Tom Spam
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Interested in economics, stock markets, emerging digital technologies, blockchain, and politics. Headlines shared as long-term references for economic decision-making.
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#Uber will resume driving services in China and Macau from Tuesday and also offers a limousine service between Macau and Hong Kong with 24-hour advance notice. This marks Uber's first entry into a new Asian market in years after the company left China in 2016 and Southeast Asia in 2018.
February 3, 2026 at 3:53 AM
#Uber will resume driving services in China and Macau from Tuesday and also offers a limousine service between Macau and Hong Kong with 24-hour advance notice. This marks Uber's first entry into a new Asian market in years after the company left China in 2016 and Southeast Asia in 2018.
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Amtrak is selling a $279 train-themed hoodie and matching pants.
Why does this exist and why a track suit? Here's a breakdown:
Why does this exist and why a track suit? Here's a breakdown:
Amtrak is selling a $279 ’Trak Suit. Literally who wants this?
The result of a design competition at a New York fashion school could be cool if you’re fluent in irony.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Amtrak is selling a $279 train-themed hoodie and matching pants.
Why does this exist and why a track suit? Here's a breakdown:
Why does this exist and why a track suit? Here's a breakdown:
Metal traders face losses of at least one billion yuan (144 million dollars) after a trader known as "The Hat" fled China. The development is alarming top Chinese regulators. #TheHat
February 2, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Metal traders face losses of at least one billion yuan (144 million dollars) after a trader known as "The Hat" fled China. The development is alarming top Chinese regulators. #TheHat
The mood in the US industry improves significantly in January, as the ISM purchasing managers' index rises to 52.6 points, thus above the growth threshold of 50 points. In particular, the sub-index for new orders shows a strong increase, while the employment indicator remains below growth threshold.
February 2, 2026 at 5:01 PM
The mood in the US industry improves significantly in January, as the ISM purchasing managers' index rises to 52.6 points, thus above the growth threshold of 50 points. In particular, the sub-index for new orders shows a strong increase, while the employment indicator remains below growth threshold.
New registrations of #Tesla vehicles in important European markets show hardly any signs of recovery in January: While registrations in Sweden increase by 26% and in Denmark by 3%, they fall by 88% in Norway and 42% in France. Despite cheaper versions of Model Y and Model 3.
February 2, 2026 at 12:16 PM
New registrations of #Tesla vehicles in important European markets show hardly any signs of recovery in January: While registrations in Sweden increase by 26% and in Denmark by 3%, they fall by 88% in Norway and 42% in France. Despite cheaper versions of Model Y and Model 3.
Former Disney actress Bridgit Mendler raises $100 million for her space company #NorthwoodSpace. The company develops ground stations for satellite communication.
February 2, 2026 at 6:24 AM
Former Disney actress Bridgit Mendler raises $100 million for her space company #NorthwoodSpace. The company develops ground stations for satellite communication.
#Nvidia CEO J. Huang confirms participation in OpenAI's current funding round, but with a significantly smaller amount than the originally targeted $100 billion. Huang justifies this with concerns about OpenAI's lack of business discipline and growing competitive pressure from Google and Anthropic.
February 2, 2026 at 6:16 AM
#Nvidia CEO J. Huang confirms participation in OpenAI's current funding round, but with a significantly smaller amount than the originally targeted $100 billion. Huang justifies this with concerns about OpenAI's lack of business discipline and growing competitive pressure from Google and Anthropic.
#Oracle plans to raise between $45 billion and $50 billion through a mix of debt and equity in 2026 to expand cloud infrastructure capacities. The company refers to contractually agreed demand from customers such as Nvidia, OpenAI, Meta, AMD, TikTok and xAI.
February 2, 2026 at 6:14 AM
#Oracle plans to raise between $45 billion and $50 billion through a mix of debt and equity in 2026 to expand cloud infrastructure capacities. The company refers to contractually agreed demand from customers such as Nvidia, OpenAI, Meta, AMD, TikTok and xAI.
India grants foreign companies that use data centers in #India for their global cloud services tax exemption until 2047. This was announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman yesterday when presenting the budget for 2026/27.
February 2, 2026 at 6:12 AM
India grants foreign companies that use data centers in #India for their global cloud services tax exemption until 2047. This was announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman yesterday when presenting the budget for 2026/27.
