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- 1Lithuania climbs to record 32nd in Global Innovation Index▼🇱🇹 Lithuania climbs to a record 32nd in the Global Innovation Index Lithuania has risen one place to 32nd in WIPO’s 2026
Lithuania has risen one place to 32nd in WIPO's 2026 Global Innovation Index, its highest position ever. The ranking, which measures innovation performance across economies worldwide, is being noted in Baltic business and EU circles as a sign the country's technology and startup sector is gaining ground, with commentators calling the result a milestone for Lithuania.
- 2Planet 13 lawsuit spotlights cannabis industry data security risks●Planet 13 data breach lawsuit highlights cannabis industry ID security risks
A lawsuit over a data breach at Planet 13, the Las Vegas-based cannabis dispensary operator, is drawing attention to how cannabis companies handle customer identification data. Because US dispensaries must collect government ID details from shoppers, they hold sensitive records with limited federal data protection oversight, and the case is prompting debate about weak security practices across the legal cannabis industry.
- 3UK diesel prices set to hit £2 a litre●🛢️ 💷 🇬🇧 👀 The FT is reporting that the average price of diesel in the UK is set to the reach £2 / litre within a matter
The Financial Times reports that average diesel prices in the United Kingdom are expected to reach £2 per litre within days. The news is drawing attention amid broader concerns over inflation, energy costs and the pressure on households and businesses from rising fuel prices in the British economy.
- 4Matt Fitzpatrick Wins FedEx Open de France●SKECHERS ATHLETE MATT FITZPATRICK WINS FEDEX OPEN DE FRANCE
English golfer Matt Fitzpatrick, who is sponsored by Skechers, has won the FedEx Open de France. The victory adds another title to Fitzpatrick's record and gives his equipment sponsor a notable showcase on the European tour. Skechers highlighted the win in its own announcement, underlining the growing visibility of its golf footwear business among professional players.