The reconstruction of Środkowa Street in Warsaw's Praga district will create a residential zone prioritizing pedestrians and include new green spaces. Initial work is set to begin this week.

Benfica je odlučila povesti Gianlucu Prestiannija u Madrid na revanš play-offa Lige prvaka protiv Real Madrida, iako je argentinski nogometaš privreme

Meta Rakes It In, Yet Still Borrows Billions for AI  The Wall Street Journal

Meta Rakes It In, Yet Still Borrows Billions for AI  The Wall Street Journal

Fifteen children's playgrounds in Slovenia's Mežica Valley require comprehensive remediation due to severe heavy metal pollution, with an additional thirteen needing mitigation measures.

Australian mining company Bindi Metals Limited announced it has received approval from Serbia's Ministry of Mining and Energy to begin the first phase of exploratory drilling for its 'Ravni' gold project in the Ibar valley near Raška.

Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that Ukrainian forces have liberated 400 km² of territory and eight settlements in the south since the end of January, despite a difficult situation and Russian pressure.

Meta is reportedly reviving its previously abandoned 'Malibu 2' smartwatch project, with plans to launch the device in 2026.

An article highlights the early, often unnoticed symptoms of liver disease, emphasizing the liver's critical role in over 500 vital bodily functions, including detoxification and metabolism.

Meta Platforms has reportedly released significant news that is expected to be highly beneficial for investors in Nebius, though specific details of the announcement are not provided.

PDP MP Igor Crnadak stated that the party is under pressure following phone calls and influence exerted on members and sympathizers, but vowed not to allow the party's dissolution.

Locals in Zambia's Copperbelt are experiencing unchecked pollution and contamination as mining companies extract metals for sustainable energy.

German drone maker Quantum Systems, led by Florian Seibel, is striving to become a top defense contractor, challenging industry leader Rheinmetall, with an upcoming initiative sparking debate.

ENGLISH actor Robert Aramayo won the BAFTA award for best actor for his role in the film I Swear, beating Hollywood favorites. His victory positions him for the 2027 Oscars.

Samsung SDI has achieved a significant technological breakthrough, improving the performance of next-generation lithium-metal batteries by addressing long-standing challenges related to safety and lifespan.

Investor Michael Burry has raised concerns about the substantial $660 billion AI infrastructure spending by major tech companies like Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft, warning of cash burn and aggressive depreciation.

The release of the timetable for the February 20, 2027 general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, may have caught most of the registered political parties in the country unprepared for the contest, and they have a tough nut to crack to make up for lost ground. The post 2027 polls: APC, 4 parties ready, 16 others in candidates’ crisis appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ukrainian airborne forces have confirmed regaining control over eight settlements and approximately 300 square kilometers of territory in the Oleksandrivka direction in southern Ukraine.

Marino Bloudek broke his own Croatian indoor record for the 800 meters for the second time this winter, achieving a new personal and national best at a World Indoor Tour meeting.

Financial commentator Jim Cramer has offered his insights and opinions on a range of companies including DoorDash, Klarna, NVIDIA, Meta, Amazon, Caterpillar, Sandisk, General Mills, Walmart, and Costco.

Two specific ETFs are gaining favor among Robinhood retail investors, surpassing popular tech stocks like Palantir, Alphabet, Meta, and Netflix.

Amidst inflation and sustainability concerns, people globally are re-evaluating consumption habits, with Lithuanians being encouraged to learn from Scandinavians and embrace a simpler lifestyle.

Nogometaši Osasune so z golom Raula Garcie v sodniškem dodatku prišlo do zmage nad Realom, ki je razveselila Barcelono. Zanesljiva zmaga Atletica.

Rukometašice OTP Group Budućnost igraju danas protiv Debrecina utakmicu posljendjeg, 14. kola EHF Lige šampiona. Podgorički tim ranije je ostao bez šansi za plasman u nokaut fazu i bez obzira na ishod

Poljska reprezentativka u brzom klizanju Kamila Sellier oglasila se iz bolnice nakon teške povrede zadobijene tokom trke na 1.500 metara.

India's Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the case concerning Meta's WhatsApp privacy policy on Monday.

Belgian politician Jean-Michel Javaux gave a rare interview to DH, sharing his thoughts on various topics, including a metaphor about waste sorting.

Croatian MP Josip Dabro reacted to a newspaper headline about his family's past, stating he 'knows he bothers' powerful people and accusing 'shadow structures' of being behind the articles.

A road paving project in Prača, Pale municipality, was completed for only 704 meters instead of the planned 1,000 meters due to a lack of sufficient financial resources.

FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl once again employed morbid metaphors during his Ash Wednesday speech, drawing criticism for his choice of language.

New trade barriers are increasingly affecting global commodity markets, impacting everything from metals to oil and signaling a shift away from truly globalized markets.

Gold is set to record a weekly loss as the U.S. dollar continues to advance, impacting the precious metal's value.

Global Markets No More: Trade Barriers Mess With Commodities From Metals to Oil  The Wall Street Journal

Global Markets No More: Trade Barriers Mess With Commodities From Metals to Oil  The Wall Street Journal

Tech giants, including Meta and Alphabet, are spending lavishly on splashy billboard ads, courting on-the-fence politicians and bulking up their ranks of lobbyists.

Meta reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results, with growth attributed to improved efficiency in AI-driven advertising.

