“Elon Musk’s SpaceX is considering listing its shares on the Nasdaq as the rocket and satellite company explores options for a future public offering that could rank among the largest in history. People familiar with the discussions said the company is evaluating the technology focused exchange for its potential debut, although plans remain under consideration and have not been finalised. As part of the preparations for a possible listing, SpaceX has also explored the possibility of securing early inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 index. The index tracks some of the largest non financial companies listed on the Nasdaq and is closely followed by institutional investors worldwide. Early entry into the index could significantly boost demand for the company’s shares because index funds and exchange traded funds that track the Nasdaq 100 would be required to add the stock to their portfolios.” (03/10/26)
“Polish President Karol Nawrocki refused Tuesday to sign a law enabling Poland to access almost 44 billion euros in preferential defense loans facilitated by the European Union, claiming it would be wrong to make Poland more dependent on Brussels. Instead, the president proposed an alternative draft law suggesting national resources that could be used instead of European loans to pay for further investments in defense. Subsequent Polish governments have boosted Poland’s defense spending since Russia’s full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine in 2022. But while the liberal government led by Donald Tusk is happy to coordinate efforts with the European Union, the nationalist president has proven more euro-skeptic and maintained a friendlier rapport with the Trump administration. Since taking office last year, Nawrocki has positioned himself as a main opponent of the influential prime minister, repeatedly vetoing laws proposed by the executive.” (03/10/26)
“A senior Trump administration official is facing the ire of the Washington, D.C., Bar for his role in President Donald Trump’s push to end diversity, equity and inclusion practices in U.S. universities. The DC Bar filed disciplinary charges against Ed Martin, formerly the acting U.S. Attorney for Washington, stating that he threatened to withhold funding from Georgetown University’s Law Center and barred his staff from hiring its students in a bid to punish the institution for its DEI practices — a violation of the First Amendment, the DC Bar said. ‘Acting in his official capacity and speaking on behalf of the government, he used coercion to punish or suppress a disfavored viewpoint, the teaching and promotion of ‘DEI,’’ Hamilton Fox, disciplinary counsel for the DC Bar, wrote in a filing made public on Tuesday.” (03/10/26)
“Uber has launched a feature allowing female drivers and passengers across the US to request trips with other women on the ride-hailing app. The feature was piloted in the US last year and led to women feeling ‘more comfortable in the back seat’ and ‘more confident behind the wheel,’ Uber said. The rollout comes despite an ongoing class action lawsuit in California, filed by Uber drivers who argue the move discriminates against men. Uber said around one-fifth of its drivers in the US are women, although the ratio varies by city. Uber’s Women Preferences was launched on Monday in response to women riders and drivers who told the firm they wanted ‘more control over how they ride and earn.’ Women can reserve a trip with a woman driver in advance or set their preference in the app to increase the likelihood of being matched with a woman.” (03/10/26)
“The U.S. FDA on Tuesday approved leucovorin, a decades-old generic drug, for use against an ultra-rare disorder called cerebral folate deficiency, but not for children with the much broader diagnosis of autism that it had promised last autumn to help, citing a lack of data. The approval for the rare genetic disorder, which causes autism-like symptoms, is a significant step back from the government’s September press conference when President Donald Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promoted the drug as a treatment for autism symptoms. … Leucovorin, also known as folinic acid, is a form of folate, an essential B vitamin, or B9. It is currently used in people undergoing chemotherapy but can be prescribed off-label for other uses.” [editor’s note: That last bit is important — a drug is either “approved” or not “approved” by FDA. “Approval” supposedly means that it is 1) safe, and 2) effective for some condition, but no separate “approval” is required for it to be prescribed for OTHER conditions. Vis a vis autism, the FDA is “not recommending” it, not “not approving” it – TLK] (03/10/26)
“A federal judge has ejected the leaders of the U.S. attorney’s office in New Jersey, concluding that Attorney General Pam Bondi illegally appointed an unusual ‘triumvirate,’ at President Donald Trump’s whim, to oversee the powerful federal prosecuting office. ‘Why does the fate of thousands of criminal prosecutions in this District potentially rest on the legitimacy of an unprecedented and byzantine leadership structure?’ U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann wrote. ‘The President doesn’t like that he cannot simply appoint whomever he wants.’ The sweeping, scolding 130-page decision repeatedly chides the administration for attempting to sidestep Senate confirmation and twist centuries-old precedents to work the president’s will.” (03/09/26)
“Unidentified suspects fired multiple shots at the US consulate in Toronto in what officials have described as a ‘national security incident’, as police work to determine the motive behind the attack. Authorities said the shooting occurred early on Tuesday morning at around 04:30 local time (08:30 GMT). Officers found shell casings at the scene, as well as damage to the building, said Frank Barredo, deputy chief of the Toronto Police. The US State Department said it was aware of the incident and was closely monitoring the situation in coordination with local law enforcement. It comes as Norwegian police investigate an explosion that occurred outside the US embassy in Oslo on Sunday.” (03/10/26)
“Explosive drone strikes by Haitian security forces targeting gangs have killed over 1,200 people, including 43 adult civilians and 17 children, Human Rights Watch said in a report on Tuesday, adding that operations have ramped up in recent months. Since last March, Haitian security forces, with support from Vectus Global, have carried out anti-gang operations using quadcopter drones strapped with explosives, often in densely populated parts of the capital Port-au-Prince. Vectus Global is a private U.S.-based military company led by Blackwater founder Erik Prince. Haiti’s prime minister’s office, defense minister, national police, Vectus, and the U.S. State Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The U.S. charge d’affaires in Haiti told a Senate committee last month that the State Department had licensed Vectus to export its services to Haiti. A spokesperson for the U.N.-backed Gang Suppression Force in Haiti declined to comment.” (03/10/26)
“The White House said it fired a National Transportation Safety Board member after reports of drinking on the job and harassing staff, but Todd Inman flatly denied the allegations Monday and said he plans to fight back. Inman revealed Sunday that he had been fired on Friday without explanation, though his term on the board was supposed to continue through the end of 2027. President DonaldTrump’s administration said Monday that it believes the firing is justified. ‘The White House lawfully removed Todd Inman from the NTSB after receiving highly concerning reports of inappropriate alcohol use on the job, harassment of staff, misuse of government resources, and failure to attend at least half of NTSB meetings,’ spokesman Kush Desai said. … Inman said Monday that he hadn’t initially planned to sue over his firing, but now says, ‘I look forward to defending my reputation through all legal means possible.'” (03/10/26)
“A jury has found the Alexander brothers guilty on all counts in their federal sex trafficking trial in New York City. Jury deliberations began Thursday for the former real estate titans, Oren and Alon Alexander, 38-year-old twins, along with their brother, Tal Alexander, 39, who have denied sexually assaulting anyone or running a sex trafficking conspiracy, as prosecutors have charged. They pleaded not guilty. Throughout the five-week trial, 11 women testified that they were sexually assaulted by one or more of the brothers. At least eight of the women claimed they were drugged by one of the Alexanders.” (03/09/26)
