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After nine months of silence and speculation that it was vaporware, Trump Mobile executives unexpectedly contacted The Verge to confirm the Trump Phone T1 is a real device nearing shipment, pending T-Mobile certification expected in mid-March.
Buddhist monks conclude their 108-day, 2,300-mile Walk for Peace journey in Washington DC, arriving at American University where they are welcomed by university officials and community members in a ceremony celebrating interfaith unity and peace advocacy.
President Macron and ArcelorMittal announced a €1.3 billion electric arc furnace in Dunkirk to decarbonize steel production, alongside new EU trade protections and 18-year nuclear energy contracts designed to shield European industry from Chinese competition and high energy costs.
Prosecutors deliver closing arguments in Hashim Thaci's war crimes trial, asserting he was a founding KLA leader who exercised effective control over subordinates and directly promoted a criminal campaign against political opponents, while rebutting defense claims about evidence standards and the timing of his leadership role.
Despite recent productivity gains, economist Joe Bruce Willis argues we're seeing benefits from pre-AI investments made 3-5 years ago during the pandemic, not current AI spending. Meanwhile, massive government borrowing ($7 billion daily) and fiscal expansion are driving rates higher and creating a highly segmented K-shaped economy.
Tech stocks staged a tentative rebound after software names led a brutal selloff, while Allianz's Mohamed El-Erian warned against blind rotation trades and highlighted risks of a Treasury yield spike driven by fiscal sustainability concerns.
US Representatives Khanna and Massie reviewed the Epstein files at the DOJ and discovered at least six redacted names of men likely implicated in crimes, while criticizing the FBI and DOJ for providing pre-redacted documents in potential violation of congressional mandates for full transparency.
The 2026 IPO market is positioned for a historic resurgence driven by AI investment fervor, with potential mega-listings from SpaceX and OpenAI leading a pipeline where companies must demonstrate clear AI strategies and sustainable fundamentals to attract public investors, even as current tech stocks navigate volatile software corrections.
Blue Line Futures predicts gold could reach $6,000 by 2026 driven by central bank diversification and Fed easing, while Bitcoin consolidates around $70,000 with institutional targets of $150,000. Analysts recommend investors abandon traditional 60/40 portfolios in favor of diversified allocations including 1-10% precious metals and cryptocurrencies.
House Minority Leader Jeffries announced Democrats will block DHS funding without dramatic ICE reforms including body cameras and judicial warrants before Friday's deadline, citing recent electoral victories and accusing Republicans of prioritizing a $75 billion ICE 'slush fund' over healthcare extensions.
Stocks hit record highs with tech leading and Oracle surging 10%, while economists identify early signals of a manufacturing rebound after a three-year downturn, though the Fed is expected to hold rates steady pending crucial jobs and inflation data this week.
Alphabet's plan to issue $15 billion in bonds—including a rare 100-year sterling note—exemplifies how Big Tech is leveraging near-zero borrowing costs to fund a projected $4 trillion AI infrastructure buildout through 2030, while OpenAI's funding stabilization and Bitcoin's volatility highlight shifting risk dynamics across tech and crypto markets.