ChatGPT-maker OpenAI said on Friday it considered last year alerting Canada’s police about the activities of a person who months later committed one of the worst school shootings in the country’s history. OpenAI said the company identified the account of Jesse Van Rootselaar last June via abuse detection efforts for “furtherance of violent activities”. The San Francisco tech company said it consid...
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI said on Friday it considered last year alerting Canada’s police about the activities of a person who months later committed one of the worst school shootings in the country’s history. OpenAI said the company identified the account of Jesse Van Rootselaar last June via abuse detection efforts for “furtherance of violent activities”. The San Francisco tech company said it considered whether to refer the account to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police but determined at the time...
South Korea said a US Supreme Court ruling striking down tariffs imposed under President Donald Trump ’s emergency powers would not derail its broader trade agreement with Washington. Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan held an emergency meeting Saturday to assess the decision, which found tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act unlawful. The ruling renders void the 15% r...
South Korea said a US Supreme Court ruling striking down tariffs imposed under President Donald Trump ’s emergency powers would not derail its broader trade agreement with Washington. Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan held an emergency meeting Saturday to assess the decision, which found tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act unlawful. The ruling renders void the 15% reciprocal tariff currently applied to Korean goods, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources said in a statement. “Although the ruling has heightened uncertainty over exports to the US, the overall framework of export conditions secured under the Korea-US tariff agreement will remain intact,” Kim said, pledging a full-scale response to protect national interests and Korean companies. Sectoral tariffs on automobiles and steel, imposed under separate laws, remain in place, and are unaffected by the court’s decision, the ministry said. The Trump administration separately announced a 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act, adding a new layer of uncertainty. Seoul said it would closely monitor Washington’s follow-up measures, while continuing talks on the implementation of last year’s trade agreement. The ruling comes against an already fragile tariff backdrop between Seoul and Washington. The US imposed a 15% tariff on Korean imports, including autos, under a deal that features a $350 billion investment commitment . Trump last month also warned of a possible tariff increase, citing delays in Korean legislation needed to implement the pledge. Read Also: Trump Vows to Raise Tariffs to 25% on South Korean Goods The presidential Blue House said it would comprehensively review the court ruling and the US government’s position, and would proceed in a direction that best serves the national interest. Seoul said it would monitor US developments on potential refunds of the now-voided reciprocal tariffs and work with business groups to support affected companies.
The U.S. FDA has approved Vanda Pharmaceuticals' ( VNDA ) Bysanti ( milsaperidone) for the treatment of bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia. The company's shares are up ~44% in after-hours trading Friday. Milsaperidone is an active metabolite of iloperidone, which was approved in 2009 and sold by Vanda under the brand name Fanapt. Studies of milsaperidone found it bioequivalent to iloperidone. By...
The U.S. FDA has approved Vanda Pharmaceuticals' ( VNDA ) Bysanti ( milsaperidone) for the treatment of bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia. The company's shares are up ~44% in after-hours trading Friday. Milsaperidone is an active metabolite of iloperidone, which was approved in 2009 and sold by Vanda under the brand name Fanapt. Studies of milsaperidone found it bioequivalent to iloperidone. Bysanti is also in phase 3 as an adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder. More on Vanda Pharmaceuticals Vanda Pharma: High Risk, Heavily Discounted - Stock Ahead Of PDUFA This Week Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VNDA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VNDA) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Transcript Vanda declines on Q4 results, weak 2026 revenue guidance Vanda falls as FDA rejects jet lag drug
A Year Into Trump's 2nd Term: When Does Accountability For The Deep State Begin? Authored by Jeff Dornik via American Greatness, We were told this time would be different. We were told that a second Trump administration would not repeat the mistakes of the first, that hard lessons had been learned, and that the Deep State would finally be confronted rather than tolerated. One year into President T...
