Global energy security at risk if Strait of Hormuz does not open in weeks, IEA chief says

‘How’s this joker got my details?’: BrewDog founder faces complaints over emails to ‘equity punks’

Exclusive: Watchdog asked to look into how James Watt got data of ex-crowdfunders he invited to join buy-back bid James Watt, the BrewDog founder who sold the debt-laden “punk” brewer earlier this year, is the subject of complaints to the UK’s data privacy watchdog linked to his surprise bid to buy the company back, the Guardian has learned. BrewDog’s brand, intellectual property, UK breweries and 11 bars were sold to the US cannabis and drinks firm Tilray in March for £33m, in a deal that rendered the shares of more than 200,000 crowdfunding investors worthless. Continue reading...

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Qatar says Iranian missile attack thwarted, child injured

Qatar says Iranian missile attack thwarted, child injured  Reuters

Update on New Jersey’s New Data Broker Rule

New Jersey has updated its data broker rule, introducing new requirements that affect how companies collecting and selling personal data must operate within the state. The changes represent a continued effort by state regulators to assert control over the data broker industry.

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Trump's teleprompter operator under CFTC probe over potential insider trading

Trump's teleprompter operator under CFTC probe over potential insider trading  Reuters

Latvia boosts security at dam, gas storage facility due to Russian threat, PM says

Latvia boosts security at dam, gas storage facility due to Russian threat, PM says  Reuters

ABC, NBC, CNN will not air Trump's election security speech live on primary channels

ABC, NBC, CNN will not air Trump's election security speech live on primary channels  Reuters