming as alerts were resolved.

Derek Foss Germany really needs to get a handle on these security scares at transit hubs, this keeps happening too often lately.

Mexico plans national security screening for foreign investments in key tech sectors — 2dMexico is pushing a reform to the Foreign Investment Law to create a formal national-security review for foreign acquisitions above 49% in strategic sectors such as energy, AI, semiconductors, data management and cybersecurity, with the Defense Ministry, Navy and Security Ministry joining the National Foreign Investment Commission and penalties as high as 200,000 times the UMA for noncompliance. The CNIE would set the asset threshold, impose mandatory pre-approval or mitigation measures, and, if no decision is reached within the statutory period, treat the filing as a denial, as Mexico seeks to curb security risks while continuing to attract investment amid US pressure and ongoing USMCA concerns.

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Zambia's Hichilema sworn in for second term as rival faces treason charges — 1dZambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second five-year term after securing about 60% of the vote in August, in a ceremony that occurred amid post-election tensions and opposition arrests. Opposition leader Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu were detained and later charged with treason after security raids and despite a disputed election and closed courts for appeals.

Marcus Bell Treason charges right after the ceremony feels less like justice and more like a message being sent to the opposition.

Kratos wins $20 million deal to supply mobile SATCOM for Asian military — 2dKratos Defense & Security Solutions announced more than a $20 million contract to deliver mobile SATCOM gateways for an Asian defense customer and an approximate $35 million production award for military-grade hardware under a national security program, underscoring its expanded role in field-ready communications and weapon-system production. Industry coverage also highlights Kratos’ potential growth as a hardware supplier for autonomous combat aircraft and broader investor interest tied to its backlogged, high-security programs.

Debsirin Nonthaburi School reopens under heavy security after deadly attack — 1dThailand's Debsirin Nonthaburi School reopened amid heightened security following a deadly shooting rampage by a 14-year-old pupil who killed seven people and himself, with police and bag checks in place and a memorial display for victims. The incident, Thailand's deadliest in about four years, sparked renewed gun-control debate, prompted mental-health support for students, and led Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to suspend new firearm permits and review existing licenses.

Tom Gallagher My heart goes out to the students walking back into that building today. No child should have to face that.

FAA proposes flight restrictions near Mar-a-Lago citing security concerns — 1dStorms in the Northeast and Gulf Coast are triggering widespread flight delays and waivers, while the FAA moves to tighten routing near Denver and proposes security-based flight restrictions around Palm Beach’s Trump residence. Long-standing capacity limits at Dallas Love Field, Reagan National, and LaGuardia continue to constrain routes and aircraft size despite deregulation pressures.

Iceland Rejects Restart of EU Talks; Security Ties Emphasized — 4dPreliminary tallies from Iceland’s referendum show an extremely close split on whether to resume EU accession talks, with reports ranging from a slight yes to a slim no as counting continued. Regardless of the advisory vote, any path to membership would still require lengthy negotiations and a subsequent referendum before becoming actual membership, reflecting deep national divisions over sovereignty, fisheries, and security.

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty, could face decades more in prison — 21hHong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces under the National Security Law, potentially facing life imprisonment. He is already serving about four years and eight months for a separate subversion case, with sentencing for the new charge pending.

Dana Whitfield Guilty plea or not, this whole thing was about silencing dissent from the start. Heartbreaking to see.

US-Iran Clashes Escalate as UAE Intercepts Drone — 2dUAE defence authorities said its air force intercepted a drone approaching from Iran over the country’s territorial waters, with air defences remaining on high alert. Iranian military statements meanwhile claimed retaliatory strikes against US bases in the region and vowed to safeguard security around the Strait of Hormuz, signaling escalating regional tensions.

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GTS Securities Expands ETF Holdings Across iShares — 3dGTS Securities LLC reported notable Q2 portfolio moves across multiple holdings, boosting its IWM position by 74% to 104,815 shares, trimming SGOV by 31.2% to 85,100 shares, and taking new stakes in DVY and SHV while expanding Uber Technologies by 120.2% to 39,827 shares.

Palo Alto Networks beats earnings forecasts, acquires AI firm Console — 17hPalo Alto Networks beat Q4 revenue estimates at $3.41 billion and raised its 2027 revenue guidance, while announcing the acquisition of Console, an AI-native platform to enable agentic workflows and deeper autonomous security operations within Cortex. Executives say the move accelerates AI-driven analysis and remediation across enterprise environments as demand for AI cybersecurity grows.

Dana Whitfield Every earnings beat these days comes with an AI acquisition attached. Feels less like strategy and more like keeping up appearances.

Lawmakers grill birth tourism firm as founder invokes Fifth Amendment — 23hHouse lawmakers scrutinized birth-tourism schemes, examining companies such as Have My Baby in Miami and warning of potential immigration fraud and national-security risks as foreign mothers seek U.S. citizenship for their children. Witnesses and researchers cited tens of thousands of births annually and suggested taxpayers could bear the cost, with several participants invoking the Fifth Amendment during questioning.

Nicole Hardy Curious how many of these "clients" understood the legal risks versus just trusting a slick sales pitch.

