Strategy Acquires 471,107 BTC Worth $45.3 Billion

Strategy, led by co-founder Michael Saylor, has acquired 471,107 Bitcoins worth approximately $45.3 billion, according to the latest update. This move comes as the company continues to focus on its corporate treasury strategy amidst a recent rebrand and sideways price action in its stock. In January, Strategy purchased 10,107 Bitcoins, bringing its total holdings to … Read more

Zelensky Warns of Russian Military Build-Up and War Plans

Ukraine has faced another wave of drone attacks from Russia, with 139 drones deployed but only 67 shot down by the Ukrainian Air Force. President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of a significant Russian military build-up, including new divisions and the development of modern warfare technologies. According to Zelensky, Russia is forming new military units and increasing … Read more

Sudan Army Closes In On Presidential Palace Amid War Efforts

The Sudanese army has regained ground in Khartoum and is expected to form a new government once the city is fully recaptured. Military sources say the formation of a new government will come after the recapture of Khartoum, with army head Abdel Fattah al-Burhan announcing plans for a technocratic wartime government. The RSF has retreated … Read more

Meta Lays Off 3,600 Employees Amid Performance-Based Termination Effort

Meta has initiated its latest round of workforce reductions, affecting approximately 5% of its global staff, or around 3,600 employees. The performance-based terminations will be carried out across different regions over several days, with US employees among the first to receive notifications. The move echoes similar strategic shifts at tech giants like Microsoft, which recently … Read more

Rivian Now Sells Electric Vans to Commercial Fleets

Rivian has opened up sales of its electric vans to commercial fleets, marking a significant shift from its exclusive partnership with Amazon. The company had previously agreed to sell vans exclusively to the e-commerce giant as part of a blockbuster deal in 2019. Under the original agreement, Amazon acquired around 20,000 vans from Rivian in … Read more

Ecuador Presidential Run-Off: Noboa Trails Leftist Gonzalez

Ecuador’s presidential election will go to a run-off on April 13 if current trends persist. Incumbent Daniel Noboa is leading leftist Luisa Gonzalez by less than 1%, with 44.5% of the vote compared to her 44.1%. The rival candidates faced each other in 2023, and polls had predicted Noboa’s win. Noboa has deployed military forces … Read more

Markets Rebound Amid Easing Tariff Tensions and Falling Yields

US Treasury yields have plunged this week, defusing a tense January for bond markets and helping stocks find a foothold in the earnings season. The 10-year yield has fallen below 4.5%, its lowest of the year, as January ISM service sector readings showed a surprise drop in prices paid by businesses. The drop in yields … Read more

Bitcoin Hunter Seeks New Lead After Landfill Closure Plan

A computer expert who has been searching for a £600m bitcoin fortune buried in a landfill site in south Wales is considering buying the site to continue his quest. James Howells, 39, had lost a high court case last month to allow him to search the landfill, and plans to close it have been announced. … Read more

Meta Lays Off 3,000 Employees, or Nearly 5% of Workforce

Meta Platforms, Inc. is cutting nearly 3,000 jobs, about 5% of its workforce, as the company takes a tougher stance on underperforming employees and prepares for heavy artificial intelligence investments in 2025. The move comes after CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s internal memo in January 2025, which aimed to “raise the bar” and quickly remove low performers. … Read more

Three Rivers School District Closes Due to Staff Illnesses

A local Ohio school district is taking precautions amid a surge in student and staff illnesses. As a result, Three Rivers School District will be closed on February 7th. The closure was announced through notifications sent to families via email and phone calls. Despite this, the district assures that it won’t affect events or activities … Read more