Amazon Reports 88% Rise in Profits but Says Growth Could Slow
The company’s cloud computing business showed strong growth, while a forecast for the current quarter disappointed investors.
Read more at The New York Times
-
British oil major BP reports sharp drop in fourth-quarter profit, vows strategy reset
British oil major BP on Tuesday posted a sharp drop in fourth-quarter profit, pledging to "fundamentally" reset the embattled energy company's strategy.CNBC - 1h -
Sam Altman says Musk aims to 'slow down a competitor' with his $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI
Elon Musk is leading a group of investors in offering to buy control of OpenAI for $97.4 billion. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said Musk is aiming to "slow down a competitor."CNBC - 1h -
Man says he was drugged, robbed and left for dead by woman accused in reporter’s death in New Orleans
More than three years before a Louisiana woman was arrested last week in the death of a TV reporter in New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl, a man visiting the city from out of state accused the ...NBC News - 2h -
Trump says he could withhold aid from Jordan and Egypt if they reject his Gaza plan
It comes as Jordan's King Abdullah is set to visit the White House Tuesday.ABC News - 3h -
NIH cuts could stall medical progress for lifesaving treatments, experts say
Doctors and researchers across academic institutions fear that the National Institutes of Health’s decision to cut indirect research funding could stall medical progress and negatively affect ...NBC News - 14h -
GTA 6 Launch Could Help Improve Console Sales Significantly, Take-Two Boss Says
Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI is the biggest game coming out this year. It's expected to drive more than $1 billion in preorder revenue alone and sell 40 million copies in its first year . ...GameSpot - 16h -
Amazon Faces Union Vote at North Carolina Warehouse
The organizing effort at a suburban Raleigh site seeks better pay, long breaks and more flexible scheduling.Inc. - 17h -
The Rise of the Drone Boats
Swarms of weaponized unmanned surface vessels have proven formidable weapons in the Black and Red Seas. Can the US military learn the right lessons from it?Wired - 1d -
As Trump steamrolls Washington, courts flex their power to slow him down
Numerous federal district judges around the country have blocked major portions of Trump's early agenda — but Supreme Court showdowns loom.Politico - 2d -
Gold could hit $3,000 soon and $4,000 in 2026, this market pro says. Here’s why.
Yardeni: Inflation, tariffs, plus countries accumulating gold as a haven from U.S. sanctions.MarketWatch - 16h -
McDonald’s reports sales growth in fourth quarter as Gaza boycott eases
US fast-food chain records like-for-like improvement in revenue, with business improving in Middle EastFinancial Times - 16h -
Deebo Samuel trade rumors: 49ers WR says Broncos could be special in 2025, just 'couple more pieces' away
Could Denver pursue Samuel?CBS Sports - 17h -
Rockwell Automation crushes profit estimates but says customers are still cautious
Rockwell’s numbers eased investor concerns after the company missed sales estimates in three of the last six quarters.MarketWatch - 22h -
HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support is dropped, UNAIDS chief says
The head of the U.N. AIDS agency says the number of new HIV infections could jump more than six times by 2029 if American support of the biggest AIDS program is droppedABC News - 1d -
Trump’s proposed ‘land grabs’ mean US now seen as a risk, says Munich security report
Report published before international summit suggests US is moving away from a global leadership role. Donald Trump’s proposed “land grabs” mean the US is no longer perceived as “an anchor of ...The Guardian - 1d -
Reform Isas to boost UK economic growth
It is high time the tax system encouraged more economically productive behaviour than parking funds in a cash accountFinancial Times - 1d -
Is innovation slowing down? With Matt Clancy
Can science keep delivering breakthrough discoveries and economic growth?Financial Times - 1d -
Trump says he has directed U.S. Treasury to stop minting new pennies, citing rising cost
President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin.NBC News - 1d -
Singapore’s DBS reports record profits as long-serving chief bows out
City-state’s biggest lender buoyed by strong commercial and wealth management performancesFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump says Canada joining US 'would be greatest thing they could ever do'
President Trump on Sunday argued that if Canada were to join the United States, it would be the greatest thing the neighbors to the north could do. “I love the people of Canada. We have a great ...The Hill - 1d -
Jets tell Aaron Rodgers they're 'moving on' from the QB for next season, report says
Aaron Rodgers is still contemplating whether to continue his playing careerABC News - 1d -
2025 could be a renter’s market — but it won’t last, economists say. Here's how to take advantage
The affordable conditions in the rental market in the U.S. might be short-lived. Here’s why, according to economists.CNBC - 1d -
India needs an ambitious agenda for higher growth
Economic liberalisation will help unlock the country’s vast potentialFinancial Times - 2d -
