Uber appoints new CFO as its AV plans accelerate

TechCrunch - Feb 4, 2026

Krishnamurthy has been at Uber for over six years, spending most of his tenure in the company in its investor relations division.

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Virginia Oliver, Maine’s ‘Lobster Lady’ and Folk Hero, Dies at 105

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She fished off the New England coast for more than 80 years, and intended to continue until she died. “It’s not hard work for me,” she said at 101.

Files Reveal Epstein’s Money Mingled with Silicon Valley’s Tech Start-Ups

Files Reveal Epstein’s Money Mingled with Silicon Valley’s Tech Start-Ups

Feb 5, 2026

The disgraced financier regularly courted tech industry figures not just for their prestige but also for access to promising companies.

Once the Hottest Bet on Wall St., Private Credit Has Started to Crack

Once the Hottest Bet on Wall St., Private Credit Has Started to Crack

Feb 5, 2026

Concerns about defaults, particularly among software companies, have spooked investors in the private credit firms that lend to them.

Brad Karp Resigns as Paul Weiss Chairman Amid Epstein Fallout

Brad Karp Resigns as Paul Weiss Chairman Amid Epstein Fallout

Feb 5, 2026

The decision followed the release of a series of embarrassing emails between Mr. Karp and Jeffrey Epstein.

US pitches plan to counter China's dominance of critical mineral supply

US pitches plan to counter China's dominance of critical mineral supply

Feb 5, 2026

The event was attended by representatives of more than 50 countries, the White House said.

US launches plan to tackle China's critical minerals dominance

US launches plan to tackle China's critical minerals dominance

Feb 5, 2026

The event was attended by representatives of more than 50 countries, the White House said.

The Washington Post Eliminates Its Sports Department

The Washington Post Eliminates Its Sports Department

Feb 5, 2026

The Post is laying off or reassigning all the reporters and editors in its sports section, days before the Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics in Italy.

The world's last nuclear safeguard expires TOMORROW. No backup plan is in place... and experts have a dire warning for humanity

The world's last nuclear safeguard expires TOMORROW. No backup plan is in place... and experts have a dire warning for humanity

Feb 5, 2026

As the final restraints on nuclear stockpiles vanish, experts have issued a terrifying warning.

Google Plans to Double Spending Amid A.I. Race

Google Plans to Double Spending Amid A.I. Race

Feb 5, 2026

Profits jumped 30 percent to $34.5 billion last quarter, and the tech giant is increasing its capital spending this year to as much as $185 billion.

Bank of England expected to hold interest rates

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Feb 5, 2026

Interest rates were cut to 3.75% in December and analysts expect at least one further reduction this year.

Urgent warning to all iPhone users over new spyware attack stealing data: Act Now

Urgent warning to all iPhone users over new spyware attack stealing data: Act Now

Feb 4, 2026

Apple has warned that 'mercenary spyware attacks' on a global scale could impact more than 80 percent of all iPhone users if they don't take one crucial step.

Morgan Stanley sees another record year for Hong Kong IPOs as pipeline hits 450

Morgan Stanley sees another record year for Hong Kong IPOs as pipeline hits 450

Feb 4, 2026

Cathy Zhang, head of Asia-Pacific equity capital markets at Morgan Stanley, sounded hoarse after a day of back-to-back meetings with companies keen to go public in Hong Kong. “It’s very possible that the value and number may exceed last year’s IPO figures, given the momentum we have seen in January,” Zhang said in an interview on January 30. Nearly 100 companies filed for stock offerings in the city last month, more than triple the same period in 2025, a year which saw Hong Kong crowned as the...

Washington Post Cuts More Than 300 Jobs

Washington Post Cuts More Than 300 Jobs

Feb 4, 2026

The layoffs cut into The Post’s local, international and sports coverage, and reduced its entire work force by about 30 percent.

France’s Raid on X Escalates Trans-Atlantic Showdown Over Social Media

France’s Raid on X Escalates Trans-Atlantic Showdown Over Social Media

Feb 4, 2026

The French investigation into Elon Musk’s X illustrated a fundamental divide between European and American leaders about how to regulate social media — or whether to restrict it at all.

France’s Raid on X Escalates Trans-Atlantic Showdown Over Social Media

France’s Raid on X Escalates Trans-Atlantic Showdown Over Social Media

Feb 4, 2026

The French investigation into Elon Musk’s X illustrated a fundamental divide between European and American leaders about how to regulate social media — or whether to restrict it at all.

US probes Nike over white workers discrimination claims

US probes Nike over white workers discrimination claims

Feb 4, 2026

Court documents allege the sportswear company treated white employees less favourably.

Senators Accuse Equifax of ‘Price-Gouging’ Medicaid Programs

Senators Accuse Equifax of ‘Price-Gouging’ Medicaid Programs

Feb 4, 2026

The company’s data will be essential for many states to comply with new work requirements for the health insurance program that take effect next year.

Senators Accuse Equifax of ‘Price-Gouging’ Medicaid Programs

Senators Accuse Equifax of ‘Price-Gouging’ Medicaid Programs

Feb 4, 2026

The company’s data will be essential for many states to comply with new work requirements for the health insurance program that take effect next year.

Nike, Accused of Bias Against White Workers, Is Under Federal Investigation

Nike, Accused of Bias Against White Workers, Is Under Federal Investigation

Feb 4, 2026

It appeared to be the first time the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has targeted diversity policies at a large company.

