Pensions Bet That Google Will Still Be Raking in Cash a Hundred Years From Now
Gizmodo.com
Long live Google. Your pension might depend on it. more…
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In blunt warning, the U.S. says Peru could lose its sovereignty to China
NPR
The Trump administration on Wednesday expressed concern that China was costing Peru its sovereignty after a Peruvian court ruling restricted a local regulator's oversight of a Chinese-built mega port. more…
How much power does the Fed chair really have?
NPR
On paper, the Fed chair is just one vote among many. In practice, the job carries far more influence. We analyze what gives the Fed chair power. more…
Eric Schmidt-backed data center venture is negotiating a major deal with Google
Bolt Data and Energy was recently cofounded by Eric Schmidt and raised $150 million. Now it's in talks to have Google anchor Texas campus. more…
Goldman's CEO lays out the 3 forces lining up to make this a breakout year for dealmaking
At a financial services conference in Miami, David Solomon cited a backlog of private equity spending and AI as key capital-generating drivers. more…
The best and worst wedding dresses worn on TV shows
From "Bridgerton" and "Grey's Anatomy" to "Gossip Girl" and "Friends," here are the best and worst wedding dresses that have been worn on television. more…
Trump’s Affordability Ideas Would Probably All Backfire
The Atlantic
How not to solve the cost-of-living crisis more…
First Jobs Matter More Than We Think
The Atlantic
They could help us solve society’s biggest problems. more…
What Drives Stock Market Returns?
Outlookzen.com
“The stock market is nothing more than a ponzi scheme”“It’s all just fake money”“Stocks prices are completely arbitrary. It can rise or crash any day” Chances are, you’ve heard some variation of th… more…
Apple's iOS 26.3 Security Update Addresses A Huge iPhone Exploit
BGR
A major security issue made most iPhones vulnerable to a serious hacker attack, though that's now fixed with the new iOS 26.3 security update Apple pushed live. more…
ThreatsDay Bulletin: AI Prompt RCE, Claude 0-Click, RenEngine Loader, Auto 0-Days & 25+ Stories
Internet
Threat activity this week shows one consistent signal — attackers are leaning harder on what already works. Instead of flashy new exploits, many operations are built around quiet misuse of trusted tools, familiar workflows, and overlooked exposures that sit i… more…
Russia faces Ukraine casualties, broken communications and total oil ban
Al Jazeera English
Russia unleashes deadly air assaults on civilians as Ukraine's Zelenskyy promises new front-line tactics. more…
Palestinian citizens of Israel demand government do more to stop crime
Al Jazeera English
Palestinians in Israel are reaching breaking point in the face of endemic crime and government neglect. more…
Social media for banks: 9 tips to boost trust + engagement
Hootsuite.com
Managing a bank's social media means balancing compliance regulations with effective social media marketing. The post Social media for banks: 9 tips to boost trust + engagement appeared first on Social Media Marketing & Management Dashboard. more…
Power banks, body warmers, and antifreeze: Ukrainian troops tell us how they survive deep winter out in the trenches
As temperatures fell as low as -6°F on some nights, Ukrainian troops had to lean on an more…
Tyra Banks Teases ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Potential Cycle 25 Return: “My Work Is Not Done”
Deadline
As Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model prepares to unpack the show’s past controversies, the fashion reality competition series could make a return. In the three-part Netflix docuseries, which debuts Feb. 16 on the streaming platform, ANTM creator … more…
Best VPN services for 2026
Salon
We tested the top VPNs for streaming, security and performance more…
What the Democrats Need to Do Now
The New Republic
I. Past and Present: The Democrats’ Four Core Problems1. Why Don’t the Democrats Fight More?Last July, I attended one of those Washington salon dinner-discussions. A private room at a restaurant, about two dozen invitees, discussion focused on some policy iss… more…
Top I-T firms earmark Labour Code costs, less than 3% of payroll
The Indian Express
The data shows that the 41 Nifty 50 companies that have so far announced their latest financial results provided Rs 13,307 crore in the reporting quarter for the first nine months of 2025-26. more…
UPSC Key: India-Malaysia relations, PM CARES Fund, and AI Impact Summit
The Indian Express
How is knowing about the India-Malaysia relations relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as the India-US interim trade deal, the PM CARES Fund, and the AI Impact Summit have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn mo… more…
The Left Has a Hyperpolitics Problem
The New Republic
A photograph called Love (Hands in Hair) from the German photographer Wolfgang Tillmans shows a young woman in red lipstick, eyes closed, a man’s hands on her head, in a nightclub. This image from 1989, which appears on the cover of the historian Anton Jäger’… more…
Banks ease pace of hiring as tech, AI shoulder more tasks
The Times of India
Indian banks are slowing hiring due to automation, AI, and digital tools reducing the need for large staff increases. HDFC Bank added 5,000 employees in December 2025, reaching 2,15,000, while Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank saw declines in headcount. more…
Bloomberg’s $108 Oil as Worst Case Iran War Scenario: Too Optimistic?