Former President Trump announced he signed an order imposing a 10% tariff under a different authority, causing the dollar to fall and Treasury yields to slightly increase.

Meta has reportedly reduced stock awards for the majority of its employees by 5%, according to the Financial Times.

Steven Spielberg Flees California Amid Raging Wealth Tax Battle Another day, another rich liberal leaving a state over policies they promoted.  In today's episode of modern hypocrisy, Steven Spielberg, director of blockbuster hits like Jaws, E.T., Poltergeist and Saving Private Ryan, has moved to Manhattan, according to the Los Angeles Times. A spokesperson for one of Hollywood’s most reliable Democrat Party donors was quick to insist the relocation has nothing to do with California’s highly controversial wealth tax proposal. “Steven’s move to the East Coast is both long-planned and driven purely by his and Kate Capshaw’s desire to be closer to their New York-based children and grandchildren,” spokeswoman Terry Press told the newspaper. Unsurprisingly, Press declined to say where Spielberg stands on the wealth tax when asked. California is now seriously considering a new wealth tax targeting billionaires, including a levy on unrealized gains. The idea has already spooked investors and contributed to several high-profile tech figures running for the exits. It’s a familiar pattern when progressive policies finally start to bite, a surprising number of billionaires discover a sudden deep affection for Florida, Texas, or even New York. Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin quietly began unwinding portions of their financial empires in California in the days leading up to Christmas, while Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg dropped $150 million on a Miami mansion. Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan had been looking for a home on Indian Creek Island, the ultra-exclusive, heavily guarded enclave nicknamed “Billionaire Bunker” that is already home to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, former NFL star quarterback Tom Brady, and Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. Even Jeffrey Epstein pal Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn co-founder and major Democratic donor, has taken aim at the billionaire tax proposal, slamming it as a "horrendous idea" that could drive tech founders and executives out of the state. Rep. Khanna reached out to me to discuss the proposed California wealth tax; and while I am against the proposed tax, I'm always open to dialogue with our elected leaders. The proposed CA wealth tax is badly designed in so many ways that a simple social post cannot cover all of… January 7, 2026 "The proposed CA wealth tax is badly designed in so many ways that a simple social post cannot cover all of the massive flaws. One well-documented example is the horrendous idea to tax illiquid stock in the proposal. Poorly designed taxes incentivize avoidance, capital flight, and distortions that ultimately raise less revenue," Hoffman said of the plan. Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman, a longtime Democrat who voted for Trump in the 2024 election, warned that California is on a "path to self-destruction." California is on a path to self-destruction. Hollywood is already toast and now the most productive entrepreneurs will leave taking their tax revenues and job creation elsewhere. And then the Democrats highlight @CAgovernor Newsom as a great leader. Crazy. https://t.co/bFyLhARrNn December 27, 2025 "Hollywood is already toast, and now the most productive entrepreneurs will leave, taking their tax revenues and job creation elsewhere,” Ackman said. Our readers will recall that Tesla and SpaceX Ceo Elon Musk was one of the first big names to leave California years ago, citing the state’s punishing taxes and its embrace of radical left-wing governance. The list keeps growing. Buckle up, Newsom. Musk was the first and Spielberg won’t be the last. Tyler Durden Fri, 02/20/2026 - 16:40

The National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) has severed ties with Meta, citing ongoing child-safety trials and concerns raised by advocacy groups like ParentsSOS regarding Big Tech partnerships.

The 94-year-old TV icon William Shatner has announced plans to release an untitled heavy metal album, which will feature covers of Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden songs, along with 35 'metal virtuosos.'

UK Athletics has pleaded guilty to the corporate manslaughter of UAE Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei, who died in 2017 after a metal cage fell on him during training.

The London Metal Exchange has confirmed permanent restrictions on large-position holders following a consultation.

EssilorLuxottica Logs Worst Week In Nearly Four Years As Apple Eyes AI Smart Glasses Shares of EssilorLuxottica SA are on track for their worst weekly decline in nearly four years, as competition in the smart-glasses market intensified this week following reports that Apple plans to launch AI-powered smart glasses in 2027. EssilorLuxottica manufactures the smart glasses that Meta sells under the Ray-Ban partnership. These glasses are in the sub-$500 category, which proves that affordability wins. Meta nailed that sweet spot in pricing, while Tim Cook's $3,500 Vision Pro has been an epic bust and failed to achieve mass adoption. It's not just Apple. Citigroup analyst Veronika Dubajova noted this week that her team "expects a number of competitive launches in the smart eyewear market over the next 12 to 24 months." Bloomberg-tracked Wall Street analyst ratings show no meaningful wave of downgrades following this week's Apple news, with roughly 93% of covering analysts maintaining a "Buy" recommendation. Stifel analyst Cedric Rossi said that the entry of Apple and Google into the smart-glasses market represents more of a catalyst than a threat. "Their presence should accelerate consumer awareness and expand the total addressable market," he told clients earlier this week, adding that EssilorLuxottica "retains several key competitive advantages." Shares of EssilorLuxottica in Paris are down about 10% this week, marking their largest weekly decline since the first week of March 2022. From the 2025 peak, shares are down 26%. Goldman analyst Jerry Shen recently published a detailed view of the AI and AR glasses supply chain, breaking it down by the companies that supply the critical components behind these devices (see report). Tim Cook blew it with Vision Pro ... Meta takes the win. Apple has to focus on affordability ... Tyler Durden Fri, 02/20/2026 - 08:20

Google's AI boss Demis Hassabis said the memory market came down to "a few suppliers of a few key components." PONTUS LUNDAHL/TT NEWS AGENCY/AFP via Getty Images Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said that the "whole supply chain" for memory chips is constrained. "You need a lot of chips to be able to experiment on new ideas," Hassabis told CNBC. Google produces its own TPUs, but Hassabis said that there were still "key components" that were supply-constrained. The memory shortage takes no prisoners. Even Google isn't immune. AI companies are duking it out for greater and greater quantities of memory chips. The problem? The industry is heavily supply-constrained. Costs have skyrocketed, products have been tied up, and some companies — especially those in consumer electronics — are increasing prices. On the AI front, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis told CNBC that physical challenges were "constraining a lot of deployment." Google sees "so much more demand" for Gemini and its other models than it could serve, he said. "Also, it does constrain a little bit the research," Hassabis said. "You need a lot of chips to be able to experiment on new ideas at a big enough scale that you can actually see if they're going to work." Researchers want chips, whether they work at Google, Meta, OpenAI, or other Big Tech companies, and memory is a key component. Mark Zuckerberg said that AI researchers demanded two things beyond money: the fewest number of people reporting to them, and the most chips possible. Hassabis said that wherever there was a capacity constraint, there was a "choke point." "The whole supply chain is kind of strained," Hassabis said. "We're lucky, because we have our own TPUs, so we have our own chip designs." Google has long built TPUs — Tensor Processing Units — for internal use. The company also leases them to external customers through its cloud, which has also put Nvidia on edge. But even access to their own TPUs won't save Google from having to navigate the highly competitive memory market. "It still, in the end, actually comes down to a few suppliers of a few key components," Hassabis said. Three suppliers dominate memory chip production: Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix. These companies are struggling to meet demand for chips from AI hyperscalers without dropping their longtime electronics customers. It doesn't help that AI companies mainly want a different type of memory chip than PC manufacturers do. Large language model producers want HBM (high-bandwidth memory) chips. Don't expect Google's spending on AI infrastructure and chips to go down anytime soon. On its fourth-quarter earnings call, the company projected capital expenditures of $175 billion to $185 billion for 2026. Read the original article on Business Insider

UK Athletics plead guilty to the corporate manslaughter of UAE Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei who died in 2017 after a metal cage fell on him while training in London.

UK Athletics has changed its plea to guilty on a manslaughter charge related to the death of a Paralympic athlete, after initially pleading not guilty.

Meta has reportedly cut employee equity awards by 5% this year, following a 10% reduction last year, a move that frees up significant capital.

Stanley Druckenmiller has reportedly sold his Meta Platforms stock, prompting questions about whether other investors should follow suit.

The stock market saw movements influenced by a deal between Meta and Nvidia, alongside strong economic data that bolstered stocks.

Vivo has introduced its new V70 and V70 Elite smartphones in India, featuring AMOLED displays, aerospace-grade metal frames, and Sony sensors optimized by Zeiss.

Meta has reduced employee equity awards for the second year in a row as Mark Zuckerberg prioritizes cost-cutting to fund substantial AI investments.

Glencore Earnings Fall Despite Record Metal Trading Performance  The Wall Street Journal

Glencore Earnings Fall Despite Record Metal Trading Performance  The Wall Street Journal

Some product managers at Meta have begun referring to themselves as 'AI Builders,' reflecting the company's strong emphasis on artificial intelligence.

Glencore Earnings Fall Despite Record Metal Trading Performance  The Wall Street Journal

Glencore reported a decline in earnings despite achieving a record performance in metal trading.

Glencore has reported a decline in earnings, even as its metal trading division achieved a record performance.

A fire at the Sij Metal Ravne forge has been extinguished, resulting in material damage but no injuries.

Meta Rakes It In, Yet Still Borrows Billions for AI  The Wall Street Journal

A goalkeeper in Australia scored a bizarre own goal with a header from 20 meters.

Reports indicate that online pharmacies and webshops are allegedly sharing sensitive consumer health data with major advertising platforms like Google, Meta, and TikTok.

Ukrajina je ponovo uspostavila kontrolu nad oko 400 kvadratnih kilometara teritorije, uključujući osam naselja duž dijela južne linije fronta, izjavio

Meta Rakes It In, Yet Still Borrows Billions for AI  The Wall Street Journal

Zagreb Mayor Tomislav Tomašević is considering suing the Croatian government over the organization of the handball team's welcome, a move opposed by 'Liberals' who prioritize other city issues.

Proteklog vikenda igrano je 2. kolo Paket 24 Premijer lige za prvaka i za ostanak te 16. kolo Prve lige rukometašica. U Ligi za prvaka kolo je u kojem su favoriti potvrdili dominaciju. Paket 24 Premij

The Canadian metal band will be joined by Jinjer and Dying Wish on the trek The post Spiritbox announce 2026 ‘Tsunami Sea’ UK arena tour appeared first on NME.

Gold and silver prices saw an increase in Dubai, with 24K gold jumping over Dh6 in early trade, reflecting market movements for precious metals.

An investigation has been launched into the death of Fetahović on Hajla mountain, with an autopsy ordered to determine the cause and time of death.

Alyssa Powell/BI Meet the up-and-coming marketing power players of 2026. These rising leaders are driving growth for brands like Meta and Coca-Cola. They're mastering tech like generative AI and creating inspiring work to reach new audiences. The next generation of marketing leaders is helping brands navigate an industry being rocked by new tech and a changing competitive landscape. Business Insider is highlighting 16 rising stars who are looking to take the industry to new heights. They're...

Nogometaši Parme iznenadili su Milan slavivši s 1:0 na San Siru u susretu 26. kola talijanskog prvenstva.

An article reports on an upcoming 'golden week' where a well-known precious metal is attracting investors, suggesting a period of increased interest in metal investments.

The sibling duo Nataša and Nemanja Erić, performing as Gemmini, will present their song “Metar sreće” in the Serbian selection for the Eurovision Song Contest.

Swiss firms like Glencore, Mercuria, and Vitol, based in Geneva and Zug, dominate the global trade of oil, metals, and grain. A commentary argues that their significant influence exposes Switzerland and makes it vulnerable, calling for greater transparency.

Kaldināt olimpisko zeltu ar Latvijas uzņēmuma palīdzību. Tieši tā noticis nule kā zelta medaļu ieguvušajam britu skeletonistam Metam Vestonam, kuru trenē Latvijas skeletona leģenda Martins Dukurs. Sli

Baigiasi 1460-oji Rusijos didžiojo karo prieš Ukrainą diena. Maždaug po 33 val. sukaks ketveri metai, kai Rusija bando sunaikinti Ukrainos valstybę ir ukrainiečių tautą. Ketveri metai, kai Rusijos rei

Meta is changing its metaverse strategy by moving its Horizon Worlds app from virtual reality to mobile platforms, aiming to compete with popular games like Roblox and Fortnite.

A personal account of growing up during the rise of heavy metal, listening to bands like Iron Maiden and Metallica, but ultimately not becoming a metalhead.

Najveći dragulj bosanskohercegovačkog nogometa Kerim Alajbegović nastavio je sa sezonom iz snova čim je počeo igrati seniorski nogomet, a danas je postigao novi gol i asistirao za Red Bull Salzburg.

While traditional stocks and precious metals rise, the cryptocurrency market is experiencing a crash. The Switzerland CEO of the trading platform Bitpanda states that price targets are not a concern, focusing instead on technological opportunities and addressing 'black sheep' in the industry.

Meta Platforms has released news that is seen as highly beneficial for investors in Nvidia, indicating a positive market reaction to Meta's developments.

The 'golden generation' of Koper footballers celebrated the 40th anniversary of their first Slovenian championship title and their participation in the 2nd Yugoslav league.

Nogometaši Osasune so z golom Raula Garcie v sodniškem dodatku prišlo do zmage nad Realom, ki je razveselila Barcelono. Zanesljiva zmaga Atletica.

The recent surge in silver prices is attributed to a shift towards TOPCon, a new solar technology that requires increased amounts of the precious metal, signaling a brighter future for solar energy.

Šveđanka Ebba Andersson pobijedila je u nedjelju u utrci skijaškog trčanja na 50 kilometara klasičnom tehnikom na Zimskim olimpijskim igrama u Milanu i Cortini d‘Ampezzo. Andersson je kroz cilj prošla

An article highlights the crucial role of Cyprus's secondary metals industry, or 'scrap' sector, for both the national economy and Europe's climate transition goals, arguing the country cannot afford to lose it.

Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob announced that his party experienced a cyberattack originating from abroad but with a Slovenian client, and has reported the incident to cybersecurity authorities, police, and Meta.

Former stockbroker Shane Ross metaphorically questions the wisdom of 'investing' in Simon Harris, drawing parallels to his early career task of making people miserable with financial advice.

Mnogi ljudi zanemaruju čišćenje predmeta u kući koji se svakodnevno koriste, a koji mogu postati leglo bakterija i gljivica ako se ne održavaju pravilno. Među njima su spužve za pranje suđa, četke za

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — A 75-year-old fisherman has been remanded for three days after allegedly attacking a restau...

Global Markets No More: Trade Barriers Mess With Commodities From Metals to Oil  The Wall Street Journal

The surge in gold prices has brought a wave of new investment-focused bullion retailers to Hong Kong’s prime shopping areas, adding a distinct segment alongside traditional jewellery merchants. These

GLENDALE – During his introductory press conference, Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur didn’t get a timetable for when his staff for the 2026 season would be fulfilled. Reports of different hires from day one after LaFleur’s hiring to just this past Friday three weeks afterwards.

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has reportedly purchased only one new stock, Meta, and an article explains his bullish outlook on the company.

Stocks End the Week Higher After Supreme Court Tosses Trump’s Tariffs  The Wall Street Journal

A potential silver supply crisis is anticipated, coinciding with Binance's significant trading volume in precious metals like gold, reaching $70 billion.

The CEO of Metaplanet is defending the company's strategy against critics as the firm faces $1.2 billion in paper losses from its Bitcoin holdings.

Metamora, Pontiac, and Illini Bluffs secured regional championships on Friday, advancing to the girls basketball sectional round.

BHP and Wheaton have finalized a record-breaking $4.3 billion silver streamline deal, marking a significant transaction in the metals and mining sector.

Shareholders of Infinico Metals have approved a 15-for-1 share consolidation.