Australia Blasts Big Tech for Child Sexual Abuse Failings

Australia Blasts Big Tech for Child Sexual Abuse Failings

Feb 4, 2026

Australia’s online safety regulator blasted major technology companies including Meta Platforms Inc., Apple Inc. and Google for failing to stamp out child sexual exploitation and abuse on their services, even after repeated calls to address shortfalls.

NFL Wants to Revise TV Deals Years Before They Expire

NFL Wants to Revise TV Deals Years Before They Expire

Feb 4, 2026

The league is so important to the business of media companies that they are likely to have little choice but to agree to renegotiations.

Doctors’ Group Endorses Restrictions on Gender-Related Surgery for Minors

Doctors’ Group Endorses Restrictions on Gender-Related Surgery for Minors

Feb 4, 2026

The A.M.A.’s announcement followed a similar recommendation from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Other medical groups argued for a more personalized approach.

Trump Administration Is Delaying Hundreds of Wind and Solar Projects

Trump Administration Is Delaying Hundreds of Wind and Solar Projects

Feb 4, 2026

Federal agencies are delaying approvals for renewable energy projects on both federal land and private property at a time when electricity demand is going up.

New design tool 3D-prints woven metamaterials that stretch and fail predictably

New design tool 3D-prints woven metamaterials that stretch and fail predictably

Feb 4, 2026

Metamaterials—materials whose properties are primarily dictated by their internal microstructure, and not their chemical makeup—have been redefining the engineering materials space for the last decade. To date, however, most metamaterials have been lightweight options designed for stiffness and strength.

F.T.C. Settles With Express Scripts Over High Insulin Prices

F.T.C. Settles With Express Scripts Over High Insulin Prices

Feb 4, 2026

The Trump administration announced that the company, a pharmacy benefit manager, had agreed to make significant changes to its practices.

F.T.C. Settles With Express Scripts Over High Insulin Prices

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Feb 4, 2026

The Trump administration announced that the company, a pharmacy benefit manager, had agreed to make significant changes to its practices.

Health warning for millions as toxic air spreads across multiple US states: 'Close windows NOW'

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Feb 4, 2026

Millions of Americans are experiencing hazardous air, prompting authorities to issue widespread alerts.

Washington Post announces sweeping layoffs, scaling back news coverage

Washington Post announces sweeping layoffs, scaling back news coverage

Feb 4, 2026

A former editor describes the massive cuts as one of the "darkest days" in the history of the storied newspaper.

Musk vows to put data centers in space and run them on solar power but experts have their doubts

Musk vows to put data centers in space and run them on solar power but experts have their doubts

Feb 4, 2026

Elon Musk vowed this week to upend another industry just as he did with cars and rockets—and once again he's taking on long odds.

US calls for critical minerals trading bloc

US calls for critical minerals trading bloc

Feb 4, 2026

The Trump administration has put aside its tariff threats, and is calling for a new trade bloc to focus on critical minerals. Ministers from 55 countries attended talks in Washington aimed at reducing their reliance on China, which dominates the production and processing of the elements. Meanwhile, Japan hopes to revolutionize its own mineral supplies, becoming the first to retrieve deep-sea mud containing rare earth elements.

Musk vows to put data centers in space and run them on solar power but experts have their doubts

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Feb 4, 2026

An agentic AI tool for battery researchers harnesses data from previous battery designs to predict the cycle life of new battery concepts. With information from just 50 cycles, the tool—developed at University of Michigan Engineering—can predict how many charge-discharge cycles the battery can undergo before its capacity drops below 90% of its design capacity.

Bessent Says Fed Lacks Accountability and Has Lost Public Trust

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Feb 4, 2026

In a House committee hearing, the Treasury secretary declined to say if the president has the power to fire a member of the central bank’s board.

Congress Targets Housing Crisis as Solutions Elude Trump

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Feb 4, 2026

Bipartisan Senate and House packages, aimed at rewarding new construction and eliminating red tape, could bring significant changes to federal housing laws.

Clients and staff in dark as law firm shuts doors

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Feb 4, 2026

Staff and clients say they are desperate for answers following the sudden closure of PM Law.

Revealed: What your sexual fantasies say about you, according to scientists

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Feb 4, 2026

It's often seen as a taboo subject. But a new study is finally lifting the lid on sexual fantasies - and what they might say about you.

State Fiscal Chiefs Protest Federal Immigration Chaos

State Fiscal Chiefs Protest Federal Immigration Chaos

Feb 4, 2026

Sixteen elected treasury officials, all Democrats, wrote to President Trump to say ICE crackdowns are bad for business and tax revenues: “People must feel safe to go to work.”

Novo Nordisk Warns of First Sales Drop Since Start of Ozempic

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Feb 4, 2026

The once high-flying Danish drugmaker has struggled to fend off rivals in the weight-loss industry, especially Eli Lilly, which gave a much rosier outlook to investors.

Carney’s government is cutting hundreds of environment and science jobs. Here’s what that means for Canadians

Carney’s government is cutting hundreds of environment and science jobs. Here’s what that means for Canadians

Feb 4, 2026

Scientists and labour leaders are warning that cuts to Environment and Climate Change Canada could significantly impact the health and safety of Canadians as well as Canada's wildlife and environment.

A Chevron Refinery May Take in More Venezuelan Oil. Its Neighbors Are Concerned.

A Chevron Refinery May Take in More Venezuelan Oil. Its Neighbors Are Concerned.

Feb 4, 2026

The American claim on Venezuela’s oil means even more of it could come to a huge Chevron refinery in Mississippi. Neighbors worried about pollution want the company to move them out.

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