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Business

Honda's December Production Rebounds 4% Globally, But Annual Output Slips Amid Regional Shifts

Honda Motor posted a 4.3% year-on-year increase in global vehicle production for December 2025, recovering from a steep November slump. However, the automaker's full-year 2025 output fell nearly 9%, highlighting uneven regional performance with North America rebounding sharply while Asia, particularly China, saw significant declines.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Binance's Resilience Tested: Trust in the World's Largest Exchange Faces Scrutiny After Historic 2025 Market Crash

In the aftermath of the devastating '10/10' market crash of 2025, Binance finds its dominance and trust metrics under a microscope. While the exchange compensated users and maintains its user base, questions about systemic risk and centralization linger, shaping the post-crash narrative.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Buffett's Final Moves: A Pivot from Banks to Pizza Ahead of Berkshire CEO Transition

In the quarters leading to his retirement as CEO, Warren Buffett orchestrated a significant portfolio shift, slashing Berkshire's stake in Bank of America while steadily accumulating shares in Domino's Pizza, highlighting a strategic bet on consumer resilience and brand loyalty.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Cross-Chain Protocol CrossCurve Hit by $3 Million Bridge Exploit, Highlighting Persistent Sector Vulnerabilities

CrossCurve's cross-chain bridge was exploited on February 2, leading to an estimated $3 million loss. The incident underscores the recurring security challenges within decentralized finance's bridging infrastructure.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Ondas Holdings' Optimus Drone Secures Coveted DCMA Blue List Status, Paving Way for Accelerated Defense Adoption

Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS), through its subsidiary American Robotics, has achieved a significant milestone with its Optimus drone system being added to the Defense Contract Management Agency's (DCMA) Blue List. This designation streamlines procurement for U.S. defense and critical infrastructure missions, bolstering the company's position in the competitive autonomous systems market.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Trump's Dollar Gambit: A Calculated Weakening Strategy and Its Global Ripple Effects

President Trump's apparent endorsement of a weaker dollar is not mere rhetoric but a strategic pillar of his economic agenda, aimed at boosting US competitiveness and narrowing the trade deficit, with significant implications for global central banks and currency markets.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the Hype: How a Power Giant is Fueling the AI Revolution

As tech giants pour trillions into AI infrastructure, the insatiable demand for electricity is creating a new class of winners. NextEra Energy, America's largest utility, is emerging as a critical, if unexpected, backbone of the artificial intelligence boom through strategic partnerships with Alphabet and Meta.

Feb 2, 2026

World

From Solidarity to Scrutiny: How Ukraine's View on Palestine Is Evolving Amid War and Shifting Alliances

As the war in Ukraine grinds on and U.S. support appears to waver, a nuanced public debate over Gaza is emerging in Kyiv, challenging earlier unequivocal backing for Israel and revealing complex parallels in perceived injustice.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

CrossCurve Bridge Exploit Highlights Persistent DeFi Security Woes, $3M Drained

Cross-chain protocol CrossCurve has been exploited for an estimated $3 million, with a critical smart contract flaw allowing unauthorized fund withdrawals across multiple blockchains. The incident renews scrutiny on bridge security and user protections in decentralized finance.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

CrossCurve Vows Legal Pursuit Following $3 Million Cross-Chain Bridge Breach

The decentralized finance protocol has publicly identified wallets linked to a weekend exploit, warning of criminal and civil action if funds are not returned within 72 hours, as security firms point to a critical validation flaw.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Cross-Chain Protocol CrossCurve Loses $3 Million in Latest Bridge Exploit, Highlighting Persistent DeFi Security Crisis

The CrossCurve decentralized finance protocol has suffered a $3 million exploit through a vulnerability in its cross-chain bridge, contributing to a devastating start to 2026 that has seen nearly $400 million stolen from the crypto sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

The Utah Banker Who Built a Wall: Marriner Eccles and the Battle for Fed Independence

As political pressure on the Federal Reserve intensifies, the legacy of Marriner Eccles—the Utah banker who architected its modern independence—offers a crucial lesson. A BYU expert explains why shielding monetary policy from politics remains vital for economic stability.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Markets on Edge: Bitcoin Retreats, Metals in Turmoil as Asia Trading Week Begins

Asian markets opened cautiously Monday as a historic metals sell-off reverberated across asset classes. Bitcoin slipped toward $75,000, while regional equities mostly fell. Investors brace for a critical week packed with corporate earnings, central bank decisions, and key economic data.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Singapore's Green Flight Ambition Takes Off: Google, Airlines Join Landmark SAF Procurement Trial

A consortium of nine major corporations, including Google and Singapore Airlines, is launching a voluntary trial for centralized sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) procurement. This pilot, led by the newly formed SAFCo, is a critical step ahead of Singapore's pioneering green levy on departing flights set for October, aiming to refine systems for a 1% SAF usage target.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Costa Rica Votes Amid Security Crisis, With Conservative Favorite Poised for Victory

Costa Ricans cast ballots Sunday in an election defined by soaring narco-violence, with ruling party candidate Laura Fernandez, promising a Bukele-style crackdown, favored to win. The vote signals a potential rightward shift and constitutional showdown in a nation struggling with its transformation into a major drug trafficking hub.

Feb 2, 2026

US

A Political Shift in Holsters: Liberal and Leftist Gun Ownership Surges Amid Federal Crackdowns

In the wake of high-profile federal interventions and the killing of a nurse in Minneapolis, traditionally left-leaning demographics—including women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people of color—are arming themselves at unprecedented rates, challenging long-held assumptions about American gun culture.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Gold and Silver Extend Slide as Fed Speculation Rattles Markets

Precious metals extended losses in Asian trading Monday, following a sharp sell-off triggered by speculation over a more hawkish Federal Reserve leadership. Despite the pullback, both gold and silver remain significantly higher for the year, supported by enduring central bank demand and geopolitical uncertainty.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Euro's Surge Casts Shadow Over ECB Policy Meeting

The European Central Bank convenes this week with a resurgent euro presenting a fresh dilemma, threatening to dampen inflation and undermine the export engine of the eurozone's largest economies just as recovery gains momentum.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Panera Bread Shutters Massachusetts Bakery, Cutting Nearly 100 Jobs in Shift to Parbaked Goods Model

Panera Bread is closing its Franklin, Mass., bakery facility next month, resulting in 92 layoffs, as the chain transitions from fresh dough to a centralized parbaking system for its breads and pastries.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Starbucks' Grip on U.S. Coffee Drinkers Loosens Amid Fierce Competition

While America's coffee consumption hits multi-decade highs, Starbucks' market share is eroding. The pioneer now faces a crowded battlefield of value-focused rivals, drive-thru specialists, and international entrants, forcing a strategic rethink of its iconic 'third place' model.

Jan 31, 2026