Priya Patel sparks backlash after calling to eliminate H-1B visas, alleging fraud, housing abuse, and job theft.
Venezuela may remain in Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) thanks to US President Donald Trump
Oil prices dip as Trump signals delay on Iran military action, easing market fears amid ongoing U.S.–Iran tensions.
BlackRock beats Q4 earnings estimates as assets hit $14 trillion, driven by ETFs, bonds inflows, and market rally.
Wikipedia signs AI training deals with Microsoft, Meta, Amazon to fund sustainability amid rising AI scraping costs.
U.S. companies face backlash over hiring Indians as H-1B visa changes fuel hostility and online harassment.
Trump reinstates laid-off NIOSH health and safety officials after backlash, restoring legally mandated worker protection programs.
US and UK reduce military personnel at Qatar’s Al-Udeid air base amid rising Iran tensions and Trump’s pressure strategy.
ASML hits $500B valuation as TSMC raises capital spending, fueling semiconductor equipment growth amid booming AI chip demand.
Meta’s 2026 layoffs hit Reality Labs, closing VR studios and flooding LinkedIn with #OpenToWork posts amid strategic shifts.
Move strengthens Elephas’ scientific and clinical leadership ahead of commercial launch of its live tumor immunology platform
The parent company of luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late Tuesday
The House passed the latest bipartisan funding package Wednesday, moving one step closer to fully funding the government through September
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI said it imposed restrictions on all users of its Grok AI chatbot that limit image editing
Opinion
Venture Capital
BlackRock beats Q4 earnings estimates as assets hit $14 trillion, driven by ETFs, bonds inflows, and market rally.
ASML hits $500B valuation as TSMC raises capital spending, fueling semiconductor equipment growth amid booming AI chip demand.
Predictive cyber threat intelligence firm becomes first Indian-origin cybersecurity company to receive investment from a US state fund
Elon Musk’s xAI plans a $20 billion Mississippi data center amid tax incentives, job promises, and environmental concerns.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Low-cost carrier Allegiant has agreed to acquire Sun Country Airlines in a deal valued at roughly $1.5 billion, including debt, the companies announced on Jan. 11
Spacetech
Hyderabad startup Eon Space Labs launches AI-powered MIRA imaging payload on ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission in 2026.