Ahead of Signal leak, Pentagon warned of app's weaknesses

A Pentagon-wide advisory that went out one week ago warns against using the Signal, the messaging app, even for unclassified information.

Source: NPR

Reeves to put £2bn into affordable housing to ‘sweeten the pill’ of cuts

Chancellor will announce plans to fund 18,000 social homes before fraught spring statement on Wednesday

Rachel Reeves will plough £2bn into affordable housing in a bid to “sweeten the pill” …

Source: The Guardian

Recession is coming before end of 2025, generally 'pessimistic' corporate CFOs say: CNBC survey

The US economy will enter a recession in 2025, with Trump's tariffs leading top corporate CFOs to 'pessimism' and less spending, according to a CNBC survey.

Source: CNBC

China remains top military and cyber threat to US, intelligence report says

Annual report says Beijing making ‘steady but uneven’ progress on capabilities to capture Taiwan

China remains the United States’ top military and cyber threat, according to a new report by …

Source: The Guardian

Morgan Stanley's near-term rally call: CIO Mike Wilson sees beaten-up Mag 7 stocks as winners

Morgan Stanley CIO Mike Wilson contends the recent market weakness "has nothing to do with tariffs."

Source: CNBC

Schneider Electric set to invest more than $700mn in US energy sector

Also in today’s newsletter, the four themes dominating the discussion at the FT’s Commodities Global Summit

Source: Financial Times

In new assessment, Trump team ranks fentanyl as a top threat to U.S.

Drug deaths are declining but the Trump administration's intelligence team has issued a new report describing street fentanyl as a top threat to the U.S.

Source: NPR

Japanese Court Disbands Unification Church in Wake of Abe Killing

The assassination in 2022 of Shinzo Abe, the country’s former prime minister, led to an investigation into the group’s political ties and manipulation of its followers to raise funds.

Source: New York Times

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is live: The 95+ best tech deals to shop (featuring some of the lowest prices ever)

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is finally live, and we're rounding up the best offers on top tech from brands like Apple, Anker, Dyson, Roborock, and more. Shop our favorites so …

Source: ZDNet

Sony’s noise-canceling WH-1000XM5 are on sale for $150 off (update: sold out)

Update, March 25th: Amazon is no longer offering the XM5 for $249.99; however, you can still pick them up at Amazon, Best Buy, and Sony for around $318 ($82 off). …

Source: The Verge

Trump Admin Plans to Cut Team Responsible for Critical Atomic Measurement Data

As the Trump administration continues its efforts to slash the US federal workforce, the team responsible for publishing data used in advanced research in astrophysics, nuclear fusion, and other fields …

Source: Wired

The Google Pixel 9 for $250 off is the best phone deal I've seen all week - and it won't last long

An Android handset that rivals its flagship siblings but priced like a midrange phone? You'll want to head to Target for that.

Source: ZDNet