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New Report Details Specs for Apple's First Foldable Phone and iPhone 18 Pro

Cupertino, Monday, 19 January 2026.
A new investor note reveals Apple’s upcoming foldable device features a 7.8-inch display and A20 Pro chip, positioning it alongside the iPhone 18 Pro for a late 2026 release.

CBS Broadcasts Shelved Investigation Into El Salvador Prison Deportations

New York, Monday, 19 January 2026.
The network finally aired its report revealing nearly half of U.S. deportees to El Salvador’s CECOT prison lacked criminal records, highlighting deep internal editorial fractures.

xAI Activates World’s First Gigawatt-Scale AI Supercluster, Outpacing Competitors

San Francisco, Sunday, 18 January 2026.
Elon Musk’s xAI has officially launched Colossus 2, establishing the world’s first gigawatt-scale AI training supercluster. Unveiled on January 16, 2026, this massive infrastructure project utilizes 555,000 GPUs, significantly outpacing the compute capacity of rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic, who face delays until 2027. The cluster’s energy consumption is equally historic, matching the peak electricity demand of San Francisco. However, this rapid expansion faces immediate headwinds; just days prior, the EPA ruled that xAI violated regulations by operating unpermitted methane gas turbines to power the facility. While Colossus 2 secures a critical lead in the AI arms race for training Grok 4, it highlights the growing tension between rapid technological advancement and environmental compliance.

Del Monte Foods Shutters Modesto Cannery Following Bankruptcy Auction

Modesto, Sunday, 18 January 2026.
Del Monte Foods is permanently closing its Modesto facility, eliminating 1,800 jobs. While competitors acquired brand assets and inventory, no buyer emerged to maintain the plant’s operations.

Sam’s Club Pivots Product Strategy to Win Over Budget-Conscious Shoppers

Bentonville, Sunday, 18 January 2026.
To capture market share amid economic caution, Sam’s Club has eliminated over 40 synthetic ingredients from its private brand, positioning itself as the healthier, value-driven alternative.

TMC Validates First Deep-Sea Reserves and Projects $23.6 Billion Economic Value

Vancouver, Saturday, 17 January 2026.
TMC declares the world’s first polymetallic nodule reserves, projecting a staggering $23.6 billion combined value and targeting commercial production by late 2027 to supply critical battery metals.

BlackRock Breaks Records with $14 Trillion in Assets and Raises Dividends

New York, Saturday, 17 January 2026.
Fueled by a late-2025 market rally, the asset giant reached a historic $14.04 trillion valuation, prompting a 10% dividend hike and signaling renewed investor confidence in global equities.

Mayo Clinic Jacksonville to Pioneer America’s First Carbon Ion Cancer Therapy

Jacksonville, Saturday, 17 January 2026.
Marking a historic medical milestone, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville will launch the Western Hemisphere’s first carbon ion therapy program in 2028, offering precision treatment for aggressive, radioresistant cancers.

Realty Income Offers Strategic Entry Point as Stock Trades Below Peak

San Diego, Saturday, 17 January 2026.
Trading nearly 20% below its 2022 peak, “The Monthly Dividend Company” offers a compelling opportunity. With 667 consecutive monthly payouts, this REIT combines defensive stability with an attractive yield.

Bruno Mars Shatters Live Nation Global Records with 2.1 Million Tickets Sold in 24 Hours

Los Angeles, Saturday, 17 January 2026.
Mars moved 2.1 million tickets in just one day, setting a historic Live Nation benchmark. This unprecedented demand triggered 32 new dates, highlighting the live entertainment sector’s continued economic dominance.