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Amazon Files WARN Notice for 2,200 More Seattle Layoffs, Deepening HQ Exodus

Amazon has filed official notice of plans to cut 2,200 corporate roles in Seattle, continuing a trend that is visibly reshaping its historic headquarters footprint. The move comes despite strong recent financial performance and bullish analyst ratings, highlighting the company's intensified focus on cost efficiency and automation.

Feb 3, 2026

World

U.S. Scrutinizes Iran's Booming Crypto Trade as Sanctions Evasion Concerns Mount

Amid a surge in cryptocurrency activity within Iran, U.S. authorities are investigating whether digital asset platforms are being used by state-linked entities to circumvent international sanctions, according to blockchain analysts and sources familiar with the matter.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

CEC Entertainment Taps Finance Chief Scott Drake as New CEO to Lead Aggressive Growth Strategy

CEC Entertainment, parent company of Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza, announces CFO Scott Drake will assume the CEO and president roles effective February 13, succeeding David McKillips as the 'eatertainment' giant accelerates its expansion plans.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Hotel Investment Surges to $24 Billion in 2025, Fueled by Private Equity and Easing Credit

U.S. hotel transaction volume jumped 17.5% year-over-year, reaching $24 billion, as detailed in JLL's latest investment trends report. The rebound, driven by strong private capital and improving debt markets, signals renewed confidence with major deals concentrated in key urban centers like New York, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Macron Signals Quiet Push to Reopen Channels with Putin, Despite Kremlin's 'Lack of Will' for Peace

French President Emmanuel Macron has revealed that behind-the-scenes technical work is underway to re-establish contact with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, nearly four years into the Ukraine war. While emphasizing continued support for Kyiv, Macron admitted Moscow shows no real desire for a ceasefire, framing the move as a necessary European diplomatic initiative.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Teen's 'Superhuman' Four-Kilometer Swim Saves Family Swept Out to Sea Off Australian Coast

A 13-year-old boy swam for hours in rough seas to alert rescuers after his mother and two younger siblings were carried away from the Western Australian coast, leading to their dramatic helicopter and boat rescue.

Feb 3, 2026

US

The Last Thread Snaps: U.S.-Russia Nuclear Treaty Expires, Ushering in Era of Strategic Uncertainty

With the expiration of the New START treaty, the final pillar of formal nuclear arms control between Washington and Moscow has collapsed. Amidst deep geopolitical rifts and rapid technological change, experts warn the world is entering a perilous new phase without agreed limits on the world's largest arsenals.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Waymo Secures $16 Billion in New Funding to Accelerate Global Autonomous Ride-Hailing Expansion

Alphabet's self-driving unit Waymo has raised $16 billion in a major funding round, valuing the company at $126 billion. The capital injection aims to fuel rapid fleet and market expansion. In other news, SpaceX moves to acquire Elon Musk's xAI, and California proposes a novel state-level EV incentive program targeting first-time buyers.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Chubb's Stock Surge: A Closer Look at the Financial Engine Behind the Rally

Shares of insurance giant Chubb have climbed 9% in three months. We analyze the key financial metrics, particularly its robust Return on Equity, to understand if the momentum is built on solid fundamentals and what it signals for future growth.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Navigating the Retirement Maze: A Decade-by-Decade Guide to Critical Financial Choices

Financial expert Rachel Cruze outlines seven pivotal, age-specific decisions that can determine the security and comfort of your retirement years, from early savings strategies to navigating Medicare and required distributions.

Feb 3, 2026

GE Vernova Unveils GridBeats APS: A Software-Defined Push to Simplify and Secure Substation Modernization

At DISTRIBUTECH 2026, GE Vernova launched its GridBeats Automation and Protection System (APS), a software-defined platform aimed at consolidating substation hardware to enhance grid resilience and flexibility amid growing digital and renewable integration demands.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Disney Unveils Leadership Pay Packages: D’Amaro and Walden Set for Multi-Million Dollar Compensation

The Walt Disney Company has disclosed the compensation details for its new CEO Josh D’Amaro and President Dana Walden, revealing potential annual packages nearing $38 million and $24 million respectively as the entertainment giant completes its leadership transition.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Merck's Cautious 2026 Outlook Dampens Strong Q4 Performance

Merck & Co. delivered robust fourth-quarter results, beating analyst estimates, but its full-year guidance fell short of Wall Street expectations, sending shares lower. The outlook incorporates significant charges from its recent acquisition of Cidara Therapeutics.

Feb 3, 2026

From $1 to $199: The Soaring Cost of a Disney Day

A trip to the 'Most Magical Place on Earth' now requires a princely sum. We trace how Disney park prices have dramatically outpaced inflation, transforming a family tradition into a luxury experience.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Markets Eye Tech Earnings, Musk's Mega-Merger as Precious Metals Rebound

U.S. stock futures point higher ahead of a busy session featuring AMD's results, while Palantir surges on strong earnings. In a landmark deal, Elon Musk merges SpaceX and xAI. Gold and silver prices stage a sharp recovery from historic declines.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Real-Time Inflation Plunge Below 1% Fuels Rate Cut Hopes, Lifting Crypto Sentiment

A blockchain-based inflation tracker signals a dramatic cooling of price pressures, contrasting official data and bolstering the case for aggressive Fed easing—a potential tailwind for battered digital assets.

Feb 3, 2026

Trump's Crypto Venture Faces Scrutiny as Foreign Royalty Stake Emerges

A major investment from an Abu Dhabi royal into Trump's crypto platform raises unprecedented ethical and political questions, casting a shadow over the industry's regulatory future.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Davos 2024 Delivers a Boardroom Wake-Up Call: Corporate Strategies Built for a Vanished World

The signals from this year's World Economic Forum extend far beyond diplomacy, presenting CEOs with an urgent mandate to overhaul business models designed for a bygone era of global stability.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Palantir's Stellar Earnings Ignite Tech Rally, Lifting Nasdaq Futures

Strong quarterly results and bullish guidance from data analytics firm Palantir Technologies have fueled a pre-market surge in tech stocks, setting a positive tone for Wall Street as investors digest mixed economic signals and await key earnings reports.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Against All Odds: 13-Year-Old's Four-Hour Ocean Swim Saves Family Swept Out to Sea

A Perth teenager's extraordinary feat of endurance and courage led to the rescue of his mother and two siblings after they were dragged miles from the Western Australian coast by strong winds.

Feb 3, 2026