The UK music industry will benefit from a range of new powers and investment, with thousands of young people given opportunities to get involved in music, as the government unveils a new long-term plan to back the sector. From artists and fans to venues, festivals, labels and music businesses, Turn It Up: Our Plan for Music will […]
All posts by FreeNews
United States: TransDigm Abandons Proposed Acquisition Of Stellant Systems In Response To Justice Department’s Decision To Block Transaction
TransDigm Group has abandoned its attempt to acquire rival defense and industrial component manufacturer Stellant Systems. TransDigm and Stellant compete, in addition to industrial products, to supply and repair components used in radar systems for the U.S. Navy’s Aegis Combat System and the U.S. Air Force’s F-16 fighter jets. The acquisition would have left the […]
United States: DHS Requires States To Adopt Common-Sense Election Security Measures Before Receiving Federal Funds
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is taking decisive action to safeguard the integrity of American elections. Threats to election systems are constantly evolving. This week, FEMA published the funding opportunity for the Homeland Security Grant Program, making over $1 billion of taxpayer funds available to state, […]
United States: DHS Signs Memorandum Of Cooperation Strengthening Border Security And Immigration Vetting With Partners In The Caribbean
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) enabling a Biometric Data Sharing Partnership (BDSP) with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS). On July 10, 2026, the MOC was signed in Washington, D.C. by Rob Law, Under Secretary of Strategy, Policy, & Plans (PLCY) for DHS, and […]
United States: Sanctioning Ransomware Enablers In Coordinated International Action
Today, the United States sanctioned one entity and two individuals — First VPN Service (1VPNS), its administrator Dmytro Rashevskyi, and Yegeniy Vladimirovich Silayev — for providing critical support to ransomware groups that have targeted American hospitals, schools, businesses, and local governments. These actors supplied ransomware groups with tools to hide their identities, disguise malicious software, […]
United States: State Department Launches Campaign To Dismantle International Criminal Court’s Threat To American Sovereignty
Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a sweeping campaign to dismantle the threat posed by the International Criminal Court to U.S. sovereignty. The campaign will feature a whole-of-government response to systematically disable the ICC’s ability to operate, target American servicemen or officials, or otherwise threaten American sovereignty. The ICC poses an intolerable threat to […]
12 states file lawsuit to block $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
Twelve state attorneys general filed a lawsuit challenging Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. NBC News’ Allie Canal breaks down how the lawsuit says consumers could be impacted and what it could mean for Paramount.
Oil surges more than 9% after Trump reimposes Iran blockade
The price of oil jumped after President Trump declared on social media that the U.S. would be “reimbursed” for helping ships transit the Strait of Hormuz.
A Sweet Lesson from the Nevis Mango Festival
Every so often, a community event grows beyond the bounds of entertainment and becomes a statement about what careful planning, pride of place, and steady improvement can accomplish. The Nevis Mango Festival has become exactly that kind of event. Credit is due to the organizers who had the vision to create the festival and the […]
‘All You Can Eat’ Meals Return at Olive Garden, Applebee’s, More
More restaurants are getting in on the “all you can eat” craze led by the long-awaited return of Olive Garden’s viral Never-Ending Pasta Pass. NBC’s Brian Cheung reports for TODAY.