Jacksonville councilman Carrico exits politics to launch advisory firm

Kevin Carrico, Jacksonville City Council president, announced he will not seek reelection for a third term and will instead focus full-time on Alignment Global Partners, an advisory firm he launched with his wife.

Unrelated tech, geopolitics, and security fragments

Cluster mixes Fairphone Linux phone charging, Middle East defense pact, DOE nuclear projects, and RDP honeypot data with no single story. Reports span consumer hardware, international security, energy policy, and cybersecurity intelligence.

Trump Administration Issues Multiple Regulatory and Trade Announcements

President Trump signed multiple proclamations and executive orders on July 24, 2026, including new tariffs on Canada, a landmark trade agreement with Jordan, and regulatory relief from EPA restrictions. He also signed an executive order addressing the Smithsonian Institution.

NASA Boosts Open Science, Data Sharing with Artemis Accords

NASA Celebrates as Artemis Accords Surpasses 75 Signatories

Trump pauses 50% scheduled tariffs on Canada for three days, announces 'deal' with Ottawa

Trump has already imposed a variety of tariffs on Canada and its specific exports, including metals, lumber and auto parts.