US
Geopolitics
Trump's Counter-Terrorism Chief Quits, Blames Israel for Iran War
Joe Kent, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned on March 17 in protest of the Iran war. The highest-ranking Trump official to break ranks. The Gold Star husband accused Israel and its 'powerful American lobby' of deceiving Trump into war through a 'misinformation campaign'.
Work
Court Transcription Monopoly Collapses After Offshore Security Breach
VIQ Solutions Australia, the company responsible for court transcripts across the federal and state justice systems, has entered voluntary administration four weeks after the ABC revealed sensitive files were being accessed offshore in India.
Geopolitics
How Betting Apps Turn Suburban Dads Into Degenerate Gamblers
America wagered half a trillion dollars on sports since 2018. Australia loses $25 billion annually. A journalist's confession shows how easily anyone can fall.
Work
Atlassian Cuts 1,600 Jobs as AI Forces Australia's Tech Giant to Shrink
The software company sheds 10% of its workforce, including 480 Australian roles, as it redirects money toward AI development and confronts a stock down 66% in twelve months.
AI
Anthropic Plants Flag in Sydney as Australia Emerges as Surprise AI Adoption Leader
The Claude maker becomes the first major US AI lab to establish a dedicated ANZ presence, citing Australia's fourth-place global ranking in AI usage.
Work
Governor Warns Recession Cannot Be Ruled Out
The Reserve Bank delivers a second consecutive increase as inflation sticks at 3.8%. Treasurer Jim Chalmers dismisses recession talk while business groups warn the hike may be a 'final nail in the coffin'.
Work
Three Weeks, 7,600 Jobs: Australian Tech's AI Reckoning Has Arrived
Atlassian, WiseTech, and Block have collectively cut thousands of positions since late February. Each company cited artificial intelligence. Markets rewarded them.
Work
UK Commits £1 Billion to Buy Quantum Computers from British Startups
Rachel Reeves announces government procurement program to boost domestic quantum industry. The strategy is simple: buy British.
Geopolitics
One Nation's Polling Surge Is Taking Votes from Everyone
The latest Resolve Political Monitor shows One Nation's primary vote has moved ahead of the Coalition, with Labor dropping to 29%. The surge coincides with escalating conflict in the Middle East and domestic cost-of-living pressures.
