Feb 09, 2026 • 9 min

Epstein's Silicon Valley connections went beyond Gates and Musk

The new Epstein files released by the DOJ show that the deceased financier was able to build relationships across Silicon Valley, from Bill Gates to Peter Thiel.

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Feb 09, 2026 • 3 min

Japan's Nikkei 225 skyrockets over 5% to hit record highs as Takaichi secures historic mandate

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party captured a two-thirds supermajority in the 465-seat lower house, public broadcaster NHK reported.

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Feb 08, 2026 • 3 min

Federal judge orders Fulton County Georgia election case documents unsealed by Tuesday

The FBI last month raided an election facility central to President Donald Trump's debunked claims of fraud in the 2020 election.

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Feb 08, 2026 • 6 min

Here are the 5 big things we're watching in the stock market this week

The week ahead brings earnings from two more portfolio names — plus, three important economic reports.

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Feb 08, 2026 • 3 min

Epstein files: Republican lawmaker Massie calls for Trump Commerce chief Lutnick to resign

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick previously said on a podcast that he had cut ties with the notorious sex offender since an initial 2005 encounter.

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Feb 08, 2026 • 1 min

Asia’s democratic differences under the spotlight

Japan digests election results, Hong Kong protester Jimmy Lai sentenced and Bangladeshis vote in a pivotal election

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Feb 08, 2026 • 14 min

The winner of Big Tech's earnings Super Bowl wasn't even close

One company was luckier than good. But it needed a superior hardware product to win.

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Feb 08, 2026 • 4 min

I've studied over 200 kids—the happiest ones have parents who do 6 things with them every evening

Getting your child to bed after a long, stressful day can be a real struggle. Child psychologist Reem Raouda, who has studied over 200 kids, shares the evening routines that will keep your child...

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Feb 08, 2026 • 4 min

Trump’s 'big beautiful bill' may spur significant changes to higher education in 2026 and the rise of 'un-college,' experts say

The trend toward a two-year degree or even shorter-term credential — also dubbed "un-college" — will gain steam in 2026, experts say.

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Feb 08, 2026 • 3 min

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi's ruling LDP seen winning outright majority in snap election: NHK

PM Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party is likely to win between 274-328 seats in the Lower House, higher than the 233 seats needed for a majority, NHK says.

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Feb 08, 2026 • 1 min

No easy end to easy money

Kevin Warsh won’t be able to fix the Fed without a responsible Congress and president

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Feb 08, 2026 • 1 min

The downside of staving off recessions

Long periods of expansion create fiscal, financial and productivity risks

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