AI & Regulation: Lina Khan warns AI firms that self-regulation will repeat Big Tech’s failures, as Trump’s new “Super Intelligence Force” plan aims to coordinate federal AI oversight and keep U.S. primacy. Cybersecurity: A report says AI is lowering the skill and cost needed for cyberattacks, making small and mid-sized firms prime targets through supply-chain links. Telehealth Scrutiny: U.S. regulators accuse telehealth companies of deceptive practices, including health-data disclosure, hard-to-cancel subscriptions, and skipping real-time doctor consults. Business Policy & Jobs: NFIB’s September jobs report shows small-business hiring cooling as owners report fewer qualified applicants and softer employment conditions. Trade & Investment: Egypt and South Africa leaders back a bilateral business council to boost private-sector trade and investment. Corporate Responsibility: Israel’s Maala is described as quietly reshaping ESG norms by pushing major companies to track emissions, procurement, and community impact. Industry Incentives: Malaysia’s semiconductor lobby urges Budget 2027 changes, including raising automation allowance to RM100m and boosting R&D tax deductions. Food Safety: India’s FSSAI orders Everest Food to recall cumin powder batches after pesticide residues exceed limits. Local Business: Lancashire police investigate a burglary at Rishton’s Frontier Business Park, seeking CCTV and a white Luton van.