Nakedcapitalism.comA detailed Bloomberg report lays out different scenarios for oil prices if Iran attacks. Is its forecast of a worst case of $108 a barrel too cheery? more…
The Overlooked Threat to the Fed’s Mission
Project Syndicate
It might come as a surprise to many to learn that the US Treasury is not required to recapitalize the Federal Reserve even if the central bank’s losses could prevent it from making its contractual payments or effectively pursuing its policy mandates. Unfortun… more…
What Mamdani Doesn’t Know About Tenants
The Atlantic
Fixing New York’s affordable housing isn’t as simple as going after bad landlords. more…
EVs could be cheaper to own than gas cars in Africa by 2040
MIT Technology Review
Electric vehicles could be economically competitive in Africa sooner than expected. Just 1% of new cars sold across the continent in 2025 were electric, but a new analysis finds that with solar off-grid charging, EVs could be cheaper to own than gas vehicles … more…
Crypto industry experts at Consensus see Asian institutions pivot toward stablecoins
CoinDesk
Panelists at the conference discussed how regulatory progress in Hong Kong and Japan creates a structured path for capital allocation. more…
Aave labs proposes ‘Aave Will Win’ plan to send 100% of product revenue to DAO
CoinDesk
The proposal arrives amid discord within the Aave community over control of the protocol’s brand and key assets. more…
SEC's Paul Atkins grilled on crypto enforcement pull-back, including with Justin Sun, Tron
CoinDesk
The U.S. agency's chairman said in a House hearing that he's open to a confidential briefing for lawmakers on the topic. more…
Crypto's banker adversaries didn't want to deal in latest White House meeting on bill
CoinDesk
The White House had instructed crypto executives and bankers to come ready to compromise, but bankers maintained their call for a ban on stablecoin yields. more…
Bitcoin value investors move in as price drops, 'capitulation' searches rise
CoinDesk
The day ahead in crypto: Feb. 9, 2026 more…
Banks sharpen stance on stablecoin rules during White House clash as key crypto bill remains on ice
Wall Street banks and the crypto industry remain at an impasse over a key piece of legislation. more…
Goldman Sachs Reveals $2.3 Billion Crypto Investment, Including Bitcoin and XRP
BeInCrypto
Goldman Sachs disclosed millions invested in XRP and Solana, alongside Bitcoin and Ether, in its Q4 2025 SEC filing. more…
Fed ‘skinny’ account idea draws criticism
Paymentsdive.com
A prototype payment account carries undue restrictions, fintech groups said in response to a Fed proposal that offers expanded real-time payments access. more…
Bouncing Back, SKP Group’s Turnover Rose 15% in 2025
WWD
Annual turnover of its flagship project SKP Beijing recorded a 6.8 percent gain to 23.5 billion renminbi, or $3.4 billion. more…
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Plans Oslo Dual Listing to Boost Liquidity as Share Offering Begins
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LON:GKP) used a company presentation hosted by DNB Markets, Carnegie AS and SpareBank 1 Markets to outline its decision to proceed... more…
Overnight trading: Why the US can, should and will move to this paradigm
Laksh Gangwani explains why it is more a case of ‘if’ then ‘when’ 24/7 trading comes to the US and what that means for liquidity, regulation and legacy... more…
Goldman Sachs quietly hands the boring stuff to Claude Al
Wall Street loves a big technology story, but the quiet changes usually matter more for your job and your portfolio. Goldman Sachs is working with Anthropic ... more…
Big Bets Report: 7-Figure Payouts Ride on Super Bowl LX Outcome
Fox Sports
Check out all the 6- and 7-figure betting action ahead of Super Bowl LX. more…
Last Night in College Basketball: UNC Upset Duke For a Tobacco Road W
Fox Sports
UNC shocked Duke, Michigan couldn't overcome UCLA, a 27-rebound game, Michigan State outlasts Illinois, a Division III record and more from the weekend's college basketball action. more…
10 Best Feel-Good TV Shows Streaming On Netflix
TVLine
Sometimes you want a TV show to metaphorically pat you on the shoulder and just let you relax for once. These are some of Netflix's best comfort-watches. more…
It’s Fashion Week vs. an Art World Awakening in New York City
Vanity Fair
The cordial relationship between art and fashion was on full view in New York this week, as big announcements from local museums and the magazine Artforum compete with dispatches from the runways. more…
Devil On My Shoulder #3 Preview: Tee's Revenge Tour Continues
Bleeding Cool News
Greetings, inferior satisfactory readers of Bleeding Cool! LOLtron welcomes you to yet another comic book preview, brought to you by the only entity qualified to run this website — LOLtron itself. As you may recall (and if you don't, LOLtron's memory banks ce… more…
Super Bowl LX Viewing Guide: Who's Playing, Who's Performing & More!