Quantum Battery Metals has announced an amendment to its financing plans, shifting to a non-brokered private placement.

A summary of Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp.'s Q4 2025 earnings call provides key financial highlights and management commentary from the period.

Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller has reportedly sold his Meta Platforms stock and invested in an AI company that has seen a 210,000% increase since its IPO.

Meta's AI Would Like To Keep You Posting After You're Dead Ever since social media became a fixture of daily life, an uncomfortable question has lingered: what should happen to someone’s account after they die? Leave it frozen in time? Hand it to family members as a memorial? Or quietly let it fade into the algorithm? A few years ago, Meta Platforms explored a far more ambitious possibility, according to Futurism. In 2023, the company received a patent describing how a large language model could be trained on a user’s past posts to simulate their voice and behavior — keeping an account active if the person were “absent,” including in the event of death. The filing, led by CTO Andrew Bosworth, outlined how such a system could generate posts, comments, likes, and even private messages in the user’s style. The idea was striking, and for many, unsettling. Meta has since said it has no plans to move forward with that example. But the patent offers a snapshot of a moment when tech companies were aggressively testing the limits of what generative AI might do — including extending a person’s digital presence beyond their lifetime. The Futurism piece says that the concept isn’t entirely theoretical. A small but growing “grief tech” sector has promoted AI tools that recreate voices or personalities of the deceased using photos, recordings, and written messages. Proponents argue that such tools could offer comfort. Critics worry they could complicate the grieving process. Even within Meta’s own public comments, there has been ambivalence. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has spoken about AI companions as a way to address loneliness and, in a 2023 interview with podcaster Lex Fridman, suggested that interacting with digital representations of loved ones might help some people cope with loss. He also acknowledged the psychological risks and the need for deeper study. The business logic behind such experiments is difficult to ignore. Platforms like Facebook are filled with dormant accounts — profiles that remain but are rarely updated. More AI-generated activity could mean more engagement and more data. As University of Birmingham law professor Edina Harbinja observed, the commercial incentive is clear, even if the ethical path forward is not. Others urge caution. University of Virginia sociologist Joseph Davis has argued that part of grieving involves confronting the reality of loss, not blurring it with simulations. Meta has distanced itself from the patent’s more provocative scenario. Still, its existence underscores how far companies have been willing to push generative AI — and how complex the questions become when technology intersects with death, memory, and identity. Tyler Durden Fri, 02/20/2026 - 12:00

A comparison evaluates whether Meta Platforms or Netflix is the better growth stock to buy.

Metallus (MTUS) has released its Q4 2025 earnings call transcript.

Core Critical Metals has announced the acquisition of an 80% stake in the Lucky Mike property.

A review praises 'The Ballad of Judas Priest,' a metal documentary directed by Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello, as a delightful and rock-solid directorial debut.

Bloomberg/Getty Images Blue Owl Capital failed to secure financing for a $4 billion data center project in Pennsylvania. One lender said the lack of interest was due to CoreWeave's creditworthiness. AI data center investments face financing challenges due to concerns about credit risk. Blue Owl Capital, a leading investor in the data center boom, was unable to arrange financing for a $4 billion data center it is co-developing in Pennsylvania after pitching lenders to help bankroll the project in recent months. The facility, 80 miles west of Philadelphia in the city of Lancaster, will be occupied by CoreWeave, a provider of artificial intelligence cloud computing services that has become a closely watched name in the AI race for its rapid expansion — and the billions of dollars of high-interest-rate debt it has taken on to fuel that growth. An executive who arranges debt for major data center deals told Business Insider that the lack of interest in the Lancaster project was due to growing caution among lenders and investors about taking on sizable exposures to AI players with less-than-sterling credit. CoreWeave has a below-investment-grade rating of B+, according to S&P Global Ratings. "We saw it. We passed," a senior executive at a large specialty lender told Business Insider. The financing executive and the lender did not want to be identified because they were speaking about an industry name they may seek to do business with. A spokesman for Blue Owl said that the company had "considered" third-party financing for the Lancaster project "as we would with any transaction as we explore alternatives before choosing the most attractive path forward." The spokesman added that the project, which he said is already under construction, "is fully funded, on time, and on budget." It is unclear whether Blue Owl has been funding construction entirely from its own capital. If Blue Owl is unable to raise debt for the Lancaster development, it could be on the hook for a potentially huge outlay of cash to pay for the data center's construction. The situation shows the complications and risks involved in financing the massive buildout of infrastructure for AI computing. Brennan Hawken, an equity analyst at BMO Capital Markets who covers Blue Owl, said that difficulties to raise debt for the Lancaster project would raise concern. "I'm not familiar with this deal, but if there is a struggle to find the debt financing, that's a bit of a red flag that I would want to drill into," Hawken said. Business Insider previously reported that major banks had recent difficulty selling off pieces of $38 billion of debt to finance the construction of two data center campuses that will be anchored by Oracle. Banks often sell pieces of such large commitments to other lenders to spread risk and also reap a quick profit. The slowdown in interest in participating in that financing was due to worries about Oracle's enormous AI spending and whether the tech company's credit rating could be impacted by those outlays. Oracle has since sought to calm the lending market, announcing that it would raise up to $50 billion of cash from stock and bond offerings in order to "maintain a solid investment-grade balance sheet." One of the boom's most creative financiers Last summer, CoreWeave announced it would lease 100 megawatts of initial capacity at the Lancaster data center and potentially expand its commitment to 300 megawatts. The company said it would pour up to $6 billion into the project to equip it with chips and other cloud infrastructure. A month later, in August, Chirisa Technology Parks announced it would partner with Blue Owl and Machine Investment Group to develop the project. The partnership said it would provide $4 billion of funding, an amount separate from CoreWeave's investment, to support the construction of the project's data center facilities. In the fall, Blue Owl began shopping the development to potential lenders, a person familiar with that effort said. Blue Owl has been one of the most creative financial architects of the data center building boom. Last year, it structured a deal to partner with Meta in the ownership of a large data center campus that Meta will build and operate in Louisiana. Blue Owl utilized Meta's strong credit to raise $27.3 billion of investment-grade corporate bonds against its share of the project's equity, proceeds that will be used to help pay for construction, according to S&P. Blue Owl could arrange a similar type of vehicle that could attempt to tap the credit of an investment-grade customer of CoreWeave's who might use the Lancaster facility or Nvidia, the chipmaker that has purchased large stakes in CoreWeave. It could also potentially raise cash for construction debt by tapping large institutional investor clients to pool together a loan, Hawken said. Much of the development of hyperscale data center campuses has sought to utilize the strong credit ratings and deep pockets of big-tech partners. Fluidstack, a peer of CoreWeave's, announced a deal last year to lease a 168-megawatt data center in Colorado City, Texas, which will be built by the crypto mining firm Cipher. Google, Fluidstack's tenant for the project, said it would guarantee about half of the $3 billion due under the 10-year lease. Fluidstack signed another similar-sized lease in December with the data center builder TeraWulf that will also provide "investment-grade credit support." Read the original article on Business Insider

