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Thursday, April 30, 2026 · Palm City
Abbott Targets Chinese Med Devices in Cyber Crackdown
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered state health agencies to purge cybersecurity risks from Chinese-made medical devices, citing federal warnings of potential spying on patient data. The directive bans specific monitors and expands a prohibited tech list amid escalating U.S.-China tensions. Agencies face an April 17 deadline to comply.
U.S. Mint Greenlights Gold Trump Coin for 250th Anniversary
The U.S. Mint has approved a design for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin featuring President Donald Trump's image, breaking decades of tradition against depicting living presidents on currency. Approved unanimously by the Commission of Fine Arts on Thursday, the coin celebrates America's 250th birthday in 2026. Treasury officials cite rare statutory authority to bypass restrictions, sparking debate over precedent.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
California's Housing Paradox: Build More, Sell Faster
California added 677,000 housing units over six years while its population grew by just 39,000—yet the state's vacancy rates remain stubbornly low. The housing market's relentless hunger reveals a crisis so deep that record construction still can't satisfy demand.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Cybersecurity Firms in Florida Adapt to Rising Ransomware Threats
Cybersecurity companies in Florida, including those serving Palm City, are enhancing their strategies to combat ransomware attacks through prevention, rapid response, and robust recovery plans.
Thursday, April 30, 2026