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Alibaba Spins Off $2 Billion Robovan Venture, Doubling Down on Automated Last-Mile Delivery

Alibaba's logistics arm Cainiao and autonomous driving firm Zelos Technology have merged to form a standalone robovan business, valued at approximately $2 billion. The move signals a strategic push into automated delivery solutions within China's competitive e-commerce landscape, as the tech giant seeks new growth engines beyond its core operations.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Fortinet Doubles Down on Cloud Security with Major FortiCNAPP Overhaul

Fortinet's latest platform upgrade aims to consolidate cloud security management, targeting operational efficiency and investor confidence as it battles rivals in a crowded market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Amazon in Advanced Talks to Invest Up to $50 Billion in OpenAI, Signaling Major AI Ambitions

Amazon is reportedly negotiating a landmark investment of up to $50 billion in OpenAI, a move that would reshape the AI landscape and intensify its cloud rivalry with Microsoft and Google. The potential deal highlights the soaring costs of competing in generative AI and could redefine Amazon Web Services' strategy.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Nvidia Cements AI Dominance with Strategic Moves in China, OpenAI Funding, and Global Research

Nvidia strengthens its pivotal role in global AI infrastructure through a multi-pronged strategy: securing H200 chip approvals for China, engaging in advanced funding talks with OpenAI, and expanding partnerships with CoreWeave and international research bodies.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Winter Crisis Deepens as U.S. Energy Aid for Ukraine Remains Stalled in Bureaucratic Maze

Promised U.S. funds to repair Ukraine's war-shattered energy grid are caught in administrative limbo, leaving millions vulnerable to extreme cold amid renewed Russian strikes and internal U.S. agency disputes.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Cyclic Materials Breaks Ground on $82 Million Rare Earth Recycling Hub in South Carolina

The new campus in McBee, SC, aims to bolster North American supply chains for critical minerals, starting with a 2,000-ton annual processing capacity for magnet scrap.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Grant Thornton UK Elevates People Strategy with New Chief People Officer Appointment

Abigail Fisher, a seasoned HR leader with two decades of experience, is set to rejoin Grant Thornton UK in late February as its inaugural Chief People Officer, signaling a renewed focus on culture and talent.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Sun Belt Dominates Top 10 Buyer's Markets as Inventory Swells and Negotiating Power Shifts

A surge in housing supply, particularly across Sun Belt states, is creating prime conditions for homebuyers, with new research highlighting metros where inventory levels tip the scale in the buyer's favor.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Lilly Bets Big on Repertoire's Immune Decoding Tech in Up to $1.9B Autoimmune Pact

Eli Lilly commits $85 million upfront and over $1.8 billion in potential milestones to partner with Repertoire Immune Medicines, aiming to develop a new class of 'tolerizing' therapies that reset the immune system without broad suppression.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Digital Dragnet: Inside the Surveillance Tactics Powering Trump's Minnesota Immigration Crackdown

A routine commute in Minneapolis turns into a biometric checkpoint, spotlighting the advanced surveillance tools—from facial recognition apps to vast data networks—now central to federal immigration enforcement. As operations intensify, questions mount over privacy, oversight, and the line between targeted enforcement and dragnet surveillance.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Exclusive: U.S. Envoys in Jerusalem Blocked Internal Warnings of 'Apocalyptic' Gaza Conditions

Reuters reveals that senior U.S. diplomats suppressed graphic cables from aid officials detailing catastrophic famine and devastation in northern Gaza in early 2024, preventing the warnings from reaching top Biden administration leadership.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Insider Confidence: European Growth Stocks Weather Market Volatility

Despite recent market turbulence, a surge in eurozone business confidence is spotlighting companies where high insider ownership aligns management with shareholder interests. We examine three such firms poised for growth.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Baker Hughes Doubles Down on Energy Transition with Major Storage and Clean Ammonia Deals

Baker Hughes (BKR) is accelerating its pivot beyond traditional oil and gas, securing key roles in a landmark U.S. clean ammonia plant and expanding its stake in long-duration energy storage technology through a deepened partnership with Hydrostor.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Elevra Lithium's Sharp Sell-Off Sparks Valuation Debate: Correction or Opportunity?

Elevra Lithium (ASX:ELV) shares have tumbled over 30% in a week, abruptly reversing a stellar year-long rally. With no clear catalyst, investors are left weighing whether the pullback presents a buying window or signals deeper concerns in the lithium sector.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Summit Therapeutics: A Tale of Two Valuations Amidst Steep Share Price Decline

Summit Therapeutics (SMMT) finds itself at a crossroads, with its stock down over 30% in the past year. Conflicting signals from valuation models paint a complex picture: is the biotech firm dramatically overvalued on traditional metrics, or deeply undervalued based on future cash flows?

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Tencent Secures Nvidia H200 Chips, Bolstering China's AI Ambitions Amid Tech Tensions

Tencent Holdings has received regulatory approval to import Nvidia's advanced H200 AI chips, a significant move that enhances its competitive edge in cloud and AI services while navigating ongoing US technology restrictions.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Washington Scrambles to Avert Shutdown as Minneapolis Tensions Influence DHS Funding Fight

Lawmakers are negotiating a short-term deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security, aiming to avoid a partial government shutdown this weekend. The talks occur against the backdrop of heightened political pressure following recent violence in Minneapolis and a shift in the administration's enforcement rhetoric.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Hunter Biden Seeks Dismissal of Contempt Motion, Argues No Legal Duty to Maintain Ties with Young Daughter

In a new court filing, Hunter Biden's legal team moves to dismiss a contempt motion brought by the mother of his 7-year-old daughter, arguing his relationship with the child is legally irrelevant and denying violations of their 2023 support agreement.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Pakistan Intensifies Counter-Terror Ops, 41 Militants Neutralized in Southwest Raids

Pakistani security forces conducted targeted military operations in the restive southwestern Balochistan province, resulting in the deaths of 41 militants. The raids signal an escalation in ongoing efforts to curb insurgent activities in the region.

Jan 30, 2026

World

A Village Hollowed Out: Mass Kidnapping Forces Exodus in Nigeria's Kaduna State

The abduction of nearly 200 residents from Kurmin Wali has shattered community life, triggering a wave of departures as survivors lose faith in state protection and face an uncertain future.

Jan 30, 2026