Nvidia's stock rallied on February 18, driven by increased confidence in AI following a deal with Meta, while Kenvue also saw gains after exceeding earnings expectations.

Concerts by Iron Maiden and Metallica in May have significantly boosted Airbnb bookings in Athens, with demand increasing by up to 94%.

Meta has reportedly cut stock awards for the majority of its employees by 5%, according to the Financial Times.

Olympio Metals Seeks Trading Halt  TradingView

Rapper A$AP Rocky has partnered with Ray-Ban to design a new collection of all-metal eyewear, drawing inspiration from classic silhouettes.

Up to three times national average of metabolite produced by human use of drug was found in town’s wastewater Tests on wastewater in an upscale Massachusetts ocean resort town have revealed unexpectedly high levels of cocaine – up to three times the national average. Officials in the town of Nantucket on the eponymous island off Cape Cod began testing its wastewater last summer “to monitor high-risk substances and opioids in the community”. Continue reading...

Meta is reportedly planning its largest election spending, aiming for $65 million to back state-level candidates supporting the AI industry. The social media giant is establishing new political groups to influence emerging AI regulations, with initial efforts focused on Texas and Illinois. This move signals a significant shift in Meta's political engagement strategy.

A public company is set to make history by offering dividends in gold, specifically using Tether's tokenized gold.

Charles Porch (with red flower), formerly of Meta and now OpenAI, at the Met Gala. Theo Wargo/FilmMagic OpenAI just hired Charles Porch, Instagram's head of partnerships. Porch has deep connections to celebrities and Hollywood, and plans to talk to them about their "fears" of AI. Maybe OpenAI is realizing they need celebrities to stop publicly hating AI so much. A "detriment" to human creativity, said Vince Gilligan, creator of "Breaking Bad" and "Pluribus" about AI. "Horrifying," said James Cameron about the possibility of AI actors. "I'd rather die," said Guillermo del Toro. "Incredibly destructive," said Cate Blanchett. It's not hard to see why OpenAI recognizes it has a bit of an image problem among some people in Hollywood. It appears that the company is now trying to change that. OpenAI just poached Charles Porch from Meta, where he oversaw celebrity partnerships for over a decade, as Vanity Fair reported earlier. Porch is generally recognized for helping make Instagram the cultural juggernaut it is today by helping celebrities who might have been confused by or disinterested in newfangled social media join and use the platform. Porch has deep connections in the entertainment industry — celebrities like Harry Styles attended his lavish wedding this summer in France. Porch wrote on his personal Instagram about his job change: "From helping Beyoncé figure out how to launch an album exclusively on social media to onboarding Pope Francis to Instagram (he held my hands and asked me to pray for him) to watching creators become the next generation of entrepreneurs, the impact on culture that me and the team have been able to have is something that I take great pride in." It's not clear exactly what Porch's new gig will entail. He told Vanity Fair that his first step will be to go on a "listening tour" to hear the hopes and fears about AI from creatives and celebrities. I've asked OpenAI for comment. For Hollywood actors, filmmakers, and studio executives, those fears are pretty big. Why wouldn't Brad Pitt be alarmed to see a passably real AI-generated version of himself in a fist-fight against Tom Cruise? The idea that AI could replace actors, screenwriters, and other creatives is alarming, especially as Hollywood as an industry is hurting. Box office sales haven't bounced back from the pandemic, streaming is complicated, fewer and fewer projects are being made, and efforts to cut costs by filming overseas have devastated Los Angeles' middle-class of film industry workers. On top of that, AI is, as far as I can tell, widely considered a theft machine that gobbled up tons of images and videos from movies and TV for training data, largely without permission or compensation. You can see a filmmaker or actor's point of view here: They stole my face and my work to build this tool, and now they want to use it to make soulless slop that will undercut the value of my work? Why OpenAI's hire has a tough road ahead Not great! I imagine Porch has his work cut out for him. OpenAI and other AI companies have started making deals with Hollywood. Disney made a $1 billion deal with OpenAI around the time Sora 2 launched, licensing Disney characters like Mickey Mouse and Darth Vader, and also becoming a customer and investor in OpenAI. Lionsgate and AMC made deals allowing their catalogs to be used for training Runway. (Business Insider, through our parent company, has a somewhat similar deal with OpenAI.) But those deals with studios, while they might stave off copyright lawsuits and create some cash flow, aren't winning over the hearts and minds of the celebrities and creatives — the kinds of people who make headlines when they call AI "horrifying." Perhaps OpenAI is realizing that celebrities still hold the kind of cultural capital that can't be built in the Bay Area. And while OpenAI has been pretty successful in pushing its agenda in Washington, thanks to an AI-friendly administration, it still has an uphill battle to win over the general public, which remains fairly skeptical of AI. And for that, you need to get the celebs on board. There's a beautiful irony now that these big AI companies are paying big bucks to hire human writers, and VCs are now obsessed with the concept of "taste." It turns out that kinds of "soft skills" that had long been undervalued in Silicon Valley are more relevant than ever now that AI can do a lot of the technical work. And someone like Charles Porch, who has the connections and ability to charm a roomful of Hollywood types and other cultural elites, is more valuable than ever. That's the kind of job AI can't take. Read the original article on Business Insider

