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Daily news brief — 24 April 2026

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01world

US Special Forces Soldier Arrested for $400K Bet on Maduro's Removal from Power

A US Special Forces soldier has been arrested after allegedly placing bets totaling $400,000 on Nicolás Maduro's removal from power before a related announcement by the Trump administration. Authorities say he profited from insider knowledge tied to his involvement in operations targeting the Venezuelan president.

Why it matters

The case raises serious concerns about misuse of classified intelligence for personal financial gain within elite military ranks.

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  • ABC News
02world

Demonstration in Washington Highlights Russian Abductions of Ukrainian Children

Thousands of stuffed teddy bears were displayed in Washington to represent Ukrainian children allegedly abducted by Russia, drawing international attention to the ongoing conflict. The demonstration aimed to spotlight what advocates describe as a systematic removal of children from Ukraine.

Why it matters

The issue raises serious questions under international law and keeps pressure on global institutions to address accountability in the Russia-Ukraine war.

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  • Deccan Herald
03world

Stabbing Incident Mars Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections in India

A police official was stabbed during polling in Tamil Nadu's Poompuhar constituency, casting a shadow over the state assembly elections. An object allegedly used in the attack was displayed at the scene amid ongoing voting.

Why it matters

Violence targeting law enforcement during elections raises concerns about voter safety and the integrity of the democratic process in Tamil Nadu.

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  • Deccan Herald

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04businessCovered by 2 outlets

US Economic Calendar Shows Chicago PMI at 52.8 on April 24, 2026

Chicago PMI came in at 52.8 in April 2026, missing expectations of 55 and pointing to a mild slowdown in manufacturing. The Chicago Fed National Activity Index also dipped to -0.11, reflecting softer broader economic momentum.

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  • Trading Economics
  • Trading Economics
  • Trading Economics
05businessCovered by 4 outlets

Dallas Fed Services Revenues Index Hits 4.1 on April 24

The Dallas Fed's services revenues index came in at 4.1, slightly above expectations, signaling steady performance in the sector. Fed officials Goolsbee and Barr also spoke on monetary policy as new balance sheet data was released.

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  • Trading Economics
  • Trading Economics
  • Trading Economics
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Nasdaq Launches New Products Ahead of Extended Trading Hours Plan

Nasdaq is launching new products in preparation for extended U.S. stock trading hours, targeting 23-hour daily sessions five days a week. The move aims to broaden market access and strengthen competitiveness globally.

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  • Economic Times
  • Economic Times
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Microsoft to Integrate Anthropic’s Mythos AI Model into Its Security Development Program

Microsoft will integrate Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview AI model into its Security Development Lifecycle to strengthen threat detection and vulnerability identification in secure coding workflows.

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  • Tech Startups
  • The Economic Times
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DOJO AI Raises $6M Seed Round to Power Agentic Marketing Platform

DOJO AI, based in London and Lisbon, has raised $6M in seed funding at a $30M valuation. The startup is building an agentic AI marketing platform using a proprietary knowledge graph to create digital twins of client operations.

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  • ACCESS Newswire
09markets

NY Fed Bill Purchases Total $8.071 Billion in 1-4 Month Securities

The New York Federal Reserve purchased $8.071 billion in short-term Treasury bills with 1-4 month maturities, slightly exceeding the consensus estimate of $8.05 billion. The operation reflects ongoing liquidity management in short-term debt markets.

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  • Trading Economics
10tech

OpenAI Briefs U.S. Agencies and Five Eyes Allies on Its New Cyber Model

OpenAI briefed roughly 50 U.S. and Five Eyes cyber defense practitioners on its new GPT-5.4-Cyber model. The company is pitching a tiered-access program designed to give defenders advanced AI tools while limiting potential for misuse.

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  • Axios