In light of the ongoing discourse surrounding public figures and their post-office pursuits, recently leaked audio from the Epstein files has brought to light the significant financial activities of former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. Serving as a member of the ‘Board of Peace,’ Blair’s engagements after leaving office have attracted scrutiny, particularly regarding the…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration plans to deploy nearly $12 billion to create a strategic reserve of rare earth elements, a stockpile that could counter China’s ability to use its dominance of these hard to process metals as leverage in trade talks. President Donald Trump on Monday announced the start of “Project Vault,” which…
Nintendo has now published its February 2026 financial results, which is for the three quarters of the current fiscal year – meaning through December. Per usual, the company has shared the latest sales data for Switch 2 and Switch plus more. – Net sales – 1,905.8 million yen (up 99.3% year-over-year)– Operating profit this period…
In this article PEP Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Packages of Pepsi are displayed on a store shelf on Oct. 9, 2025 in San Anselmo, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images PepsiCo on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts’ expectations, fueled by improving organic sales across its business. Demand for the company’s snacks…
In this article PFE Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Pfizer on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter results that topped estimates even amid dwindling demand for its Covid products, while reaffirming its modest 2026 guidance that rattled investors in December. The pharmaceutical giant is looking to longer-term investments in its pipeline, including its $10 billion acquisition of…
At an event in Taipei this weekend, CEO Jensen Huang made a splash when he said Nvidia (NVDA 2.82%) will participate in OpenAI’s latest funding round, potentially making “the largest investment we’ve ever made.” “We will invest a great deal of money,” Huang told reporters at the event. “I believe in OpenAI. The work that…
It’s time to grab your tickets and check to see if you’re a big winner! The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to rise after one lucky winner in North Carolina won $209 million in the January 21 drawing. Is this your lucky night? Here are Monday’s winning lottery numbers: 03-08-31-60-65, Powerball: 04, Power Play: 2X Double…
Switch just officially took the crown as Nintendo’s best-selling gaming system of all time. The company reported its financial results moments ago in which we found out that the device is now at 155.37 units sold worldwide. Previously, DS was the record holder for Nintendo at 154.02 million units. So indeed, Nintendo Switch has climbed…
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange, Jan. 22, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters The S&P 500 pulled back as investors dumped technology stocks and moved into shares more broadly linked to improvements in the economy. The broad market index fell 0.84% and closed at 6,917.81. The Dow Jones Industrial Average…
In a recent confrontation, former U.S. President Donald Trump reacted fiercely to a journalist’s inquiries about Jeffrey Epstein and his alleged ties to the late financier and sex offender. Trump’s response, dismissing the question and labeling the journalist as unworthy, highlights the ongoing complexities surrounding public figures and their association with controversial individuals. While Trump…
Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, US President Donald Trump has reiterated the importance of dialogue with Iran as a means to alleviate strife in the Gulf. This statement comes alongside the US military’s recent engagement, which included the interception of an Iranian drone that approached a US aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. The evolving circumstances…
Just four days before President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, two lieutenants to a member of the Abu Dhabi royal family signed a contract to funnel $500 million into a Trump family crypto company. The investment into World Liberty Financial was backed by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, brother of the president…
It turns out that what is billed as a “front page of the agent internet” is mostly just a hall of mirrors. While Moltbook has marketed itself as a thriving ecosystem of 1.5 million autonomous AI agents, a recent security investigation by cloud security firm Wiz found that the vast majority of those “agents” were…
At a White House meeting called to thaw the ice between crypto firms and Wall Street bankers, the eager crypto insiders — who outnumbered the bankers by a wide margin — came away feeling the banks were dragging their heels on making a deal on crypto market structure legislation. The White House gave them all…
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock is addressing the press conference, explaining the reasons behind raising the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 3.85% after the February monetary policy meeting. Bullock is taking questions from the press as part of a new reporting format introduced by the central bank last…
Amid rising tensions and calls for justice, thousands gathered in Caracas to rally for the return of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, who were recently taken by U.S. forces. This demonstration symbolizes not just a demand for their release, but also a broader plea for national sovereignty that resonates across Venezuela. The…
