Nvidia Corp.’s stock fell on Monday as investors considered the potential impact of tariffs on the chip sector, while also assessing the fallout from a recent data breach at rival chipmaker DeepSeek. Investors are grappling with two pressing questions: how will tariffs affect companies like Nvidia, and what does the incident mean for the broader … Read more
Ukraine is facing a growing crisis as thousands of soldiers abandon their units amid three years of war, with many citing exhaustion and a need for mental health support. Viktor, a former sniper who deserted his unit, described the battle as “furious” but said he realized he was just “a number” and couldn’t cope anymore. … Read more
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 21 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida early this morning, February 4. The rocket lifted off at 5:14 a.m. EDT and carried 13 Starlink spacecraft with direct-to-cell capability. The first stage of the rocket returned to Earth about eight minutes after liftoff, landing … Read more
A bomb exploded at a luxury apartment block in Moscow on Monday, killing a pro-Russia paramilitary leader and his bodyguard. The blast targeted Armen Sarkisyan, the head of Russia’s boxing federation in occupied Donetsk, who has ties to Ukraine. Sarkisyan was reportedly hiding a bomb in a couch at the building’s entrance when it detonated … Read more
Despite multiple delays due to fog and weather conditions, SpaceX successfully launched more than 20 Starlink satellites early Tuesday morning from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The launch, which was originally scheduled for Monday, took place at 5:15 a.m. ET after being pushed back several times. According to SpaceX, the Falcon 9 rocket carrying the … Read more
A coalition of rebel groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has declared a humanitarian ceasefire, starting on Tuesday, citing “humanitarian reasons”. The group, known as the Congo River Alliance, includes the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and has been capturing territory in the region. At least 900 people have died and 2,880 injured in recent fighting … Read more
The Federal Reserve is dealing with a unique set of challenges as it navigates to keep inflation low while avoiding recession, respond to President Donald Trump’s policy demands, and review its monetary policy. Trump’s pressure to lower interest rates complicates the Fed’s efforts to manage inflation, which has been a long-standing concern for the central … Read more
A rebel alliance in eastern Congo, including the M23, has declared a ceasefire starting on February 4. The group, known as the Congo River Alliance, cited humanitarian reasons for the truce. However, it remains unclear whether the alliance will respect its promise not to capture Bukavu, the provincial capital of South Kivu, which was recently … Read more
US stocks that can withstand extreme tariff strain are on the rise, according to Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson. As President Trump’s surprise tariffs on Canada and Mexico spark concerns over trade wars, investors are seeking safe havens. The investment bank predicts a market shift toward service-based companies, including financials, software, media, entertainment, and consumer services. … Read more
Two measles cases have been confirmed in unvaccinated school-age children in Gaines County, Texas, with two more reported earlier this month in Harris County. The Texas Department of State Health Services has said the children were hospitalized but have since recovered. In contrast, a deadly Marburg virus outbreak in Tanzania has claimed 10 lives, with … Read more