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Claudio Neves Valente, who killed himself after deadly attack, began planning for violence in 2022, authorities sayThe gunman behind a deadly shooting at Brown University in December appeared to have been aggrieved by personal failures and sought retribution against those he deemed responsible, federal authorities said on Wednesday.More than four months after Claudio Manuel Neves Valente opened fire on the Ivy League campus, killing two students and injuring nine others, officials with the FBI’s Boston division announced they had concluded a significant portion of their investigation into the shooter. Continue reading...

• GetReal Security appointed cybersecurity veteran Varun Kohli as Chief Marketing Officer to address surging enterprise needs. • The hire responds to rising deepfake and AI-powered identity attacks in the cybersecurity landscape. • Kohli's expertise will drive expansion of real-time protection solutions for businesses facing AI threats.

Consumer confidence hit its lowest level since October 2023 this month, with surveys showing the cost pressures companies are facingConfidence in the UK economy has fallen sharply amid the mounting economic fallout from the Iran war, surveys show, as businesses prepare to raise their prices and consumers brace for a fresh cost of living shock.Highlighting the knock-on impact of the Middle East crisis in Britain, several closely-watched surveys of business activity and consumer confidence blamed the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran for a marked deterioration in the outlook in April. Continue reading...

Donald Trump’s conflict with Iran could speed the EU’s green revolution – if panicking governments can hold their nerve on clean energy• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereA surge in demand for electric vehicles across Europe may be evidence of what George Monbiot greeted as the silver lining of the Iran war. Sales of electric cars in continental Europe rose by 51% in March.The International Energy Agency has called the disruption in the strait of Hormuz the “biggest energy crisis in history”, but it appears, on one level, to be accelerating Europe’s green revolution. Yet, even if car-owners are rushing to the EV showrooms, some European governments, facing a groundswell of anger over soaring petrol and gas prices, are at risk of sending the clean energy transition into reverse. Continue reading...

Annual March rate adds to pressure on household finances and follows warnings of slowdown to UK economyUK inflation rose by 3.3% in March amid the surge in fuel prices for motorists triggered by the Iran war.Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show the consumer prices index increased last month from 3% in February, adding to pressure on household finances already battered by a cost of living crisis. The rise matched City economists’s forecast of an increase to 3.3%. Continue reading...

• Industry reporting from April 20, 2026 highlights how artificial intelligence is simultaneously accelerating cyberattacks while becoming a core defensive tool in enterprise security strategies. • Key players including Microsoft, Stellantis, and Anthropic are addressing emerging threats as AI enables faster, more scalable attack vectors across the technology sector. • The cybersecurity landscape faces competing pressures: organizations must deploy AI defenses while managing risks from AI-powered threats targeting critical infrastructure and supply chains.

Police say 29-year-old arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and drink driving after collision in WestminsterA woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in central London in the early hours of Sunday morning.A woman in her 30s is in hospital in a critical condition and a man in his 50s suffered life-changing injuries after they were hit by a car in Argyll Street, Westminster, at around 4.30am on Sunday, the Metropolitan Police said. Continue reading...

• Kaseya opened a new R&D hub in Silicon Valley on April 8, 2026, aimed at accelerating AI innovation in IT management and cybersecurity. • The facility targets attracting top AI talent to enhance automation solutions for managed service providers across the US. • This expansion responds to growing demand for AI-powered tools amid rising cybersecurity threats in the tech sector.

• Linx Security secured $50 million in funding to expand its artificial intelligence-driven identity platform amid rising identity-based attacks on enterprises. • The investment targets enhancements in AI capabilities as companies face intensified threats from identity exploitation in cybersecurity incidents. • This funding round underscores growing demand for advanced identity security solutions in the US tech sector, enabling scalable protection for enterprise environments.