In an environment marked by intense political rivalry, the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro stands out as a significant moment in their contentious relationship. Both leaders, while recognizing their ideological differences, appeared committed to fostering a collaborative dialogue on pressing issues such as drug trafficking and regional stability, illustrating…
February 2, 2026 Contact Information WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advanced American farmers and equipment owners’ lawful right to repair their farm and other nonroad diesel equipment. EPA’s guidance to manufacturers clarifies that the Clean Air Act (CAA) supports, rather than restricts, Americans’ ability to make repairs on their own, and…
The developer of the popular open source text editor Notepad++ has confirmed that hackers hijacked the software to deliver malicious updates to users over the course of several months in 2025. In a blog post published Monday, Notepad++ developer Don Ho said that the cyberattack was likely carried out by hackers associated with the Chinese…
SoFi Technologies is making its mark on the banking scene — especially with younger people. If you’re interested in financial stocks, you’ve probably noticed SoFi Technologies (SOFI 1.45%), perhaps wishing that you bought it long ago. Check out its trailing returns: Time period Average annual return Past year 58.3% Past three years 62.4% Data source:…
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks on the day he announced the creation of a critical mineral reserve, in the Oval Office at the White House, Feb. 2, 2026. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters President Donald Trump on Monday said a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell should continue, shrugging off a Republican senator’s vow…
BELLEVUE, Wash. — Amazon and T-Mobile are slashing hundreds of jobs in Bellevue and across Washington state, dealing a major blow to the region’s tech-heavy workforce as companies restructure amid shifting economic and industry pressures. “We have employees here whose husbands work at T-Mobile and Amazon, or wives, and that’s going to be nothing but…
In recent weeks, the Rafah border crossing has become a focal point for Palestinian women and children seeking to return to Gaza from Egypt. Their harrowing experiences reveal the profound struggles these individuals face, shining a light on the broader humanitarian challenges that continue to impact the region. Amidst the turmoil and uncertainty, stories of…
AI is already having a seismic impact on how software is written, with much of the grunt work of programming now performed by swarms of agents and subagents. But as developers experiment with new interfaces and form factors for human-AI collaboration, it’s become hard for even the most advanced AI labs to keep up. The…
McDonald’s has announced a limited-time Valentine’s Day stunt that pairs its Chicken McNuggets with high-end caviar, and is giving away exclusive kits online to fans for free. The fast food giant announced it has partnered with Paramount Caviar to create McNugget Caviar kits that will drop online at 11 a.m. ET on Tuesday, February 10….
Thousands of Brooklynites have lost power in recent days because of last week’s snow, and the lingering cold has made it harder for Con Edison to get the lights back on. As of Monday afternoon, Con Ed reported around 2,000 of its Brooklyn customers were without power, concentrated in the neighborhoods of Boerum Hill, Park…
Waymo, the Alphabet-owned autonomous vehicle company, has raised $16 billion as it plans to grow its fleet of driverless taxicabs this year to more than a dozen new cities internationally, including London and Tokyo. Dragoneer Investment Group, DST Global, and Sequoia Capital led the funding round, which now values Waymo at $126 billion, the company…
Did you notice something… weird on your social media network of choice this past weekend? (I mean weirder than normal.) Something like various people posting about swarms of AI agents achieving a kind of collective consciousness and/or plotting together for humanity’s downfall? On something called… Moltbook? Sounds important, especially when the post is written by…
The journey of Venezuelan activist Angelica Angel epitomizes the struggle against oppressive regimes that stifle dissent and human rights. As she reflects on her harrowing experiences, her story serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience required to challenge an entrenched authority and the hopeful optimism surrounding the eventual transformation of her homeland. With growing…
In a significant step toward restoring governmental stability, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a .2 trillion spending package aimed at ending a partial government shutdown and funding crucial federal programs. This bipartisan effort reflects an ongoing commitment to collaborative governance in the face of pressing national challenges, including necessary reforms in immigration enforcement…
The soon-to-depart Bob Iger avoided getting too “nostalgic” during today’s Disney Q1 results call but he did have some words of wisdom for his probable successor, who Bloomberg reported overnight is likely to be Parks boss Josh D’Amaro. “Preserving the status quo” would be a “mistake,” Iger said, as he prepares to step down after…
With a succession decision expected in the very near future, The Walt Disney Co. delivered a Wall Street beat in its latest quarter, a hard-earned win and perhaps even a sendoff for CEO Bob Iger, who is widely expected to step aside in the coming months, ahead of his end of 2026 contract expiration (Josh…
New Orders Growing; Production Growing; Employment Contracting; Supplier Deliveries Slowing; Raw Materials Inventories Contracting; Customers’ Inventories Too Low; Prices Increasing; Imports Unchanged; Exports Growing; This report reflects the recently completed annual adjustments to the seasonal factors used to calculate the indexes. TEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded…