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More than 900 Google employees signed a letter opposing company links to federal immigration actions.

Shares of Strategy ($MSTR) surged sharply Friday, lifting more than 25% at times, trading near $133, after a brutal prior session left the bitcoin‑linked stock deeply oversold.  The jump comes as markets stabilized and bitcoin rebounded from multi‑week lows to around $71,000, injecting newfound demand into equities tied to digital assets. Friday’s rally reversed a dramatic sell‑off on Thursday, during which MSTR shares plunged to multi‑year lows on earnings losses and renewed pressure in crypto markets.  From a macro perspective, Strategy’s stock movement has tracked bitcoin’s sharp swings. As the leading corporate holder of bitcoin, MSTR’s performance is highly correlated…

We are used to seeing these stars looking perfect, but for these roles, perfection was the enemy. To tell the story right, they had to become unrecognisable. Some ate their way to a new size, while others trained until they broke. These weren’t just makeovers; they were physical mutations. Here is a look at the actresses from Bollywood and Hollywood who went to extreme lengths, risking their health and comfort, just to make us believe in a character.Bhumi Pednekar in ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’Bhumi Pednekar shattered the mold of the typical Bollywood debut. While others starved for size zero, she…

By Mark James, updated February 6, 2026 While much of the crypto market remains focused on high-profile token launches and heavily marketed Initial DEX Offerings (IDOs), a different trend is quietly taking shape beneath the surface, where hidden gem IDOs crypto projects are beginning to attract attention. A growing number of early-stage initiatives with limited visibility are drawing interest from analysts and long-term investors — not because of hype, but due to strong fundamentals. These so-called “hidden gem IDOs” are increasingly viewed as some of the most undervalued opportunities in the current market cycle. Market Focus Shifts Away From Hype…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Moments after scripting one of the most dominant performances in U-19 World Cup history, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi summed up the sheer joy of India’s triumph not with words of cricketing analysis, but with an infectious burst of celebration. As India sealed a record-extending sixth U-19 World Cup title with a thumping 100-run win over England on Friday, a video of the teenage star dancing wildly with his teammates quickly went viral.In the clip shared on social media, a visibly elated Sooryavanshi can be heard laughing and saying, “Punjabi gana nahi samajh mein aa rha hai.…

IIT PhD scholars are increasingly being hired by corporates for advanced research roles, marking a shift from traditional academic career paths to industry-driven innovation. PhD students at the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are increasingly being tapped by corporates for research and development roles, a change from the traditional focus on academic and teaching careers. Institutes including IIT Kharagpur, Kanpur, Guwahati, Roorkee, and BHU have strengthened their in-house research capabilities, enabling students to work on innovative projects that attract industry attention.This is an indication of a change in corporate thinking in India since companies are developing a growing interest in…

“We can’t catch a break,” said David Duong, Head of Global Research, Coinbase Institutional, as he discussed the current state of the crypto market, institutional adoption and Euro-Stabelcoins. “We saw ETF outflows in December, and a big part of that had to do with tax loss harvesting and other things. I thought that we would see some of that recovery,” said Duong. “Right now, I would say markets are unfortunately pinned by technical factors. And it is the challenge for a lot of people.” Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time “I’m still cautiously optimistic for the first half…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage Pepe, one of crypto’s most talked-about meme coins, continues to capture attention in 2026 as AI-driven insights highlight potential market swings and trading opportunities. Celebrated by retail traders during meme-driven hype cycles and closely watched by investors focused on price action, PEPE sits at the crossroads of speculation, social momentum, and market psychology. A recent Cryptonews YouTube analysis put ChatGPT to work, offering a probability-based assessment of where Pepe could realistically stand this year. Rather than chasing extreme price targets, the breakdown focuses on market capitalization ranges,…

The AUD/USD forecast edges to the downside despite a hotter inflation print as the yields fell sharply, suggesting only a single RBA hike in the near term. Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair lifts the US dollar, as markets view the decision as less dovish. COT positioning suggests reduced AUD longs, increasing odds for significant pullbacks. The AUD/USD pair had a good start to the year, but it is clearly losing steam, trading well below recent highs around 0.7100. Strong domestic data has helped the Australian dollar, but positioning and external risks suggest it may not…

What Are Technical Skills? When people talk about examples of technical skills, they usually mean the practical abilities you need to do a specific job. Technical skills are job-specific skills that involve using tools, software, systems, or specialized knowledge to complete tasks effectively. These skills are often learned through education, training, or hands-on experience, and they can usually be measured or tested. It’s helpful to understand the differences between technical and soft skills. Technical skills focus on what you can do, like writing code, analyzing data, using design software, or managing a CRM system. Soft skills, on the other hand,…