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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Reportedly Hired Crisis PR Firm a Year Before Admitting Affair

Wired reports that Jensen Huang, CEO of U.S. chipmaker Nvidia, engaged crisis communications firm Heller Inc. at least a year before publicly acknowledging an extramarital affair. Nvidia's board has announced an independent investigation.

TechCrunch · 10 Nov, 02:12

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's ties to an alleged Chinese spy raise questions over US chip export policy

Reports say Jensen Huang, CEO of US AI chipmaker Nvidia, had a relationship with an executive at Singapore-based cloud firm Megaspeed, whom US officials believe to be a Chinese intelligence asset. Nvidia's board has opened an independent investigation, while Huang remains in charge.

The Verge · 10 Nov, 02:11

Why US airport security may ask you to turn on your phone

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at US airports can ask travelers to power on a smartphone to prove it works. The rule has existed since 2014, while border inspections by customs officers follow different rules.

Engadget · 10 Nov, 02:11

Agriculture

Winter cereals in autumn: dealing with black-grass and manganese deficiency

Crop advisers at the Ravensburg agricultural office in Germany give November guidance for winter cereals: how to check herbicide performance against black-grass and how to spot manganese deficiency in winter barley.

agrarheute (Vācija) · 10 Nov, 02:10

Agriculture

Soybeans after maize: herbicide residues can stunt growth

A Polish soybean grower says fields for soybeans should be chosen up to two years ahead, because herbicide residues and weed seed banks affect the crop. The Polish Soya Association names several active substances that can harm soybeans.

topagrar.pl (Polija) · 10 Nov, 02:10

Man who lost $308,000 on sports bets sues Kalshi over illegal gambling

Scott Bright of Washington state, who lost more than $308,000 betting on sports through the prediction market Kalshi, has sued to recover over $580,000. Kalshi argues the trades were federally regulated event contracts, not gambling.

Ars Technica · 10 Nov, 01:11

Five US Departments Agree to Give FAA Safety Review of Counter-Drone Systems

The US Department of Homeland Security says it has agreed with four other departments that the Federal Aviation Administration will review the safety of new counter-drone systems. The text of the agreement has not been published.

DroneXL · 10 Nov, 01:10

Politico: Europe still needs Nvidia, even after a spy scandal

Politico Europe argues that Europe needs US chipmaker Nvidia and that a spy scandal alone will not change that. Meanwhile, EU countries are lagging on AI oversight appointments, and a budget dispute is stalling decisions on AI chips.

Politico Europe · 10 Nov, 01:10

Danish court fines Nordea bank €20.7 million over anti-money laundering violations

A Copenhagen court on 9 November fined the Nordic bank Nordea €20.7 million after a jury found it guilty of several breaches of anti-money laundering rules. The penalty is far below the €883 million sought by prosecutors.

Dienas Bizness · 10 Nov, 00:12

Latvia's electricity exchange price jumps in November, reaching 80 cents per kilowatt-hour

Latvia's electricity exchange price in early November more than doubled compared with October, and in the evening peak hour on 9 November it reached 80 cents per kilowatt-hour. Experts link the rise to expensive gas, colder weather and weak wind and solar output.

LSM (rus) · 10 Nov, 00:12

James Gunn and Peter Safran Leave DC Studios Leadership After Paramount–Warner Bros. Merger

Filmmaker James Gunn and producer Peter Safran are stepping down as co-CEOs of the DC Universe, barely two months after the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger. Producer Jeremy Latcham will take over.

Ars Technica · 10 Nov, 00:10

Pentagon considers fleet of military satellites around the Moon

The US military has published a request for information asking companies about a possible constellation of satellites around the Moon. The first phase would involve up to five spacecraft, due by late 2029.

Ars Technica · 9 Nov, 23:11

FAA Issues First Authorization for Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight Drone Flights Over the Gulf

The US Federal Aviation Administration has issued what it calls the first authorization for a drone to fly beyond the operator's visual line of sight from the US coast over the Gulf. The approval went to Skyways, which will fly to a Shell platform.

DroneLife · 9 Nov, 23:11

Baltic Electricity Prices Surge in Early November, Latvia's Daily Average Tops €400 per MWh

Wholesale electricity prices in the Baltic states rose sharply in early November, with Latvia's daily average reaching €414 per megawatt-hour on Monday. Companies and the regulator cite lower wind and solar output, higher demand and costlier natural gas.

BNN · 9 Nov, 23:10

Czech Republic moves closer to U-space as CIS+ system is delivered

Technology company UpVision has delivered the CIS+ system to Czech air navigation provider ANS CR, providing the digital backbone for coordinating drone traffic under U-space. Full deployment is expected in the second half of 2027.

Dronewatch (ES) · 9 Nov, 22:12

Auto

Skoda Epiq: Which Trim and Battery Offer the Best Value

Skoda's new Epiq electric car has reached Latvia and has been entered in the Latvian Car of the Year contest. A TV Autoziņas review explains which model, trim and battery make the most sense.

iAuto.lv · 9 Nov, 22:11

OpenSSH flaw allowing SSH access to Linux devices is being actively exploited

Security firms watchTowr and Previdian report attacks on CVE-2026-123158, an OpenSSH vulnerability that appears when it runs with the musl library. Users are urged to install the update promptly.

