Utilities Plan 500 New Gas Plants to Power Data Center Boom

Washington, Friday, 6 February 2026.
Utilities plan nearly 500 new gas plants to fuel the AI boom, risking further cost spikes as electricity prices already rise at double the rate of inflation.

Ray Dalio Warns of Imminent Capital War and Identifies Gold as Safest Asset

AI Disruption Fears Trigger $1 Trillion Software Sector Selloff

World Cup Ticket Notifications Begin Amid Record Demand and Soaring Ancillary Costs

Global Electricity Demand Surge Signals Urgent Need for Grid Expansion

Taylor Swift Challenges Ad-Supported Streaming With Exclusive Video Premiere

Los Angeles, Friday, 6 February 2026.
Withholding her star-studded Opalite video from YouTube for 48 hours, Swift leverages her market power to prioritize paid subscriptions, effectively devaluing ad-supported platforms for premium releases.

Govtech Giant Conduent Reveals Data Breach Now Affects Millions More Americans

Jennifer Garner’s Organic Brand Secures $720 Million Valuation in IPO

Axiology Secures €5 Million to Unify European Capital Markets

Coty Pivots to Core Brands and Scraps Financial Outlook Amid Leadership Transition

Senator Gallego Urges National Strike to Counter Potential Election Interference

Washington D.C., Friday, 6 February 2026.
On February 5, 2026, Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego publicly urged Americans to organize a national strike should former President Donald Trump attempt to subvert the upcoming midterm elections. Responding to Trump’s recent calls to “nationalize” voting and rhetoric regarding ICE presence at polling stations, Gallego framed drastic economic non-compliance as the “ultimate response” to protect democratic integrity. This escalation signals a critical shift for the business landscape, where political volatility now threatens tangible labor disruptions. With the Justice Department already challenging state voter rolls, Gallego’s proposal to “grind the country to a halt” introduces significant uncertainty into economic forecasts for late 2026, effectively linking a potential constitutional crisis directly to market stability and productivity.

IRS Staffing Crisis Threatens to Delay 2026 Tax Refunds

Trump Conditions Gateway Tunnel Grants on Renaming Dulles Airport and Penn Station

Progressive Surge Tightens New Jersey Primary as Mejia Challenges Malinowski

Ryan Routh Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2024 Attempt on Donald Trump

European Markets Retreat as Mixed Earnings Fuel Volatility

London, Friday, 6 February 2026.
While the broader Stoxx 600 slipped, renewable energy giant Ørsted defied the downturn with a 4 percent surge, offering a rare bright spot to conclude a volatile week.

US Democrats Urge EU to Maintain Climate Standards Despite Trump Pressure

US and Iran Launch High-Stakes Indirect Nuclear Talks in Oman to Avert Regional Conflict

China’s Clean Energy Sector Now Rivals Leading Global Economies in Scale

Analyst Urges UK to Adopt Developing Nation Strategies for Industrial Revival

Kerouac’s Original ‘On the Road’ Scroll Returns to Auction with $4 Million Estimate

New York, Friday, 6 February 2026.
Typed on a continuous 120-foot scroll to maintain his creative flow, Kerouac’s original draft returns to the market this March with a projected $4 million valuation.

Bucks Retain Antetokounmpo While Cavaliers and Wizards Pivot in High-Stakes 2026 Trade Deadline

Charles Woodson Declines Browns Ownership to Protect Whiskey and Wine Brands

Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald Headline Elite 2026 Hall of Fame Class

Orlando Magic Trades Tyus Jones to Charlotte Hornets in Strategic Cost-Cutting Move