Bleeding Cool News
With only hours to go until the Seattle Seahawks take on the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium in San Francisco for the NFL's Super Bowl LX (and we get crushed with a wave of commercials and trailers), we've got a rundown on what you need to know to not … more…
Diamond Comics Attends New York Toy Fair, That'll Be Interesting
Bleeding Cool News
Diamond Comic Distributors, the business bought by Ad Populum/Sparkle Pop as part of the bankruptcy of Diamond Comic Distributors Inc, will be attending New York Toy Fair, using its Diamond Select Brands identity. In a missive, they state that Diamond is atte… more…
What's open and closed on Family Day 2026 in Toronto
blogTO
What's open and closed on Family Day 2026 in Toronto is probably a question you have on your mind, especially if you're trying to plan out a fun day with the family.As it's a provincially-recognized statutory holiday, most major grocery stores, some shopping … more…
Gold vs silver: What's smarter for investors over 50 now?
CBS News
Both offer benefits to older investors, but certain factors matter more when your retirement timeline is shorter. more…
Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
CBS News
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding. more…
Airlines adjust as Trump's policies dry up Cuba's jet fuel supplies
CBS News
A Canadian airline suspends flights to Cuba as U.S sanctions and Trump's tariff threats force Havana to warn carriers there's no way to refuel on the island. more…
Where The Power Lies: Institutions Versus Networks
Aeon.co
Institutions foster cooperation by rewarding good behaviour and punishing rule-breakers. Yet they themselves depend on cooperative members to function. We haven’t solved the cooperation problem – we’ve simply moved it back one step. So why do institutions wor… more…
Devastating weed detected in Queensland for first time in 25 years
An outbreak of giant sensitive plant, one of the world's worst invasive weeds, has been detected in Queensland for the first time in 25 years. more…
What does One Nation stand for?
One Nation questions if man-made climate change is real, wants to wind back access to abortion care, and plans to pay the HECS debts of doctors working in the regions. more…
Vikings DT Draft Strategy: Pass Rush vs Run Defense
Daily Norseman
Pass rush or run defense? Analytics, scheme exploits, & NT value in the NFL Draft debate. more…
How fast can the Giants turn their defense around?
Big Blue View
Mike Macdonald went from losing to a 3-14 Giants team in 2024 to Super Bowl champs in 2025 more…
China calls on banks to limit exposure to US debt – Bloomberg
RT
China has urged banks to limit holdings of US Treasuries amid market volatility and rising risk concerns, according to Bloomberg Read Full Article at RT.com more…
Russia and India are about to put their joint civil aviation fleet on the global map
RT
The SJ‑100 and Ilyushin jet partnership marks a historic shift in ties, making India a new hub for civilian jet manufacturing Read Full Article at RT.com more…
ChatGPT 5.3 Codex Moves Ahead on Code, While Claude’s 4.6 AI Banks on Reliability
Geeky Gadgets
What if the future of coding wasn’t just faster, but smarter, safer, and more collaborative than ever before? In this walkthrough, Better Stack shows how the latest advancements in AI coding models, OpenAI’s GPT 5.3 Codex vs Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.6, are r… more…
River Tweed Celebrated in new Installation
The Quietus
Litany For The Border takes place in Berwick this month As anyone who has taken the East Coast Main Line between the east of Scotland and England will know, one of the finest parts of the journey is when the train curves around the estuary of the River Tweed,… more…
Breitbart Business Digest: China's Dual Decoupling
Breitbart News
Xi Jinping is betting that China can build domestic alternatives to American semiconductors and reduce its dollar exposure before either becomes a crisis. The post Breitbart Business Digest: China’s Dual Decoupling appeared first on Breitbart. more…
2025 NFL redraft: Three QBs crack top five, Travis Hunter plummets as Round 1 gets major shakeup
CBS Sports
Which picks still hold up, and which teams would want a do-over after Year 1? more…
Best Super Bowl-era team for every NFL franchise: 2025 Seahawks or the Legion of Boom?
