In a demonstration of national cohesion amid external pressures, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for unity among citizens during a significant anniversary celebration of the Islamic Republic. As tensions with the US persist regarding Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, Pezeshkian emphasized his government’s willingness to engage in dialogue, while recognizing the urgent need to address internal…
The crypto wipeout that vaporized $1 trillion in market value over the past three months has afflicted all corners of the industry—including the numerous crypto ventures tied to President Donald Trump’s family. But while the family’s portfolio is down across the board, some assets have been hit harder than others. Since Oct. 10, when the…
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The world’s biggest social media companies face several landmark trials this year that seek to hold them responsible for harms to children who use their platforms. Opening statements in one such trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court began on Monday. Instagram’s parent company Meta and Google’s YouTube face claims that their platforms deliberately addict…
Eddie Bauer LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday and hopes to sell about 200 of its namesake outdoor sportswear stores in the United States and Canada, citing declining sales and supply chain challenges. The company said its financial headwinds were exacerbated by the Trump administration’s uncertain tariff policies and inflation, among other…
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Chao Tayiana Maina, a notable Kenyan historian, delves into the often-ignored narratives of the Mau Mau uprising, drawing parallels between historical and contemporary struggles against oppressive forces. In the wake of the last Mau Mau general’s passing in February, Maina highlights how colonial tactics used to suppress this crucial chapter in Kenya’s history resonate strongly…
American Airlines previously reached a new contract agreement with flight attendants in July of 2024, after a long negotiation process beginning in 2019. FORT WORTH, Texas — The Association of Professional Flight Attendants has issued a no-confidence vote against American Airlines CEO Robert Isom. The board of directors, which represents American Airlines flight attendants, announced…
YouTube is splitting YouTube TV into a selection of tailored YouTube TV Plans, allowing subscribers to pay less for a smaller selection of channels. “TV should be easy,” reads the blog post announcing the change. There are 10+ new plans across Sports, News, Entertainment, and Family, at prices that are $11 to $28 below the…
Bitcoin’s BTC$66,792.52 rebound from last week’s selloff is already running into a wall. After briefly sliding into the low-$60,000s in a capitulation-style move last week, the largest cryptocurrency snapped back toward the $70,000 level over the weekend but momentum has since faded. STORY CONTINUES BELOW That stall has traders re-framing the bounce as a classic…
(Bloomberg) — The relentless surge in memory chip prices over the past few months has driven a vast divide between winners and losers in the stock market, and investors don’t see any end in sight. Companies from game console maker Nintendo Co. to big PC brands and Apple Inc. suppliers are seeing shares slump on…
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s logo is seen in the background beside a printed circuit board. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Taiwan has told Washington that its proposal to move 40% of the island’s semiconductor supply chain to the U.S. was “impossible,” Taipei’s top tariff trade negotiator said in an interview. Speaking on a…
As global discourse on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict intensifies, recent moves by the Israeli government to alter land registration regulations in the West Bank have evoked considerable concern among Palestinians. These changes, which make it easier for Israelis to acquire property in the occupied territory, are perceived as steps toward de facto annexation, provoking fears of…
In a move that marketing professor Scott Galloway is calling a “seminal moment” in the AI wars, Anthropic used a Super Bowl commercial to take a direct shot at market leader OpenAI, successfully getting under the skin of CEO Sam Altman. The advertisement, which claims, “Ads are coming to AI, but not to Claude,” capitalizes…
Badalich confirmed that Discord is bracing for some users to leave Discord over the update but suggested that “we’ll find other ways to bring users back.” On Reddit, Discord users complained that age verification is easy to bypass, forcing adults to share sensitive information without keeping kids away from harmful content. In Australia, where Discord’s…
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Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on Feb. 10, 2026. NYSE The S&P 500 slipped on Tuesday as investors reacted to weaker-than-expected retail sales data and grew concerned about the threat artificial intelligence poses to the financial sector. The broad-based index lost 0.33% and ended at 6,941.81, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.59%…
A Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company fabrication plant in Phoenix, Arizona. The chipmaker has pledged to invest $165bn in building capacity in the US © Rebecca Noble/Bloomberg Donald Trump’s administration intends to spare companies including Amazon, Google and Microsoft from forthcoming tariffs on chips as they race to build the data centres powering the AI boom….
