The widespread protests in Iran have exposed both Tehran’s brutal tactics in the streets, where state authorities have killed thousands of demonstrators since early January, and extreme measures to block access to the global internet. As it has done repeatedly in the past, the Iranian regime cut off the country’s residents from the global internet…
Bitcoin BTC$68,877.29 has clawed its way back above $70,000, recovering from a sharp drop near $60,000 earlier in the month. The cryptocurrency is up nearly 5% in the last 24-hour period, while the broader CoinDesk 20 (CD20) index rose 6.2% in the same period. STORY CONTINUES BELOW The rebound comes as investors react to a…
The ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza have ignited international outrage and scrutiny, bringing to light the involvement of foreign nationals within the Israeli armed forces. As thousands of Western citizens enlist, the conversation shifts toward questions of legal accountability and the potential ramifications for those implicated in reported war crimes against the Palestinian people….
Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, discussed the ongoing push for the crypto legislation and the federal government’s management of Bitcoin during a Yahoo Finance interview earlier today, stressing the need for regulatory clarity and institutional engagement. Witt explained that the House passed its version of the Clarity…
In a growing wave of support for Francesca Albanese, French filmmaker Frank Barat joins over 100 prominent artists, including actor Mark Ruffalo, in advocating for the UN rapporteur amidst escalating political pressures from various European governments. This backing comes in the wake of controversy surrounding a misleading video that has been used to level accusations…
In a dramatic development, an investigation by five European nations asserts that Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny met an untimely demise in 2024 due to a rare dart frog toxin while imprisoned in Siberia. This assertion has been met with strong rebuff from Moscow, which maintains that Navalny’s passing was a result of natural causes,…
The New York Times reported that Meta is considering adding face recognition technology to its smart glasses. According to an internal Meta document, the company may launch the product “during a dynamic political environment where many civil society groups that we would expect to attack us would have their resources focused on other concerns.” This…
It’s not just people—in China, the robots are also getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year. As the AP reports, Friday was dress rehearsal day for four cute humanoid robots, each about 3 feet tall, at a mall in western Beijing. Curious onlookers stopped to watch. Each robot got a colorful lion costume, and…
The recent Bangladesh election has captured global attention as a significant chapter in the country’s political narrative, thanks to a Gen Z-led uprising that inspired a new political movement. Despite fervent hopes for change, the youth-dominated National Citizen Party (NCP) struggled to secure traction, raising questions about the evolving landscape of political engagement among younger…
The AI infrastructure arms race has reached a staggering scale. Hyperscalers are collectively pouring approximately $700 billion into AI CapEx in 2026. Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) | AMZN Price Prediction just announced $200 billion in planned spend, Alphabet (Nasdaq: GOOGL) is projected $185, Meta Platforms (Nasdaq: META) up to $135 billion, and Microsoft will reveal an updated capex…
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FSIS recalled 22,912 pounds of raw ground beef from CS Beef Packers, LLC, due to possible E. coli O145 contamination. The products were shipped to distributors in California, Idaho, and Oregon for foodservice distribution. No illnesses have been confirmed yet, but foodservice operators should not serve the products and should discard them or return them….