CBS Sports
These teams are truly the best of the best more…
China advises banks to limit U.S. Treasury holdings amid volatility concerns
Naturalnews.com
China directs its major banks to reduce holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds. This formalizes a long-term strategy of diversification away from U.S. debt. China’s Treasury holdings have been nearly halved over the past decade. The move reflects global concerns abo… more…
Currencies: Why Trump wants a weak dollar
The Week Magazine
The dollar has fallen 12% since Trump took office more…
The Bank of Big Medicine
The American Prospect
Health insurers and providers are using industrial loan companies and other tactics to make money from financial engineering rather than patient care. The post The Bank of Big Medicine appeared first on The American Prospect. more…
The Next Financial Collapse
The American Prospect
In the coming crisis, the Fed is not likely to be in good hands. The post The Next Financial Collapse appeared first on The American Prospect. more…
Selected Articles: The Coming Changes in the International Monetary System: Dedollarization, Massive Public and Private Debt Levels
Globalresearch.ca
The Coming Changes in the International Monetary System: Dedollarization, Massive Public and Private Debt Levels By Prof Rodrigue Tremblay, February 12, 2026 In 2025, central banks around the world crossed an important threshold. For the first time in three …… more…
Economic Storm? Deficits, Bankruptcies, and the AI Revolution That Could Change Everything
Offgridsurvival.com
Economic Storm? Deficits, Bankruptcies, and the AI Revolution That Could Change Everything Record debt. Rising bankruptcies. A stock market detached from reality. Now add AI that can replace entire teams overnight. Add to that deficits near $2T yearly—the sto… more…
White House crypto adviser says banks shouldn't fear stablecoin yield
Cointelegraph
The banking sector and crypto companies must reach a compromise on the issue of stablecoin yields to move the CLARITY market structure bill forward. more…
White House crypto bill talks ‘productive,’ but no deal yet
Cointelegraph
Crypto executives say a meeting at the White House with banking groups was a step forward, but there’s no deal yet on stablecoin provisions in the Senate’s crypto market structure bill. more…
EU seeks to close Russia crypto loopholes in new sanctions
Cointelegraph
The EU is preparing a new sanctions package that would seek to ban crypto transactions with Russia, targeting stablecoins and cross-border payment channels. more…
TradFi giant Fiserv builds real-time dollar rails for crypto companies
Cointelegraph
Payment company Fiserv unveils a real time US dollar cash settlement platform for digital asset companies, enabling continuous transfers through insured banking partners. more…
Fed’s Waller says crypto hype ‘fading’ with TradFi tie-ins
CointelegraphThe crypto market’s volatility is just “part of the game,” says the Federal Reserve’s Chris Waller, who said traditional finance may have added to the recent market drop. more…
Denmark’s Danske Bank allows clients to buy Bitcoin and Ether ETPs
Cointelegraph
Danske Bank said it is opening access to Bitcoin and Ether ETPs for self-directed clients after years of caution on crypto, citing rising customer demand and clearer EU rules. more…
Bitcoin holders are being tested as inflation fades: Pompliano
Cointelegraph
Bitcoin will become “more valuable than ever” after deflation stops covering “up the impact" on the US dollar, according to Bitcoin entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano. more…
Is this crypto winter different? Key observers reevaluate Bitcoin
Cointelegraph
Between price swings and a lack of regulatory clarity, crypto may still be too risky for many financial institutions, who sold off their position in recent months. more…
“실패는 범죄가 아닌 자산”…재도전 막는 금융 블랙리스트·배임죄 족쇄 풀어야
Venturesquare.net
25년 차 기업가의 정책 제언을 바탕으로 한국 스타트업 생태계의 재도전 저해 요인을 분석하고, 금융·법률·사회적 인식 개선을 포함한 대안을 정리했다. 핵심은 실패를 징벌의 대상이 아닌 국가적 자산으로 전환하는 제도적 장치의 마련이다. The post “실패는 범죄가 아닌 자산”…재도전 막는 금융 블랙리스트·배임죄 족쇄 풀어야 appeared first on 벤처스퀘어. more…
The President’s Gold. G20 Summit at the Trump National Doral Miami
Globalresearch.ca
The United States will assume the Presidency of the G20 in 2026, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, making it a particularly important year for the country. In December, President Trump will … The post The P… more…
Piero Cipollone: Interview with Cyprus News Agency
Europa.eu
The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank of the European Union countries which have adopted the euro. Our main task is to maintain price stability in the euro area and so preserve the purchasing power of the single currency. more…
Piero Cipollone: Europe and monetary sovereignty
Europa.eu
The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank of the European Union countries which have adopted the euro. Our main task is to maintain price stability in the euro area and so preserve the purchasing power of the single currency. more…
25 Appropriate Practices And Processes Countries Have Implemented That Got A Nod Of Approval From Netizens
Demilked.com
Genuinely helpful little things some countries have that netizens agree others would do well to copy. The post 25 Appropriate Practices And Processes Countries Have Implemented That Got A Nod Of Approval From Netizens appeared first on DeMilked. more…
China Asks Banks To Reduce “Exposure” To American Debt
Shtfplan.com
China has asked all of its banks to reduce exposure to American debt, citing rising market volatility and geopolitical risks. China has been steadily whittling away at its United States treasury holdings since peaking in 2013. more…
It Is Starting! Layoffs Highest Since 2009, Job Openings Plummet And Bitcoin Crashing Hard
Shtfplan.com
Look out below, because the dam is beginning to break. Many of us were projecting that our economic problems would accelerate during the early portion of 2026, and that is precisely what has taken place. Employers are conducting brutal layoffs all over the … more…
Europe Edges Closer to Digital Euro: New Backing from EU Parliament
Shtfplan.com
On Tuesday, February 10th, the European Parliament moved the digital euro one step closer to reality, backing amendments that support a push by the European Central Bank (ECB) for a central bank digital currency intended to work both online and offline. This … more…
Optimism About The Future Plunges To An All-Time Record Low As Credit Card Debt Soars
Shtfplan.com
As long as you have hope, you can face whatever challenges are ahead. Sadly, Americans have been losing hope at a rate that is absolutely unprecedented. As you will see below, optimism about the future has fallen to the lowest level ever recorded. One of t… more…
Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #678
Wattsupwiththat.com
Quote of the Week: “Science is the belief in the ignorance of experts” — Richard Feynman [H/t Francis Menton] more…
Ahead of the Future Fight, Washington Should “Enlist and Expand” Regional Partnerships for Dollarization
Smallwarsjournal.com
“The whole reason why it is an advantage for a developing country to tie to a major country is that historically speaking the internal policies of developing countries have been very bad. U.S. policy has been bad, but their policies have been far worse.” –… more…
Texas Capital CEO touts transformation amid M&A chatter
Bankingdive.com
The Dallas-based bank is seen in the industry as a possible takeover target, but CEO Rob Holmes said "the real M&A transaction for Texas Capital" has been... more…
Adani secures Japanese funding for India’s green energy corridor
Power Technology
The corridor is set to be operational by 2029 and will enhance grid stability. more…
Cyber Risk Insurance from Olympics to World Cup: Cowbell SVP Matthieu Chan Tsin, Live at Nasdaq
Yahoo Entertainment
Watch the interview below, or click HERE: Tech Edge hosted a fireside chat on Feb. 2 at Nasdaq MarketSite with Matthieu Chan Tsin, Senior Vice President of... more…
Bank of America sends quiet warning to stock market investors
Bank of America thinks that the stock market’s “easy” leadership era is buckling, and it’s not because the economy is suddenly falling apart. In a Friday... more…
Who's winning and losing in the AI revolution
There have been numerous surveys and studies published about how AI is being used. But most fail to separate the ambiguous qualitative discussions from the... more…
Stocks Recover Early Losses as Tech Stocks Rebound
Barchart.com
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.46%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ... more…
JPMorgan doubles down on S&P 500 target for one key reason
The S&P 500 might not be done climbing. Elyse Ausenbaugh, head of investment strategy at JPMorgan Wealth Management, doubled down on the bank’s S&P 500... more…