#BYD recorded a significant decline in sales at the start of the year. Sales fell by 30.1 percent in January compared to the same month last year to 210,051 vehicles, as the company announced yesterday in a stock exchange report. Sales declined for the fifth month in a row
February 2, 2026 at 6:09 AM
#BYD recorded a significant decline in sales at the start of the year. Sales fell by 30.1 percent in January compared to the same month last year to 210,051 vehicles, as the company announced yesterday in a stock exchange report. Sales declined for the fifth month in a row
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on Sunday that any military action by the United States against #Iran would turn into a "regional" conflict.
February 1, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on Sunday that any military action by the United States against #Iran would turn into a "regional" conflict.
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People who pursued careers in the tech industry expected big salaries, job security and an abundance of opportunity.
But now, as tech companies continue to shed jobs, workers are shifting their expectations even with an AI boom.
But now, as tech companies continue to shed jobs, workers are shifting their expectations even with an AI boom.
Some of the most coveted jobs in America aren’t safe anymore
Tech workers continue to lose their jobs in droves, even as the economy shows positive signs.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM
People who pursued careers in the tech industry expected big salaries, job security and an abundance of opportunity.
But now, as tech companies continue to shed jobs, workers are shifting their expectations even with an AI boom.
But now, as tech companies continue to shed jobs, workers are shifting their expectations even with an AI boom.
Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman warned the United States that #Iran will be "emboldened" if the US decides not to strike it. He also allegedly denied that Saudi Arabia is turning against Israel, although one source said that "the more he said it, the less reassuring it sounded.“
January 31, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman warned the United States that #Iran will be "emboldened" if the US decides not to strike it. He also allegedly denied that Saudi Arabia is turning against Israel, although one source said that "the more he said it, the less reassuring it sounded.“
Deputy Fed Chair Michelle Bowman announces three interest rate cuts for 2026 and shifts her focus to the labor market, fearing a rapid deterioration in the employment situation.
January 31, 2026 at 4:08 AM
Deputy Fed Chair Michelle Bowman announces three interest rate cuts for 2026 and shifts her focus to the labor market, fearing a rapid deterioration in the employment situation.
New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh describes #Bitcoin as an important asset that can help politicians recognize whether they are making right or wrong decisions.
January 30, 2026 at 5:36 PM
New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh describes #Bitcoin as an important asset that can help politicians recognize whether they are making right or wrong decisions.
US Senator Elizabeth Warren writes a letter to #OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and demands that the company will not apply for a state bail if it does not become profitable.
January 30, 2026 at 5:35 PM
US Senator Elizabeth Warren writes a letter to #OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and demands that the company will not apply for a state bail if it does not become profitable.
According to Forbes, #OpenAI is developing a social media app with biometric verification as a competitor to X. The project is still in the early development phase with a team of less than ten people.
January 30, 2026 at 11:41 AM
According to Forbes, #OpenAI is developing a social media app with biometric verification as a competitor to X. The project is still in the early development phase with a team of less than ten people.
The #US trade deficit expanded surprisingly strongly in November and recorded the strongest percentage increase in almost 34 years. The deficit has almost doubled and has risen by 94.6 percent to 56.8 billion dollars (47.6 billion euros), the Department of Commerce announced yesterday in Washington.
January 30, 2026 at 4:52 AM
The #US trade deficit expanded surprisingly strongly in November and recorded the strongest percentage increase in almost 34 years. The deficit has almost doubled and has risen by 94.6 percent to 56.8 billion dollars (47.6 billion euros), the Department of Commerce announced yesterday in Washington.
#Mercedes-Uber-NVidia alliance better than #Tesla ?!
Today it was confirmed that the upcoming S-Class (W224) is the first vehicle to be factory equipped with the NVIDIA Alpamayo architecture for real Level 4 (without safety drivers in the field of operation). Uber provides the network.
Today it was confirmed that the upcoming S-Class (W224) is the first vehicle to be factory equipped with the NVIDIA Alpamayo architecture for real Level 4 (without safety drivers in the field of operation). Uber provides the network.
January 30, 2026 at 4:40 AM
#Mercedes-Uber-NVidia alliance better than #Tesla ?!
Today it was confirmed that the upcoming S-Class (W224) is the first vehicle to be factory equipped with the NVIDIA Alpamayo architecture for real Level 4 (without safety drivers in the field of operation). Uber provides the network.
Today it was confirmed that the upcoming S-Class (W224) is the first vehicle to be factory equipped with the NVIDIA Alpamayo architecture for real Level 4 (without safety drivers in the field of operation). Uber provides the network.
#Apple acquires the Israeli startup Q.ai, which is working on AI technology for audio, with the founding team, including CEO Aviad Maizels, moving to Apple. Q.ai's technology includes machine learning to detect whispered speech and improve audio in difficult environments.
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January 29, 2026 at 6:08 PM