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Files Reveal Epsteins Money Mingled with Silicon Valleys Tech Start-Ups
The New York Times - 5 Feb 2026 05:00
The disgraced financier regularly courted tech industry figures not just for their prestige but also for access to promising companies.
Bitcoin slips below $71,000 as AI-driven tech rout worsens
Coin Desk - 5 Feb 2026 04:27
The decline followed sharp losses in Asian and U.S. tech shares, where concerns over peaking AI investment, stretched valuations and slowing earnings have driven investors out of risk assets.
Chinese Money Laundering Networks Funneled $16.1 Billion in Crypto in 2025
Bitcoin.com - 5 Feb 2026 03:00
In 2025, Chinese-language money laundering networks processed $16.1 billion in illegal crypto, nearly 20% of the global underground economy. Telegram Channels as Laundering Hubs Chinese-language money laundering networks...
Target bets on beauty makeover as Ulta exit looms
The Street - 5 Feb 2026 14:03
With a key partnership nearing its end, Target is making a calculated shift in one of its fastest-growing categories.
Venezuelan airlines are asking for permission to fly to the U.S.
The Street - 5 Feb 2026 13:35
The move comes after President Trump ordered thereopening of the country's airspace.
Peloton is losing money again as subscriptions keep falling. The stock is tumbling.
Market Watch - 5 Feb 2026 13:31Why the Bank of England is holding rates despite a weakening economy | Phillip Inman
The Guardian - 5 Feb 2026 13:18
Rising unemployment and falling inflation made a strong case for a cut but Andrew Bailey opted to wait and seeBank of England keeps interest rates on holdBusiness live - latest updatesWhen unemployment is rising and infl...
Heres the smart way to play the stock markets Super Bowl Indicator
Market Watch - 5 Feb 2026 13:10What this famed short seller is waiting for before betting against AI stocks
Market Watch - 5 Feb 2026 12:55Fed's Cook calls recent inflation numbers 'disappointing'
American Banker - 5 Feb 2026 00:36
Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook said in a speech Wednesday night that the central bank's credibility depends on its ability to bring inflation back to its 2% target.
Salesforce stock gets brutal reality check amid software slump
The Street - 5 Feb 2026 00:33
Heres what could be next for Salesforce stock.
Inside the overnight scramble to prep an NFL stadium
Business Insider - 5 Feb 2026 23:52
We spent 24 hours with Mercedes-Benz Stadium as it switched from a Saturday night college football championship to a Sunday afternoon NFL game
Bitcoin ETFs barely flinch as BTC slides 40%, Bloombergs Eric Balchunas says
Coin Desk - 5 Feb 2026 23:39
Bitcoin is down more than 40% from its October highs, but investors in spot Bitcoin ETFs have pulled 6.6% of assets.
Strategy records $12.4B loss in Q4, shares dip 17% as Bitcoin tumbles
Coin Telegraph - 5 Feb 2026 23:36
Strategy executives Phong Le and Andrew Kang say the company is on a strong financial footing despite it now being down 17.5% on its Bitcoin holdings.
Bullish Logs $564M Q4 Loss as Bitcoin Options Volume Breaks $9B
Bitcoin.com - 5 Feb 2026 23:35
This week, the crypto asset exchange Bullish reported a steep fourth-quarter net loss even as adjusted revenue, EBITDA, and activity in its bitcoin options market climbed sharply, pointing to a widening gap between headl...
AI is helping funders evaluate more ideas more fairly
Fast Company - 5 Feb 2026 23:30
As demand for philanthropic capital surges, research shows AI can help funders maintain rigor at scale. The distance between a world-changing innovation and its funding often comes down to four minutes-the average time a...
The Best Casting Jobs in Hollywood History
The New Yorker - 5 Feb 2026 23:30
From the daily newsletter: our resident Oscars expert shares his picks for the best-cast movies ever.
Slotkin Hits Back as Trump DOJ Pushes for Retribution
TPM - 5 Feb 2026 23:17
Own Their Choices Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) has refused to meet for a voluntary interview with Jeanine Pirro, the former
Canada unveils auto industry plan in latest pivot away from US
BBC - 5 Feb 2026 23:07
The steps to bolster Canada's auto industry come as Trump's tariffs strain the sector and threaten jobs.
'Particularly in Florida': New groups warn of U.S. travel
The Street - 5 Feb 2026 23:03
"Florida is no longer a safe destination for international tourists," a coalition of groups told travelers.
Disturbing Justin Bieber Theory Goes Viral After Fans Link 'Yummy Music Video' to Newly Released Epstein Files
IBTimes - 5 Feb 2026 23:02
A disturbing TikTok theory links Justin Bieber's Yummy video to newly released Epstein files, sparking viral debate about hidden symbolism and dark industry secrets.
Layoffs have reached the highest level since 2009 (and AI may not even be to blame)
Fast Company - 5 Feb 2026 23:00
New data shows that job cuts run rampant across a variety of sectors for a variety of reasons. Planned layoffs have now reached their highest rate since 2009s Great Recession.The data comes from outplacement firm Challen...