Ars Technica · 9 Nov, 22:10

Claude Code settings files expose thousands of secrets on GitHub

Security researchers have found that local settings files from Anthropic's AI coding tool Claude Code are ending up in public GitHub repositories along with sensitive data. About 1,100 files from 63 organizations contained passwords, API tokens and private keys.

Ars Technica · 9 Nov, 21:12

US Federal Agencies Agree on Faster Counter-Drone Safety Reviews

Five US federal departments announced an agreement on November 9 creating a common safety review process for counter-drone systems before deployment. Reviews of some previously evaluated systems could take as little as 24 hours.

DroneLife · 9 Nov, 21:11

Agriculture

Regenerative agriculture: experts urge goals built around local challenges, not just acreage

Representatives of The Nature Conservancy and General Mills argue that regenerative agriculture targets should respond to the defining challenge of each landscape rather than only measuring the acreage covered.

AgFunderNews (agrotehn.) · 9 Nov, 21:10

Nvidia board opens inquiry into CEO Jensen Huang's situation

The board of US chipmaker Nvidia has launched an inquiry tied to CEO Jensen Huang's affair and possible national security risks involving China. The board says it has no reason to believe security or company secrets were compromised.

Ars Technica · 9 Nov, 20:12

Russian Travel Industry Seeks Government Help as Maldives' Largest Bank Returns Russian Payments

The Russian Union of Travel Industry has asked the government to open talks with Maldivian authorities, because the Maldives' largest bank has been returning payments from Russian tourists since Oct. 18. The volume of delayed or returned payments is estimated at about $2 million.

The Moscow Times · 9 Nov, 20:12

FEMA Chief Urges State and Local Agencies to Strengthen Counter-Drone Readiness

Cameron Hamilton, head of the US Federal Emergency Management Agency, urged state and local agencies in Maryland on November 9 to build up their ability to respond to unauthorized drones. He pointed to a $500 million federal commitment to counter-drone technology and preparedness.

DroneLife · 9 Nov, 20:10

SpaceX Official: Company Is Now Fundamentally an Infrastructure Firm

SpaceX launch vice president Kiko Dontchev said at the UP.Summit conference in Florida that the rocket maker sees itself as an infrastructure company and is rapidly adopting AI. He also said the Falcon 9 rocket is on the road to retirement.

Ars Technica · 9 Nov, 19:12

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Calls for Cheaper Counter-Drone Technology

At an industry forum in Maryland, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin urged companies to rethink counter-drone systems and make them affordable for civilian sites. He said current solutions may not match emerging threats.

DroneLife · 9 Nov, 19:12

Danish startup Memora raises €1.7 million to digitise cemetery management

Danish tech startup Memora has raised €1.7 million to connect cemetery managers, gardeners and families on a single platform. The round was led by venture capital firm True Collective.

EU-Startups · 9 Nov, 19:11

Anthropic buys $3.4 billion of gas turbines to power its AI computing

AI company Anthropic is spending $3.4 billion on natural gas turbines originally ordered by equipment supplier OnePWR. The purchase shows how acute the power shortage has become for the AI industry.

TechCrunch AI · 9 Nov, 19:11

Delfi Business Roundup for 9 November: From Olive Oil to Ryanair Changes

The Latvian news portal Delfi published a roundup of business and economy news for Latvia and the world on 9 November. It mentions rising electricity prices, changes for Ryanair passengers and an investigation involving a company chief executive.

Delfi · 9 Nov, 18:12

Latvia's electricity price rose 50% last week to €265 per megawatt-hour

The average electricity price in Latvia on the Nord Pool exchange rose 50% last week to €265.46 per megawatt-hour, according to Latvenergo. Higher energy prices, rising demand and a sharp drop in imports from Sweden contributed.

TVNET · 9 Nov, 18:11

FinTech CEO: Long Sales Cycles in Regulated Finance Can Be a Competitive Advantage

Dawid Kotur, co-founder of Curvestone AI, argues that long sales cycles in regulated financial services are an entry fee and a competitive moat rather than a flaw. He urges FinTech startups to plan funding and hiring around a long wait.

EU-Startups · 9 Nov, 18:11

Fuel prices in Portugal drop by up to 9.5 cents on Monday

On 9 November, petrol in Portugal became 9.5 cents cheaper and diesel 9 cents cheaper. The fall was smaller than forecast because the government reduced an extraordinary discount on the petroleum products tax.

Euronews Business · 9 Nov, 18:11

Wing invests $125 million in US aircraft manufacturing as it plans nationwide expansion

Drone delivery company Wing is investing USD 125 million in building its next-generation aircraft in the United States. By 2027 it aims to reach over 40 million Americans across nearly 20 US markets.

Unmanned Airspace · 9 Nov, 17:10

SWISSto12 and UNIVITY advance European 5G infrastructure in space

Swiss space-tech startup SWISSto12 and French startup UNIVITY have completed a Critical Design Review for two active antennas meant to deliver 5G connectivity from space. The step clears the way for hardware production and testing.

EU-Startups · 9 Nov, 17:10

Electricity prices surge in the Baltics: Latvenergo explains why

Electricity prices in the Baltic states have risen sharply in early November, with Latvia's average exchange price reaching 414 euros per megawatt-hour on Monday. State energy company Latvenergo and grid operator AST attribute the rise to lower renewable output, costlier fuels and limited interconnection capacity.

Apollo.lv · 9 Nov, 16:12