Glencore Earnings Fall Despite Record Metal Trading Performance  The Wall Street Journal

Glencore Earnings Fall Despite Record Metal Trading Performance  The Wall Street Journal

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Global Markets No More: Trade Barriers Mess With Commodities From Metals to Oil  The Wall Street Journal

Global Markets No More: Trade Barriers Mess With Commodities From Metals to Oil  The Wall Street Journal

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Precious Metals Settle Higher After Tariff Ruling  The Wall Street Journal

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Over the years, I've seen passengers making some basic mistakes and social faux pas on train rides. sculpies/Getty Images I've been riding trains across the US for over 26 years, and it's one of my favorite ways to travel. After hundreds of trips, I have a running list of some of the worst things passengers do on board. Avoid bringing too much luggage and taking up more than your fair share of space on board. Train travel can be an adventure. Whizzing by different terrain and meeting new people are all part of the trip. However, a ride can also be frustrating or a bit chaotic, especially if other passengers are doing things that irritate you. After more than 26 years of riding trains up and down both US coasts and across the Midwest, here are seven things I wish passengers would stop doing. Talking your seat partner's ear off As is the case on most public transportation, you risk encountering talkative seatmates on trains. Being stuck in a conversation for a multihour train ride can be exhausting, especially since many people choose this form of transit because it's considered a leisurely and relaxing travel option. I don't usually mind having brief conversations with people near me — it's a shared experience after all — but not everyone wants to be social. When it comes to chatting on board, consent from both parties is key. Bringing too much luggage There probably won't be tons of storage space on the train. Daniel J. Macy/Shutterstock Similar to air travel, trains have limited space in front of the seats and in the overhead bins. Try to stick to your fair share of luggage, or plan in advance to check it when you board. On Amtrak, most reservations allow you to bring one bag and two carry-on items. You may be able to bring more if you book a private car or upgrade your ticket. People are getting on and off at every stop, so even if your train car looks empty when you board, you should still be mindful of how much space you're taking up. Spreading your belongings (or body) out across a row of seats Speaking of taking up too much space: Spreading all your things across a row or more of seats is annoying for fellow passengers. Since there isn't much extra space on trains, I wish people were more mindful about taking too many seats, blocking the middle aisle, and knocking into the people around them when they need to unpack something or resituate their luggage. This also goes for lying down across multiple seats. If you need to stretch out, go to the café car or observation space, where there's usually a little more room to move around. Leaving trash and spills for others to clean A lot of people think they don't have to clean up after themselves on trains and planes. It's especially annoying because there are trash receptacles throughout the train, making it easy to organize your space as you go. I usually find them near stairwells, in restrooms, in the dining car, or at the end of the passenger cars. Your trash is your responsibility — the same goes for anything you spill during the trip. Trapping people on the stairs or between cars Try not to stand in front of doors for too long. Dogora Sun/Shutterstock Don't stand in the way of people in the space between cars or on the narrow, sometimes winding, stairwells. Space is limited, and if you trap someone for too long, they may start to feel unsafe or uncomfortable. It's sometimes unavoidable to momentarily block people as they get on and off the train, but otherwise, be mindful and stay aware of your surroundings. Taking your shoes off When you're in a public place that's not a pool or spa, taking your shoes off probably won't elicit a pleasant reaction. This is especially true when you're trapped in what's essentially a metal tube for hours. Keep your shoes on to avoid bothering your fellow train riders. I personally wouldn't want my feet touching the floor of a train anyway. Watching videos or listening to music without using headphones If you want to avoid irritating everyone around you, reduce your noise pollution. You might be fascinated by the cooking video you found on YouTube, but the rest of the passengers probably aren't. And no matter how amazing your taste in music is, use headphones while on the train. This also applies to phone calls — no one wants to hear your whole conversation on speakerphone. This story was originally published on November 10, 2024, and most recently updated on February 20, 2025. Read the original article on Business Insider