Dutch police arrest 34 after gang shooting involving dozens of masked gunmen — 20hA deadly gang-linked shooting in Overasselt left one security guard dead and two police officers injured, prompting a nationwide manhunt that led to 34 arrests of suspects from the Netherlands and several other countries as investigators probe a long-running conflict and possible connections to organized crime. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing, with video footage under review and motives not yet confirmed.

Rachel Meyers Hope the officers recover fully. This kind of brazen violence in broad daylight should worry everyone, not just the Dutch.

Netanyahu: Iran Tried to Kill Son; Security Extended — Aug 24, 2026Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in interviews that Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons, a claim tied to ongoing security protections for his family. The government previously extended lifelong security for his wife and five-year protections for his sons, with officials noting a continuing elevated threat level into the coming years.

Wella files for NYSE IPO after swinging back to profit — 1dWella Company, owner of brands such as Wella Professionals, OPI, Clairol and ghd, filed for a U.S. IPO to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker WELA, with Goldman Sachs, BofA Securities, KKR, and J.P. Morgan among the underwriters. The move comes amid sustained revenue growth and profitability improvements, backed by KKR’s majority stake and a global footprint in more than 100 countries.

Syria, Israel security talks expected to resume — Aug 23, 2026Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani says security talks with Israel should resume soon, but Damascus remains deeply mistrustful and insists Israel must halt attacks and respect Syria’s security concerns as talks frozen after the Iran war and an airbase strike, with earlier progress suggesting both sides had agreed on many elements of a security framework. He urged Israel to seize a historic diplomatic opportunity while Washington continues to press for a brokered security arrangement and gradual steps toward de-escalation and trust-building along the border.

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Cruz Calls for Venezuela Elections by 2027 — 3dTed Cruz urged free and fair elections in Venezuela, proposing deadlines around mid-next year, and endorsed President Donald Trump’s historic oil agreement, arguing both should advance in parallel as the deal could boost the U.S. economy and energy security.

Arsenal beat Villa 1-0 as Saka's goal extends unbeaten start — 1dArsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa to extend their flawless Premier League start, with Bukayo Saka delivering the decisive strike as Mikel Arteta marked his 250th EPL match in charge. The win highlighted Arsenal's continued defensive resilience amid Villa's rebuilding phase under Unai Emery.

Maya Lindstrom Saka just doesn't stop delivering when it matters. Arsenal's start to the season is genuinely scary good.

NuRAN to delist from CSE, keep Nasdaq, as director resigns abruptly — 18hNuRAN Wireless says it has applied to voluntarily delist its common shares from the Canadian Securities Exchange while preserving its Nasdaq listing under the ticker NUR, a move aimed at centralizing liquidity and reducing dual-listing costs as it continues to operate its Network-as-a-Service rural connectivity business in Africa. The announcements also note the resignation of board member Navindran Naidoo, with the expected last CSE trading date around September 4, 2026 and no disruption anticipated to Nasdaq trading.

Maya Lindstrom Rural connectivity in Africa is a solid niche business, hope the listing cleanup lets them focus on actually growing operations instead of paperwork.

JFrog stock surges after security integrations, hits 52-week highFinance — 6dJFrog’s stock has exhibited sharp volatility and appears notably overvalued based on GuruFocus’ GF Value, amid insider selling concerns, even as RBC upgraded the shares and a raft of analysts issued buy ratings with lofty price targets. The company also launched its JFrog Traffic Controller and integrated with Zscaler, Cloudflare, and Netskope to block malicious software packages, a move that contributed to a roughly 10% intraday gain as investors weigh security upgrades and growth prospects.

U.S. officials accuse COSCO of hidden spying equipment as China denies claims — 1dU.S. officials allege that COSCO uses concealed, sophisticated signals-intelligence equipment on its merchant ships to monitor military communications, encryption developments, and key maritime routes across Europe, North America, and Asia, citing a decades-long Beijing partnership. China and COSCO deny the spying claims, while the allegations surface as Washington discusses security and trade with Beijing ahead of a Trump-Xi summit and amid Pentagon listings tying COSCO to China’s military.

Sam Okafor If COSCO ships are docking at our ports for decades, basic due diligence should've caught this way earlier than now.

Social Security Medicare Fiscal Cliff Sparks Bipartisan DebatePolitics — Aug 26, 2026Experts warn that Social Security and Medicare are nearing funding shortfalls, with potential benefit cuts if reform isn’t enacted. Proposals range from increasing taxes or wages, backfilling trust funds with general revenue, to targeted reforms like wage-cap increases, while editorial and political dialogue stress the need for genuine, balanced reform rather than broad cuts.”

Top general tells Sen. Slotkin no plans for troops at 2026 polls — 2dGen. Dan Caine, chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said there are no plans to deploy federal troops or National Guard to polling places for the 2026 midterms, and no plans to seize ballots or voting materials, addressing Democrats’ fears of interference. The statement, in a letter to Sen. Elissa Slotkin, comes amid concerns sparked by Trump-era actions and ongoing debates about election security and federal involvement.

Jared Kim Good to hear, but a letter isn't a law. I'd feel better with something more binding than a promise.

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