Catastrophic flooding across southern and central Mozambique has claimed over 150 lives and impacted nearly 800,000 people, submerging towns, destroying vital farmland, and testing the limits of disaster response in one of the world's most climate-vulnerable nations.
The Louvre Museum confirms the diamond and emerald crown of Empress Eugénie, dropped and crushed during last year's multi-million euro jewel robbery, is salvageable and will undergo a complete restoration to its former glory.
As the European Central Bank convenes, a surging euro and inflation dipping below target are forcing a delicate balancing act, with analysts questioning how long policymakers can maintain their current stance.
Google's parent company Alphabet shattered profit forecasts with a $34.5bn quarterly haul, fueled by a 48% cloud revenue surge, as it outlines aggressive plans to nearly double capital expenditures to dominate the AI infrastructure race.
A landmark agreement for AI computing power has unraveled, with OpenAI opting for rival suppliers and a scaled-back investment, raising questions about the sustainability of the industry's spending spree.
Electric vehicle maker Polestar has raised $400 million in new equity from institutional investors, with key backing from its major shareholder Geely. The deal, which includes a structured exit option for lenders, aims to bolster the company's liquidity as it navigates a fiercely competitive premium EV market.
XPeng reports January 2026 deliveries of 20,011 vehicles alongside a major global launch of its P7+ sedan across 36 markets, framing the expansion not just in terms of growth but also significant emissions savings. The move highlights the Chinese EV maker's dual focus on scaling its AI-powered electric vehicles internationally while bolstering its environmental credentials.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a preliminary investigation into Waymo's self-driving system following an incident where a child was hit near an elementary school. The case raises urgent questions about autonomous vehicle performance in complex, child-dense environments.
A viral Reddit post from a millennial earning over $250,000, expressing bewilderment at an inability to build savings, has ignited a fierce debate about the real cost of financial stability in today's economy, highlighting a generational squeeze felt even by top earners.
Tesla proceeds with a major investment in Elon Musk's xAI, overriding prior shareholder objections. The move intensifies the EV giant's AI ambitions while fueling debates over corporate governance and long-term value.
Wall Street may still see an online travel agency, but a deeper transformation is underway at Booking Holdings. Its shift toward a payments infrastructure model is driving fintech-like margins and creating a durable competitive advantage, setting the stage for a potential re-rating.
As Tesla's stock navigates volatile valuations, a growing chorus of investors is betting the company's future lies not just in electric vehicles, but in its emerging high-margin businesses and a pipeline of ambitious projects set to redefine its revenue base by the end of the decade.
Uber Technologies is making bold moves on multiple fronts, re-entering Greater China through Macau, testing cash payments in the U.S., and appointing a new CFO. These steps come as the company doubles down on investments in autonomous vehicles and AI, aiming to balance growth with financial discipline in a competitive global market.
Former Wall Street analyst Tom Lee, now chairman of BitMine Immersion Technologies, is defending the company's strategy of accumulating Ethereum despite facing over $6 billion in unrealized losses. Lee argues the digital asset treasury is a long-term play on the 'future of finance.'
The Texas grocery giant acquires over 600 acres in Cooke County, laying the groundwork for a major new logistics campus as it deepens its investment in the competitive Dallas-Fort Worth market.
Major automakers have expressed support for the Trump administration's proposal to significantly relax future fuel efficiency targets, while urging adjustments to specific provisions on credit trading and vehicle classifications.
Advanced talks between Ford and China's Geely could see the automaker use the U.S. company's Spanish facility for local EV production, a strategic move to navigate the EU's new trade landscape.
Carvana's impressive Q3 2025 results, featuring surging revenue and record profitability, have reignited bullish sentiment. Analysts debate whether its vertically integrated model can drive long-term dominance in the used car market.
Volkswagen Group is reportedly reconsidering the future of the all-electric Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman, citing development hurdles and rising costs. The potential move signals a strategic pivot towards core, high-volume electric vehicles and stricter financial discipline across the auto giant's portfolio.
A Democratic-led push to study replacing California's gas tax with a per-mile road usage charge has ignited fierce Republican opposition, framing the debate as a critical test for infrastructure funding as fuel tax revenues decline nationwide.
