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Investor Exit Sparks Debate Over Corteva's Future as Breakup Talks Emerge

Hardman Johnston Global Advisors has sold its entire stake in Corteva Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) following management discussions about potentially splitting the company's Seeds and Crop Protection units. The move highlights growing investor unease over strategic direction, liability concerns, and the unclear path to value creation, casting a shadow over the agricultural giant's recent strong performance.

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Whistleblower Complaint Against Intelligence Chief Gabbard Stalled for Months, Sparking Bipartisan Scrutiny

A complaint alleging misconduct by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has been withheld from congressional oversight committees for eight months, her office citing an extended legal review. The delay, disputed by the complainant's attorney, raises questions about transparency and adherence to whistleblower protection laws within the nation's top intelligence office.

Nevada Court Blocks Polymarket, Citing Precedent in Crypto Prediction Market Crackdown

A Nevada judge has barred prediction market platform Polymarket from operating in the state, leaning on recent federal rulings against similar platforms. The decision marks a significant setback for the company's regulated U.S. relaunch and underscores the ongoing legal tension between state gambling laws and federal commodities regulations.