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Crypto & Markets
UK economy grew faster than expected in February ahead of Iran warSummary: The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran. Background Context Investors and operators alike monitor macro conditions, interest-rate expectations, and regional demand when setting budgets.
James Okonkwo · 4/17/2026
Crypto & Markets
2 expensive mistakes most retirees make — and how to avoid themSummary: “We call them ‘King Tut’ subjects — they’re buried with their gold.” Background Context From a policy standpoint, jurisdictions differ on disclosure expectations, safety reviews, and cross-border data flows. Teams that document decisions and maintain audit trails tend to adapt more smoothly as rules evolve.
James Okonkwo · 4/17/2026
Technology
OpenAI takes aim at Anthropic with beefed-up Codex that gives it more power over your desktopSummary: OpenAI's agentic coding tool has gotten a major makeover, with a variety of new powers and abilities. Background Context Investors and operators alike monitor macro conditions, interest-rate expectations, and regional demand when setting budgets.
Daniel Reyes · 4/17/2026
Crypto & Markets
Your AI Chats Can Be Used Against You in Court—Law Firms Are ScramblingSummary: Two months after a New York federal judge ruled artificial intelligence conversations can be seized by prosecutors, more than a dozen major law firms have issued warnings to clients. Background Context From a policy standpoint, jurisdictions differ on disclosure expectations, safety reviews, and cross-border data flows.
Thomas Lindberg · 4/16/2026
Crypto & Markets
Next chief Simon Wolfson paid record £7.4m – and could get far more this yearSummary: ‘Sustained outperformance’ merits pay rise, says firm after it ups profit guidance to £1.2bn for year to January 2027 Business live – latest updates The Next chief executive, Simon Wolfson, took home more than £7m last year, his highest ever pay package, and could be handed up to £9.27m this year after the retailer outlined plans to rise his basic salary and bonuses. Background The listed firm noted it was increasing its pay deal for the long-term leader of the fashion and homewares ret
Thomas Lindberg · 4/16/2026
Crypto & Markets
Metro Bank boss handed record £2.6m a year after slashing 1,000 jobsSummary: Dan Frumkin’s pay package comes after bank’s near collapse and rescue by Colombian billionaire Business live – latest updates Metro Bank’s chief executive has been handed a £2.6m pay packet – the largest in its history – a year after slashing 1,000 jobs in response to the lender’s near collapse. Background The figure is more than double the £1.2m Dan Frumkin was paid in 2024.
Elena Vasquez · 4/16/2026
Artificial Intelligence
The Download: NASA’s nuclear spacecraft and unveiling our AI 10Summary: This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Background NASA is building the first nuclear reactor-powered interplanetary spacecraft.
Olivia Grant · 4/16/2026
Artificial Intelligence
Is carbon removal in trouble?Summary: Last week, news outlets described that Microsoft was pausing carbon removal purchases. Background It was something of a bombshell.
Daniel Reyes · 4/16/2026
Artificial Intelligence
Why having “humans in the loop” in an AI war is an illusionSummary: The availability of artificial intelligence for use in warfare is at the center of a legal battle between Anthropic and the Pentagon. Background This debate has become urgent, with artificial intelligence playing a bigger role than ever before in the current conflict with Iran.
Viktor Petrov · 4/16/2026
Artificial Intelligence
Railway secures $100 million to challenge AWS with AI-native cloud infrastructureSummary: Railway, a San Francisco-based cloud platform that has quietly amassed two million developers without spending a dollar on marketing, outlined Thursday that it raised $100 million in a Series B funding round, as surging demand for artificial intelligence applications exposes the limitations of legacy cloud infrastructure. Background TQ Ventures led the round, with participation from FPV Ventures, Redpoint, and Unusual Ventures.
Ryan Mitchell · 4/16/2026
Mobile
The first real trailer for the Street Fighter movie is filled with crowd-pleasing momentsSummary: We finally have a real-deal trailer for the upcoming Street Fighter movie, after a short teaser dropped at The Game Awards last year. Background This is nearly three minutes of fighting, silly dialogue and, of course, Easter eggs from the games.
Yuki Tanaka · 4/16/2026
Mobile
Intel launches new Core Series 3 chips for mainstream laptopsSummary: Intel has unveiled its new Core Series 3 chips, the official title for its Wildcat Lake-codenamed series intended for mainstream and value-oriented laptops. Background Built using the same Intel 18A process as its Core Ultra Series 3 chips, they’re significantly more powerful than the previous generation and promise "exceptional battery life" and "boosted artificial intelligence-ready performance." Intel says the Core Series 3 offers up to 47 percent better single-thread performance and
Zoe Mitchell · 4/16/2026