As the New START treaty, the last remaining nuclear arms control agreement between Russia and the United States, approaches expiration, tensions are escalating regarding military posturing in strategic regions. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov’s remarks reflect a critical moment not only for global nuclear policy but also for international diplomacy, underscoring the urgency of renewed…
Recent developments in Syria reveal a shifting geopolitical landscape, particularly concerning the United States’ relationship with Kurdish forces. The U.S. has communicated that its commitment to the Kurdish allies in Syria has diminished, effectively signaling a pivot towards supporting the Syrian government. This transition not only alters the dynamics of U.S.-Kurdish relations but is also…
We’ve seen plenty of evidence suggesting that prolonged use of popular AI chatbots like ChatGPT can coax some users into spirals of paranoid and delusional behavior. The phenomenon, dubbed “AI psychosis,” is a very real problem, with researchers warning of a huge wave of severe mental health crises brought on by the tech. In extreme…
In this article DIS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Disney reported quarterly revenue and earnings on Monday that topped analyst expectations, lifted by its theme parks, resorts and cruises segment. The experiences unit reported more than $10 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time, CFO Hugh Johnston told CNBC. Disney’s domestic theme parks…
Oil markets could be in for a major shock as President Donald Trump mulls a military strike on Iran, according to a top energy analyst. The Islamic Republic responded to domestic unrest with unprecedented violence, slaughtering tens of thousands of people since protests broke out in late December. Trump warned the regime not to kill…
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) today announced its full calendar year 2026 plan to fund the expansion of its rapidly growing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure business. Oracle is raising money in order to build additional capacity to meet the contracted demand from our largest Oracle Cloud Infrastructure customers, including AMD,…
A study of affluent Chinese released this month by consulting firm Oliver Wyman found that 22% of respondents were negative about the economy when surveyed in May. It just exceeds the 21% seen in October 2022, just before Beijing announced plans to ease its stringent zero-Covid policy. Dukai Photographer | Moment | Getty Images South…
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Gold and silver fell on Monday as the reversal of a record-breaking rally in precious metals extended into a second week. Gold, which on Friday suffered its biggest one-day drop in more than 40 years, fell as much as 9 per cent in early trading, before rebounding to leave it down 4.5 per cent on…
By Katya Golubkova TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) – Oil prices fell 3% on Monday as U.S. President Donald Trump said over the weekend Iran was “seriously talking” with Washington, signalling de-escalation with an OPEC member after risks of a military strike drove prices to multi-month highs. Brent crude futures were down $2, or 2.9%, to…
Silver and gold fell on Monday, extending losses after a major sell-off at the end of last week. Spot silver was last down more than 6% to $78.86 per ounce. Spot gold lost more than 4%, sitting at around $4,662.43. Futures tied to silver rose 2% to $80.11. On Friday, they fell 28% for their…
The Wall Street Journal dropped a bombshell on Friday evening, reporting that Nvidia’s plan to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI “has stalled after some inside the chip giant expressed doubts about the deal, people familiar with the matter said.” In September, the two sides announced a nonbinding letter of intent that would see…
Good Morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the markets: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk’s Crypto Daybook Americas. Bitcoin’s latest slide exposed a familiar pattern in crypto markets: probability gauges…
Bitcoin’s BTC$78,798.47 price crash has shifted the market vibe, with bets on it sliding further now just as hot as moonshot plays over $100,000. The leading cryptocurrency by market value has dropped nearly 10% this week, reaching nine-month lows below $78,000, according to CoinDesk data. The price swoon has traders scrambling for put options, those…
As the legal repercussions surrounding the late Jeffrey Epstein continue to unravel, former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton are set to testify before Congress amidst escalating tensions. Their decision to cooperate with the ongoing investigation not only seeks to address the controversies linked to Epstein but also highlights the complex intersection of politics and…
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The director and creator of Ashes of Creation, the MMORPG brought to life via the $3.2 million donated by almost 20,000 backers in 2017, has quit “in protest” against decisions his board was making that he could “not ethically agree with or carry out”. Following a slew of unhappy messages from numerous people posted online…
Trump hosts the UAE’s national security adviser, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al-Nahyan, at the White House in March 2025 © Daniel Torok/White House/Alamy A crypto venture linked to Donald Trump accepted a half-billion-dollar investment backed by an Abu Dhabi royal days before the US president’s inauguration. The Trump family’s World Liberty Financial (WLF) in January…