Will Travis Kelce retire after Super Bowl 2025? Chiefs star's decision could hinge on game result, per report
Kelce is reportedly not a complete lock to suit up again for Kansas City in 2025CBS Sports - 2d -
Brzovic, Boyd lead Charleston to 88-83 OT win over Elon
Ante Brzovic scored 27 points and Derrin Boyd added six of his 24 points in the overtime as Charleston defeated Elon 88-83ABC News - 2d -
Edwards' double-double sends Louisville to 88-78 win over Miami
Terrence Edwards Jr. scored 27 points while distributing 10 assists and committing just two turnovers and Louisville controlled the majority of the way beating struggling Miami 88-78ABC News - 2d -
Could an Eagles Super Bowl victory tank the stock market? History says yes, but logic says no
Philadelphia Super Bowl and World Series wins have historically coincided with stock market calamity. But these types of "fun" indicators aren't reliable.CNBC - 2d -
U.S. hiring slowed in January, what this means for the economy
U.S. job growth in January was weaker than expected according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what this means.CBS News - 3d -
U.S. Hiring Slowed to 143,000 Jobs in January
U.S. employers added 143,000 jobs last month, somewhat fewer than forecast, while unemployment fell to 4 percent and hourly earnings rose.The New York Times - 3d -
Call Of Duty Players Could Make “Great” Drone Pilots, Ukrainian Military Says
A member of the Ukrainian Special Forces UAV (uncrewed aerial vehicles) unit, Typhoon, says that gamers might be better-equipped to pilot drones in real-life conflict than you’d first think. The ...GameSpot - 3d -
Starmer tells ministers to push ‘further and faster’ for growth
UK prime minister launches fresh attempt to reboot ailing government at six-hour cabinet meetingFinancial Times - 3d -
Amazon scrubs DEI mention from its annual report
Amazon has removed any references to diversity and inclusion from its most recent annual report.CNBC - 3d -
Amazon reports strong earnings for Q4, but stocks dip due to outlook for the first quarter
Amazon has reported better-than-expected revenue and profits for the holiday shopping periodABC News - 4d -
Amazon Web Services says GameLift can support up to 100M concurrent users per game
Amazon Web Services (AWS) said it has benchmark tested support for up to 100 million concurrent users (CCU) for a single game.VentureBeat - 4d -
More TikTok views than Taylor Swift: Report says women’s sport ecosystem is ‘thriving’
United States rugby union star Ilona Maher generated more TikTok views than Taylor Swift in 2024, while Chelsea Women amassed more views on the social media platform than more than half of the ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Wisconsin couple sues Walgreens and Optum Rx, saying son died after $500 price rise for asthma meds
A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits company alleging their son died because he couldn't afford a sudden $500 jump in the cost of his asthma medicationABC News - 5d
More from The New York Times
-
How Sam Altman Sidestepped Elon Musk to Win Over Donald Trump
After helping President Trump get elected, Elon Musk was poised to dominate the country’s A.I. policies. Then Mr. Altman sneaked into the White House.The New York Times - 2d -
Her Discovery Wasn’t Alien Life, but Science Has Never Been the Same
The internet erupted in controversy over Felisa Wolfe-Simon and colleagues’ claim of a microbe thriving on arsenic. Nearly 15 years later, she’s pursuing new research on the boundaries of life.The New York Times - 6h -
A Professor Put Her Class on TikTok. Thousands Enrolled in a Digital H.B.C.U.
A video welcoming students to Leah Barlow’s African American studies course inspired Hillmantok, a virtual university of free TikTok lectures from Black academics and experts.The New York Times - 4d -
5 Notes from the Big Paris A.I. Summit
At times, Kevin Roose writes, it feels like he is watching policymakers on horseback trying to install seatbelts on a passing Lamborghini.The New York Times - 17h -
A Look at OpenAI’s Operator, a New A.I. Agent
Operator, a new computer-using tool from OpenAI, is brittle and occasionally erratic, but it points to a future of powerful A.I. agents.The New York Times - Feb. 2
More in Tech
-
Power Dressing: Silicon Valley’s Macho Makeover Is a Warning, Not a Trend
A spate of tech-titan glow-ups has won plaudits from fashion pundits and trend-watchers, but everyone missed that they were dressing for the job they really wanted—supervillain.Wired - 25m -
11 Best Android Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find those worth your money.Wired - 53m -
The 5 Best Travel Pillows (2025), Tested and Reviewed
It can be hard to catch a nap while traveling, but these pillows can help.Wired - 1h -
Silence Is Survival In First Look At Deadly Quiet
When you think of Transylvania, the first monster that comes to mind is probably a vampire like Count Dracula. Or perhaps even a werewolf. But in the upcoming co-op asymmetrical horror game Deadly ...GameSpot - 1h -
Ukraine offers rare earth deal to Trump for more US military aid
Ukraine has offered to strike a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump for continued American military aid in exchange for developing Ukraine’s mineral industryABC News - 1h