Category: Business

In a move that underscores the insatiable investor appetite for generative AI, Anthropic is reportedly in talks to raise $10 billion in a new funding round. The deal, if finalized, would value the San Francisco-based firm at a staggering $350 billion pre-money, positioning it as one of the most valuable private technology companies in history. […]

In its first major strategic move since merging with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines announced on Monday, January 5, 2026, a sweeping $600 million investment initiative. Dubbed the “Kahuʻewai Hawaiʻi Investment Plan,” the five-year roadmap aims to radically modernize the carrier’s infrastructure, fleet, and digital interface, ensuring the brand remains competitive in an increasingly crowded Pacific […]

In a definitive move to cement its status as a global competitor, Alaska Airlines announced on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the largest aircraft purchase in its 94-year history. The landmark agreement with its neighbor, Boeing, involves a firm commitment for 110 aircraft, signaling a massive expansion into long-haul international markets while modernizing its domestic backbone. […]

Shanghai has unveiled a sweeping US$10 billion investment package aimed at accelerating its high‑tech industries, marking one of the city’s most ambitious pushes yet to strengthen China’s technological self‑reliance amid an escalating strategic rivalry with the United States. The initiative, centred in the city’s Pudong district, includes 50 major projects worth more than 70 billion […]

Age verification mandates are spreading fast, and they’re ushering in a new age of online surveillance, censorship, and exclusion for everyone—not just young people. Age-gating laws generally require websites and apps to collect sensitive data from every user, often through invasive tools like ID checks, biometric scans, or other dubious “estimation” methods, before granting them […]

In a major move to capitalize on the surging electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence and data centers, Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST) announced on Monday, January 5, 2026, that it has executed definitive agreements to acquire Cogentrix Energy from Quantum Capital Group for approximately $4.7 billion. The deal adds 10 modern natural gas-fired power plants […]

In a decisive move to dominate the North American building products market, QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) announced on Monday, January 5, 2026, that it has secured a $1.2 billion investment led by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management. The capital injection is designed to supercharge QXO’s aggressive “buy-and-build” strategy as it targets rapid […]

In a stunning reversal for the global automotive and commodities markets, Platinum prices soared by 33% in December 2025—marking the metal’s strongest monthly performance since 1986. The rally, which culminated in a record high of $2,478.50 per ounce on December 29, 2025, follows the European Union’s dramatic shift in climate policy. The European Commission’s decision […]

Our Surveillance Self-Defense (SSD) guides, which provide practical advice and explainers for how to deal with government and corporate surveillance, had a big year. We published several large updates to existing guides and released three all new guides. And with frequent massive protests across the U.S., our guide to attending a protest remained one of […]