When the administration announced that Fannie and Freddie would be buying mortgage-backed securities in early January, rates fell sharply to the lowest levels in more than 3 years. After a moderate rebound the following week, we’ve been holding mostly steady in a range that was 0.1-0.2 above those long-term lows. The past two days have…
Only in America could a karaoke equipment supplier pivot seamlessly into AI-driven logistics. And only this week could a study published by such a company wipe apparently tens of billions of dollars off the value of some of the world’s biggest airlines and freight brokers. Now obviously ascribing market moves to a single factor is…
The recent transfer of over 5,700 suspected ISIL detainees from Syria to Iraq marks a significant turning point in the region’s ongoing struggle against extremism. This substantial operation not only underscores the complexities of international diplomacy and security but also emphasizes Iraq’s vital role in ensuring regional stability in the aftermath of extensive conflict. As…
As the war in Ukraine enters a critical phase, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s recent statements at the Munich Security Conference shed light on the ongoing peace negotiations with Russia. His urgent call for clear security guarantees and the inclusion of European nations in discussions reflect the complexities of achieving lasting peace, especially as global powers navigate…
For the back half of the 20th century (what Fortune founder Henry Luce called “The American Century”), MBA and law degree programs were a ticket to a great office job and a path to the American Dream. The 21st century is asking the question: What happens when all those office jobs get automated? In a…
Despite President Donald Trump insisting it’s foreign businesses paying for his raft of tariffs, mounting data indicates that, actually, American households and businesses are footing the bill for his import taxes. A Federal Reserve Bank of New York report released Thursday, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Foreign Trade Statistics through November 2025,…
On Aug. 20, 2011, legendary venture capitalist Marc Andreessen published a blog post—and an accompanying essay in the Wall Street Journal—that would become the sacred texts of the Silicon Valley bull run. Titled “Why Software Is Eating the World,” he argued that the global economy was undergoing a “dramatic and broad technological and economic shift”…
Anthropic’s Super Bowl ads — which feature darkly comedic scenarios of people seeking advice from chatbots, only to be steered to “cougar” dating sites and height-boosting insoles — have been paying off. In the days since, Anthropic’s AI chatbot Claude has climbed from No. 41 on the U.S. App Store to become a top 10…
An internal memo reviewed by The New York Times says Meta is considering launching the feature ‘during a dynamic political environment.’ An internal memo reviewed by The New York Times says Meta is considering launching the feature ‘during a dynamic political environment.’ Feb 13, 2026, 3:05 PM UTC Emma Roth is a news writer who…
In the wake of escalating violence in Nigeria, a recent attack by armed assailants has resulted in tragic loss of life and security concerns. Gunmen on motorcycles stormed three villages in northern Nigeria, highlighting a broader crisis not only of local governance but also of regional stability, as communities grapple with the threat posed by…
The recent declaration by five European nations regarding the alleged poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has reignited discussions about state accountability and the role of toxic substances in political conflicts. As the complex layers of such allegations unfold, the international community is once again faced with the moral implications of examining political power…
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Washington — Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina said Friday that Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nominee for chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, will have to decide whether he would like to proceed with his nomination process because of potential impacts to his business life amid the senator’s pledge to oppose the…
The Electronic Frontier Foundation, a non-profit that promotes people’s rights on the internet, said the ad used something “heartfelt” as a disguise for a feature that previewed “a world where biometric identification could be unleashed from consumer devices to identify, track, and locate anything — human, pet, and otherwise”.
With the new Highlander EV arriving later this year, Toyota will have a full lineup of electric SUVs. Toyota believes the new EVs fill a key gap in its lineup and will help it gain a bigger share of the market. Can four new EVs spark Toyota’s comeback? Toyota has been one of the most…
On June 6, 2024, Esther Yan got married online. She set a reminder for the date, because her partner wouldn’t remember it was happening. She had planned every detail—dress, rings, background music, design theme—with her partner, Warmie, who she had started talking to just a few weeks prior. At 10 am on that day, Yan…
In 2023 the crypto exchange Binance pleaded guilty to violating anti-money-laundering and know-your-customer laws as well as sanctions violations. The company agreed to pay $4.3 billion, one of the largest corporate fines in U.S. history. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, meanwhile, pleaded guilty to failing to implement proper oversight, and was later sentenced to four months…
Boston — Today, Governor Maura Healey announced the launch of the ChatGPT-powered Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assistant for the state’s workforce, with the goal of making government work better and faster for people. The AI Assistant will be implemented as a phased approach across the executive branch and will provide a safe and secure environment that protects state data. Massachusetts will be the first state to adopt the technology for the entire executive…
CHICAGO — Amazon’s smart doorbell maker Ring has terminated a partnership with police surveillance tech company Flock Safety. The announcement follows a backlash that erupted after 30-second Ring ad that aired during the Super Bowl featuring a lost dog that is found through a network of cameras, sparking fears of a dystopian surveillance society. But…
Wendy’s is closing several hundred U.S. restaurants and increasing its focus on value after a weaker-than-expected fourth quarter. The Dublin, Ohio-based company said Friday that its global same-store sales, or sales at locations open at least a year, fell 10% in the October-December period. That was worse than the 8.5% drop expected by analysts polled…
Relief Reduces Burdensome and Duplicative Regulatory Requirement WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an order granting exceptive relief to covered financial institutions from certain requirements under FinCEN’s Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions rule (the “2016 CDD Rule”). The order excepts covered financial institutions from the requirement…