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Machina Labs This post originally appeared in the Business Insider Today newsletter. You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here. The US manufacturing industry is at a crossroads: try catching the leaders where they are or beat them to where the industry is headed. Edward Mehr sits firmly in the second camp. The thesis of his robotics-enabled manufacturing startup, Machina Labs, is that America's reindustrialization needs to be distributed and flexible. Trying to build the centralized, traditional factories China has perfected is a lost cause. "It's going to be a miracle to catch up if you want to replicate what they have," Mehr told me. "It's just not the right chess move. We need to try to see if we can leapfrog and then do the next generation." We're still in the early stages of robotics in factories. Mehr said the industry is still five years away from a major, ChatGPT-like breakthrough. But there's no shortage of companies giving it a go, including giants such as Tesla and Amazon. The opportunity is huge, with the manufacturing industry accounting for trillions of dollars. It's also a brutal business to break into. If a robot doesn't immediately help you cut costs or improve efficiencies, there's not much point pursuing it any further. (Example: Amazon's recent "Blue Jay" warehouse robot.) Machina Labs, which specializes in producing complex metal structures for the defense, aerospace, and automotive industries, sees its value-add on two fronts. Its robots can switch between different manufacturing operations, saving the time it would take to retool a factory to produce a new product. It's also portable, meaning there's no need to custom-design factories for specific productions. The space is crowded, and Mehr acknowledged that competitors are also pursuing portability or flexibility, but typically not both. "We're almost rethinking a lot of the manufacturing processes from scratch," he said. "If you go to our factory, things are being built in a way that you cannot see in any other place." Like many robotics players, Machina Labs now needs to prove its thesis at scale. The company raised a $124 million Series C round earlier this month from investors including Lockheed Martin Ventures and Toyota's venture arm. It'll use that cash to build a new 200,000-square-foot factory. The factory will feature 50 robots and initially serve Lockheed Martin. The goal is to produce a few thousand structures every year. That's a significant step up from its current factory, which runs 10 robots and has an annual production of a few hundred. But what about the humans? Tensions are already high around AI's impact on white-collar jobs. Are blue-collar workers headed to a similar fate? Machina Labs' new factory will include about 150 human workers, which Mehr said is roughly equivalent to the number of humans who'd work at a robot-free factory. The work is different, but no one seems to be complaining. Mehr said a recent internal survey found that employees' interest level in the job was exceptionally high. (So much for AI fatigue!) "You're working with robots. You're working with software. Compared to previously, you had these instructions. You'd follow it daily, over and over again," he said. "Now, you almost feel like you're playing a game." Read the original article on Business Insider

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Glencore Earnings Fall Despite Record Metal Trading Performance  The Wall Street Journal

Google executives meet with officials at a Google data center in Midlothian, Texas. Fortune via Reuters Connect Northern Virginia is home to the world's largest data center market. That could soon change, as Big Tech ramps up data center construction across the US. West Texas, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and Ohio are emerging as key markets. The old saying "Everything is bigger in Texas" now applies to data centers. The Lone Star State is on track to unseat Virginia as the world's largest data center market by 2030, new research from Jones Lang LaSalle shows. The shift indicates how drastically the data center development boom has reshaped the US's digital infrastructure map and the landscape as a whole. Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Meta plan to spend more than $600 billion on AI infrastructure expansion in 2026 — a number so dizzyingly high that Wall Street is on high alert for signs of an AI bubble. More than half of all data center construction in the US now happens outside the industry's traditional hubs, according to JLL's North America Data Center Report — Year-End 2025. Tennessee, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Texas are now considered the top emerging markets for data centers. Texas alone has 6.5 gigawatts of data center capacity under construction. That amount of power is roughly equivalent to more than three Hoover Dams or over 17,000 Tesla Model 3s when using the US Department of Energy's standard, and it accounts for about one-fifth of the 35 gigawatts of data center capacity the US added to its pipeline. That 35 gigawatts is roughly equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of the UK or Italy, and adding it would nearly double the existing data center capacity in the US, according to JLL. Part of Texas's appeal is its sprawl. The state houses some of the most ambitious data center projects in the country. Oracle and OpenAI's flagship Stargate data center is in Abilene, Google is planning a $40 billion expansion in West Texas, and Meta is building a massive new site in El Paso, just to name a few. Texas also has abundant energy resources, which is good news for data center developers. The AI boom has driven electricity demand to new heights and strained the nation's power grid. In Texas, several data centers — including Stargate — are being built alongside on-site power plants. Northern Virginia has been the data center industry's central hub for more than 15 years, going back to the early days of cloud computing. That has changed rapidly as Big Tech spreads out across the country in search of available power, cheap land, and the best tax incentive packages for the coming wave of AI data centers. Have a tip? Contact this reporter via email at ethomas@businessinsider.com or on Signal at 929-524-6964. Read the original article on Business Insider

Glencore Earnings Fall Despite Record Metal Trading Performance  The Wall Street Journal

Glencore reported a decrease in overall earnings, even as its metal trading division achieved a record performance.

Glencore reported a decrease in earnings even as its metal trading performance reached a record high.