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Paramount Introduces Automated Ad Buying for Live Sports Starting with UFC

New York, Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
On January 24, Paramount initiates real-time automated ad buying for live sports. Debuting with UFC, this marks the first time marketers can secure guaranteed programmatic spots in premium streaming coverage.

Huntington Ingalls Clears Key Hurdle in Hypersonic Warship Modernization

Pascagoula, Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
Huntington Ingalls Industries confirms the USS Zumwalt has completed sea trials, officially becoming the U.S. Navy’s first destroyer upgraded to deploy hypersonic missile capabilities.

Energy Giants Intensified Venezuela Lobbying Ahead of Political Shift

Washington, Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
Government filings reveal firms like Chevron and Shell ramped up Venezuela-focused lobbying throughout 2025, anticipating the geopolitical pivot. Following Maduro’s capture, the sector saw immediate gains, with PBF Energy surging nearly 20 percent.

Blue Origin Targets Enterprise Data Market with New Satellite Constellation

Kent, Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin enters the connectivity race with TeraWave, a 5,408-satellite network. Launching in 2027, it targets enterprise clients with optical links delivering unprecedented 6 Tbps speeds.

Lemonade Cuts Insurance Rates by Half for Tesla Drivers Using Self-Driving Mode

New York, Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
Lemonade now offers a 50% rate reduction for autonomous miles, utilizing vehicle data to validate that Tesla’s software poses significantly lower risks than human drivers.

NVIDIA and Temasek Join OGBC Group to Accelerate PsiQuantum’s Million-Qubit Roadmap

Singapore, Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
This strategic backing by tech and sovereign giants supports PsiQuantum’s pursuit of a million-qubit system, signaling a critical transition from experimental physics to industrial-grade infrastructure.

AMD Shares Surge Ahead of Earnings Amid Strong AI Demand

Santa Clara, Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
Analysts project $15 billion in 2026 AI revenue, driving shares up over 8% as cloud customers lock in server capacity through year-end.

Family Conflict Drives Historic $10 Billion Sale of Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles, Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
Internal dysfunction ended the Buss dynasty, driving a record $10 billion sale to Mark Walter that ultimately ousted five siblings while retaining Jeanie Buss as team governor.

Intel Stock Rallies on AI Optimism Ahead of Thursday Earnings

Santa Clara, Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
Despite projected revenue declines, Intel stock surged over 120% in 2025. Investors await Thursday’s report to validate whether AI advancements can sustain this massive recovery momentum.

Global Outage Strikes Yahoo and AOL Email and Search Platforms

Sunnyvale, Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
A widespread outage has paralyzed Yahoo and AOL services today, generating over 17,000 reports as users globally encounter “Too many requests” errors across email and search platforms.