• Circadence, a U.S.-based cybersecurity firm, secured $16.4 million in funding on April 4, 2026, to enhance its AI-powered platforms. • The investment supports launches of RangeGPT, an AI training tool, and Project Ares GEN3 for advanced threat simulation. • This funding arrives amid rising AI-enhanced cyber threats, positioning Circadence to innovate in enterprise defense.

• The US measles outbreak has accelerated in 2026 with cases now reported in more than half of the states, marking a resurgence 20 years after official eradication, driven primarily by declining vaccination rates. • Last year, the US reported over 2,000 measles cases (2,213 confirmed) and three pediatric deaths, with the mortality rate matching historical data of approximately one death per 1,000 infected children. • Oregon has diagnosed 13 measles cases so far in 2026 with hundreds of potential exposures in the past week; health experts note that official case counts likely underestimate true infection rates due to unreported cases and undetected transmission indicated by wastewater data.

• At RSAC 2026 on April 3, experts detailed rising AI-powered autonomous cyber threats and agentic defenses. • Sessions emphasized quantum computing risks to encryption, urging enterprise preparedness. • Findings stress need for adaptive strategies against evolving AI attack vectors.

• Linx Security secured $50 million in funding to expand its AI-driven identity platform amid rising identity-based attacks on enterprises. • The funding supports growth as companies face intensified threats bypassing traditional security perimeters. • This investment highlights the surging demand for AI solutions in cybersecurity, positioning Linx to compete in a market projected for rapid expansion.

• Linx Security secured $50 million in funding to expand its AI-driven identity security and governance platform amid rising identity-based threats. • The investment will accelerate product development, scale go-to-market efforts, and expand global operations for enterprise customers. • Enterprises face intensifying identity attacks, making AI-powered solutions critical for threat detection and compliance.

• Sumitomo Corporation is introducing Palantir Technologies' AI Platform (AIP) via U.S. group company Ascend SC in Texas for oil country tubular goods SCM. • The platform advances digital transformation in managing inventory and just-in-time delivery for diverse oil and gas drilling specs. • Collaboration with SCSK fuses business knowledge and tech for global DX and competitiveness in energy supply chains.

• Mobile World Congress 2026 showcased a fundamental shift in smartphone design and capabilities, with 10 major announcements signaling the end of conventional "dumb" smartphones and the emergence of AI-integrated mobile devices. • Tech analyst Rob Enderle identified key announcements from the conference demonstrating how artificial intelligence is becoming a core differentiator in next-generation smartphones rather than a secondary feature. • This transition reflects broader industry momentum toward on-device AI processing and intelligent assistants, reshaping consumer expectations for mobile technology capabilities.

• IDC forecasts global security spending will hit $308 billion in 2026, up from prior years, with the U.S. leading at $150 billion fueled by financial services, healthcare, and government sectors. • Software will account for over 50% of spending, including identity and access management, endpoint security, and analytics, growing 14% year-over-year amid AI-powered threats. • Fastest-growing categories like CNAPP and data security software address AI workloads and non-human identities, as companies prioritize integrated architectures for resilience.

US equities experienced choppy trading during the week ending March 13, 2026, driven by Iran conflict headlines and oil price swings above $100 per barrel, with the S&P 500 closing just 4.4% below its January all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.66% for the week, 4.53% in March, and 2.51% year-to-date, while the Nasdaq declined 0.32% weekly but 3.89% year-to-date. This resilience amid elevated volatility underscores market concerns over prolonged geopolitical tensions impacting energy prices and growth. Investors anticipate continued headline-driven swings until tensions ease.

The Trump administration announced the Genesis Mission on March 13, 2026, aiming to leverage AI and emerging technologies across energy, drug discovery, national security, and science in the US. Key ambitions include quantum computing advances, expanding the trained technical workforce, and delivering a new supercomputer blueprint by the end of 2026, with involvement from Dell CEO Michael Dell and Energy Department officials. This initiative ties AI policy to tangible outcomes like energy systems and defense, creating opportunities for startups in scientific AI and industrial software. Federal investments in compute and national labs are expected to boost US competitiveness against global rivals.