In a recent development echoing the ongoing struggles against organized crime in Colombia, President Gustavo Petro has reported an attempted assassination during a helicopter trip with his daughters. This incident highlights escalated security concerns amid an atmosphere of violence and political tension, particularly as the country approaches key elections. The rise in threats against leaders…
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Meta has failed to disclose what it knows about the harmful effect of its platforms on children in violation of New Mexico’s consumer protection laws, a state prosecutor said Monday as a trial began over the dangers of child sexual exploitation on social media. It’s the first stand-alone trial from…
In an ad during the Super Bowl on Sunday night, Amazon’s Ring touted the establishment of an AI-powered surveillance network through their camera systems, which the company whitewashed under a feel-good narrative about finding lost dogs. The ad for Ring’s free “Search Party” program urges users to “be a hero” by using their surveillance cameras…
On Monday, Databricks announced it reached a $5.4 billion revenue run rate, growing 65% year-over-year, of which more than $1.4 billion was from its AI products. Co-founder and CEO Ali Ghodsi wanted to share these growth numbers because there’s so much talk about how AI is going to kill the SaaS business, he told TechCrunch. “Everybody’s…
Elon Musk has always been locked in on Mars. The world’s richest man has repeatedly said that he founded SpaceX back in 2002 primarily to help settle the Red Planet. Indeed, the company’s website places Mars front and center, explaining why the fourth rock from the sun is the best target for human exploration and…
YouTube TV has announced pricing and other details about its lineup of slimmed-down bundles organized around specific programming like sports, news and entertainment. The sports-focused package, one of more than 10 set to debut this year, has drawn the most initial attention given the outsized role live sports plays in terms of pay-TV economics. The…
In a formidable diplomatic push, Palestine’s representative to the United Nations urged the global community to act against escalating Israeli measures aimed at consolidating control over the West Bank. This appeal, backed by key representatives from Arab and Muslim-majority nations, underscores a united front in addressing what many view as violations of international law and…
In a recent development in Venezuela’s political landscape, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez has asserted that the country will not conduct presidential elections in the near term, prioritizing national stability over immediate electoral processes. This statement is part of a broader initiative aimed at rebuilding Venezuela’s state institutions, emphasizing a push for unity and normalcy…
Enterprise resource planning software company Workday announced Monday that chief executive Carl Eschenbach was stepping down and leaving the company’s board, effective immediately. Workday co-founder and former CEO Aneel Bhusri will return as CEO. Eschenbach joined Workday in December 2022 as co-CEO alongside Bhusri and had been operating as the company’s sole CEO since February…
The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Lockheed Martin has rolled out a new uncrewed undersea vehicle called Lamprey, designed to ride to and from operating areas attached to the hulls of ships and submarines. The highly modular design can also be configured to…
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NEW YORK (AP) — One year after the Trump administration took control of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the consumer watchdog has largely retreated from enforcement and regulatory work, changes that consumer advocates and Democrats now estimate have cost Americans at least $19 billion in financial relief. In a report provided to The Associated Press…
OpenAI on Monday announced it’s beginning to test ads in the U.S. for users on its Free and Go subscription tiers. The newer Go plan is a low-cost subscription at $8 per month in the U.S. and was introduced globally in mid-January. Subscribers to OpenAI’s paid plans, including its Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Education tiers,…
The complex interplay between wealth, influence, and international politics is vividly illustrated in the case of Jeffrey Epstein and his connections to Israel. This exploration not only delves into the unearthing of new files that shed light on Epstein’s motivations and actions but also underscores the often-overlooked narratives that define power dynamics across the globe….
As the world watches closely, ongoing tensions in the occupied West Bank continue to spark international concern and calls for action. Despite vocal condemnation from several countries regarding Israel’s tightening grip on the territory, analysts like Fathi Nimer express skepticism about the likelihood of substantial responses from these nations. This situation underscores a complex web…