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CLEAR has responded to a recent Bloomberg article, stating that it inaccurately portrays the company's security measures and its collaboration with the TSA in maintaining airport safety. CLEAR claims that despite providing reporters with factual information and on-the-record responses that contradict the article's content, Bloomberg chose to ignore these details.

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July 28, 2023 | 1:41 pm

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A couple in India's West Bengal state reportedly sold their eight-month-old son to buy an Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone 14. The couple intended to use the phone for filming short videos for Instagram. The police have apprehended the mother and the woman who purchased the baby, with efforts underway to locate the fugitive father.

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July 28, 2023 | 12:40 pm

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Senator Ron Wyden has accused Microsoft Corporation of negligent cybersecurity practices and withholding key details about a recent hack. The breach reportedly allowed China-based hackers to compromise accounts belonging to 25 organizations, including officials in the US Departments of State and Commerce. Wyden has called on the Justice Department to hold Microsoft accountable for the breach.

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July 28, 2023 | 12:32 pm

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Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) is under scrutiny over a security breach that allowed Chinese hackers to spy on top Biden administration officials. The breach is believed to be worse than initially thought, compromising the unclassified Microsoft email inboxes of senior State Department officials, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, and others. Senator Ron Wyden has requested three separate federal probes into Microsoft's alleged negligent cybersecurity practices. The hack has affected more than two dozen organizations globally, with fewer than ten organizations compromised in the U.S.

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July 28, 2023 | 11:48 am

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The Chief of Staff for the Ukrainian President has stated that Russia is threatening civilian vessels in the Black Sea, and has called for international condemnation. This could potentially impact global trade and commodities.

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July 28, 2023 | 11:42 am

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Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) vehicles have been barred from the World University Games in Chengdu, China due to security concerns. This follows concerns expressed by China since 2021 over Tesla’s exterior cameras and their potential to capture sensitive information. Despite assurances from CEO Elon Musk, Tesla vehicles underwent a security review from Chinese officials, leading to a ban on military members and government officials driving a Tesla in March 2021.

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July 28, 2023 | 10:15 am

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Tan Kefei, a representative of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, has stated that the army will take decisive and effective measures to protect China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, according to Reuters citing XINHUA.

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July 27, 2023 | 4:41 pm

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The U.S. and Taiwan have reached an agreement on the procurement of U.S. surface-to-air missile systems. China's spokesperson, Tan Kefei, has criticized this action, stating that it seriously undermines China's national security and threatens peace and stability across China.

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July 27, 2023 | 4:40 pm

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The Chinese Defense Ministry has expressed opposition to the U.S. intensifying its military ties with Taiwan, as per remarks made by Tan Kefei. This was in response to Taiwan-related content in the U.S. National Defense Authorization Act for 2024.

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July 27, 2023 | 4:39 pm

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SEC Chair Gary Gensler has stated that the cryptocurrency market is rife with fraud. This statement could potentially lead to increased regulatory scrutiny on cryptocurrencies.

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July 27, 2023 | 3:41 pm