A Year Into Trump's 2nd Term: When Does Accountability For The Deep State Begin? Authored by Jeff Dornik via American Greatness, We were told this time would be different. We were told that a second Trump administration would not repeat the mistakes of the first, that hard lessons had been learned, and that the Deep State would finally be confronted rather than tolerated. One year into President Trump’s second term, it is both fair and necessary to ask whether those assurances are being honored—not from hostility but from a sincere desire to see the America First agenda succeed, endure, and become irreversible. During President Trump’s first term, Congress squandered its moment. The first two years were consumed by infighting, hesitation, and internal paralysis, even with Republican control. Then came the midterms, control was lost, and meaningful legislative progress effectively ended. What followed were impeachment spectacles and relentless political warfare, while entrenched corruption inside the federal government remained untouched. Now, just past the first year of President Trump’s second term, the pattern feels disturbingly familiar. The urgency voters demanded is not being matched by the actions of those entrusted to deliver it. The question that must be asked plainly is this: when is the Trump administration actually going to root out the Deep State? Executive Orders are being signed at a rapid pace, but Executive Orders are not reform. They are temporary directives that can be erased with a single signature the moment someone like Gavin Newsom takes office. Without legislation, without prosecutions, and without accountability, nothing is secured. Power is being exercised, but it is not being anchored, and lasting change is never achieved that way. Kash Patel built his credibility by telling the truth about corruption in Washington. His book and documentary, Government Gangsters , documented in detail how entrenched bureaucrats and intelligence officials wo...
Getty Images One small issuer and four blank check companies went public this past week as the IPO market continued to weather the recent volatility. Facial recognition software provider Rank One Computing ( ROC ) upsized and priced at the high end to raise $24 million at a $114 million market cap. ROC operates in an intensely competitive space, developing proprietary AI software for biometric ide...
Getty Images One small issuer and four blank check companies went public this past week as the IPO market continued to weather the recent volatility. Facial recognition software provider Rank One Computing ( ROC ) upsized and priced at the high end to raise $24 million at a $114 million market cap. ROC operates in an intensely competitive space, developing proprietary AI software for biometric identification, video analytics, and digital evidence analysis, in addition to providing R&D services. The company serves both government agencies and regulated commercial sectors. ROC finished up 3%. The week’s four blank check IPOs were led by Averin Capital Acquisition ( ACAAU ), which raised $250 million. Led by former Flagship partner David Berry, the SPAC plans to target businesses at the intersection of technology and health. 5 IPOs During the Week of February 16th, 2026 Issuer Business Deal Size Market Cap at IPO Price vs. Midpoint First Day Return Return at 02/20 ROC ( ROC ) $24M $114M 9% +3% +3% Provides AI-powered facial recognition and biometric verification software. Averin Capital Acq. ( ACAAU ) $250M $315M 0% +0% +0% Blank check company backed by Averin Capital targeting health and technology businesses. Paloma Acquisition I ( PALOU ) $150M $193M 0% +0% +0% Blank check company targeting gold, silver, and other precious metals. Armada Acquisition III ( AACIU ) $225M $308M 0% +0% +0% Third blank check company led by the former CEO of Cantaloupe Inc. targeting fintech, SaaS, and AI. Abony Acquisition I ( AACOU ) $200M $273M 0% +0% +0% Blank check company targeting defense, advanced computing, software, and media. Click to enlarge A couple smaller names joined the pipeline, led by medtech Medical 21 (MAVG), which filed to raise $25 million. Four SPACs also submitted initial filings, led by two that plan to raise $175 million: NewHold Enterprises’ NewHold Investment IV ( NHIVU ) and energy-focused Dynamix IV ( DYNXU ). 6 Filings During the Week of February 16th, 2026...
NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) is a nuclear technology company whose big ambitions revolve around a small modular reactor (SMR). Based in Portland, Oregon, NuScale is currently the only U.S. nuclear company with SMR design approval from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Out of the dozen or so nuclear start-ups, including Oklo and Nano Nuclear Energy , NuScale is the lone ranger with a license to...
NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) is a nuclear technology company whose big ambitions revolve around a small modular reactor (SMR). Based in Portland, Oregon, NuScale is currently the only U.S. nuclear company with SMR design approval from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Out of the dozen or so nuclear start-ups, including Oklo and Nano Nuclear Energy , NuScale is the lone ranger with a license to deploy small reactor technology on a commercial scale. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading