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Datavault AI and CyberCatch Announce Signing of Binding Letter of Intent for Datavault AI to Acquire CyberCatch to Accelerate AI-Driven, Quantum-Resistant Cyber Risk Mitigation Solutions

Datavault AI and CyberCatch Announce Signing of Binding Letter of Intent for Datavault AI to Acquire CyberCatch to Accelerate AI-Driven, Quantum-Resistant Cyber Risk Mitigation Solutions

Strategic acquisition is anticipated to position Datavault AI to bring CyberCatch's AI-enabled cyber risk mitigation solution into Datavault AI's SanQtum-secured edge Graphics Processing Unit ecosystem, addressing a global information security market projected to reach $240 billion in 2026 (Gartner)CyberCatch's post-quantum cryptography conversion plan is also expected to position the combined company ahead of the AI-enabled "Q-Day" quantum-attack horizon, now compressed to as early as 2029 (Google)AI-enabled adversary attacks in 2025 rose 89% year-over-year while average eCrime breakout time fell to 29 minutes, a 65% increase in adversary speed compared to 2024, per CrowdStrike's 2026 Global Threat Report, and Google Quantum AI research has now compressed the timeline for cryptographically relevant quantum computing to as early as 2029.

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World No. 4 Young leads at PGA Cadillac Championship

World No. 4 Young leads at PGA Cadillac Championship

Cameron Young rode a hot putter to an eight-under par 64 on Thursday to take a one-shot first-round lead in the PGA Tour Cadillac Championship.

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FIFA to review ticket strategy for 2030 World Cup

FIFA to review ticket strategy for 2030 World Cup

FIFA said Thursday it will review its ticketing strategy for the 2030 World Cup following anger over skyrocketing prices for the 2026 finals in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

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Bucks hire ex-Grizzlies coach Jenkins

Bucks hire ex-Grizzlies coach Jenkins

The Milwaukee Bucks have hired Taylor Jenkins as their new head coach after failing to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2016, the NBA team said Thursday.

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Japanese tennis trailblazer Nishikori to retire at end of season

Japanese tennis trailblazer Nishikori to retire at end of season

Japan's most decorated men's tennis player Kei Nishikori on Friday announced that he will retire at the end of the season, ending a career ravaged by injury.

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Palestinian football chief slams Israeli official at FIFA meeting

Palestinian football chief slams Israeli official at FIFA meeting

Palestinian football federation President Jibril Rajoub refused to take part in a photo opportunity with Israel soccer official Basim Sheikh Suliman in a tense incident at the end of FIFA's Congress on Thursday.

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Britney Spears formally charged with DUI in California

Britney Spears formally charged with DUI in California

Pop star Britney Spears on Thursday was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, prosecutors outside Los Angeles said Thursday -- but she could avoid jail time with a plea deal.

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Rayo grab lead over Strasbourg in Conference League semi

Rayo grab lead over Strasbourg in Conference League semi

Brazilian striker Alemao glanced in the only goal to give Rayo Vallecano a precious 1-0 win in the UEFA Conference League semi-final first leg against visiting Strasbourg on Thursday.

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New Princess Diana documentary promises her own words

New Princess Diana documentary promises her own words

A new documentary series based on hours of previously unreleased recordings made by Diana, the late Princess of Wales, is in the works, producers announced Thursday.

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Villa boss Emery fumes as Forest star Anderson escapes red card

Villa boss Emery fumes as Forest star Anderson escapes red card

Unai Emery slammed the decision not to send off Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson as Aston Villa crashed to a 1-0 defeat in the Europa League semi-final first leg on Thursday.

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