How many of the companies with recent layoffs are truly adapting their workforces to the efficiencies and challenges of artificial intelligence? And how many of them were just using AI as an excuse to cover other problems? That’s the question posed by a New York Times article on the trend of “AI-washing,” where companies will…
On Sunday afternoon, residents across the southeast Denver metro area began reporting widespread outages. A resident near the substation on S. Abeline Circle shared a video with CBS Colorado that appears to capture an explosion and a large arc of electricity coming from the substation. He said the video was taken shortly after a larger…
As the ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues to unfold, a heightened focus is placed on both military actions and diplomatic efforts aimed at resolution. This multifaceted landscape not only reflects the human costs of warfare but also underscores the critical role of international negotiations, particularly as peace talks gain traction amidst rising tensions. The complexity…
The recent reopening of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt marks a significant development in the ongoing humanitarian situation within the region, presenting an encouraging opportunity for those in dire need of medical assistance. With the United Nations expressing its support for this pivotal change, the focus now shifts to addressing the urgent…
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images In a massive 20,000-word screed, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that AI will act as a “general labor substitute for humans.” Elon Musk has previously imagined a future where “probably none of us will have a job,” but where we’ll all have “universal high income.” Sam…
This is a great question! Yes, it’s true that we largely pull our data from government-led agencies like the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the US Energy Information Administration. And yes, I’d be lying if I said I don’t get a bit concerned about misleading stats. However, there are a few points that bring me…
Inset: Helen Massiell Garay Sanchez (GoFundMe). Background: The Miami Dollar Tree where Helen Massiell Garay Sanchez was reportedly found naked and dead inside of a freezer (WPLG). A Florida anesthesiologist and mother of two wound up dead “inside a freezer” at a Miami Dollar Tree last year after she “became trapped inside,” her family says…
UPDATE: Widespread power outages caused by failed Xcel Energy transformer More than 185,000 customers were left in the dark on Sunday as widespread power outages hit the Denver area, according to energy utility officials. During the peak of Sunday’s outages, roughly 44,000 Core Electric Cooperative customers and 145,000 Xcel Energy customers were without power, according…
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images U.S. equities rose on Monday as Wall Street began a new month of trading, with investors looking past the recent losses in silver and bitcoin. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 515.19 points, or…
In a rapidly evolving global landscape, the United States is taking proactive steps to bolster its strategic resources. President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of Project Vault, a strategic minerals stockpile initiative, signals a significant shift towards self-reliance in critical materials essential for technological advancement. This ambitious plan, which marries private investment with government funding, reflects…
The recent reopening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has sparked hope among many Palestinians seeking medical assistance. While the initial moment was met with enthusiasm, the limited number of patients permitted to cross has highlighted the ongoing humanitarian challenges facing Gaza. This situation underscores the urgent need for sustained efforts to address…
David Klasing, a tax attorney from California, recalls meeting a client whose early cryptocurrency holdings had grown to $700 million in eight years and, having never reported a dime of it, was losing sleep they’d be jailed for tax fraud. Klasing says he recommended the client complete a voluntary disclosure, a penalty-reducing program for taxpayers…
Despite the skyrocketing valuations of the Magnificent Seven and anxiety over massive AI capital expenditures, one top economist argues that the U.S. stock market is missing the most critical ingredient of a financial mania: the exit of the “smart money.” Owen Lamont, a portfolio manager at Acadian Asset Management and a former University of Chicago…
CoreWeave could quadruple its revenue in the next two years. Demand for artificial intelligence (AI) data center capacity is insatiable, and hyperscalers and AI companies have been taking up all that’s available. This explains why neocloud provider CoreWeave (CRWV 4.69%) has been witnessing stunning growth in its revenue backlog. CoreWeave rents out its dedicated AI…
Kayla Bartkowski/ Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Late last month, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, finalized a deal to spin off the platform’s US operations into a new, majority US-owned company. Within 48 hours of the takeover, users began to experience problems. Many top creators saw their reach plummet and reported that their videos…