Established through the ongoing partnership between Universal Music Group and nonprofit REVERB, the “Universal Music Group x REVERB Amplifier Award” honors artists who have consistently used their music and platform to drive meaningful, positive change HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Jan. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Three-time Grammy® award-winning artist Olivia Rodrigo has been named the recipient of the… Continue reading OLIVIA RODRIGO RECEIVES THE FOURTH ANNUAL UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP X REVERB AMPLIFIER AWARD
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National Inventors Hall of Fame Announces Wi-Fi and Spanx Innovators Among 2026 Class
Honorees’ Contributions to Society Are Centerpiece of May Event NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fifteen innovation pioneers whose inventions range from sorghum hybrids to broadband communications will be honored in the 2026 class of National Inventors Hall of Fame® Inductees. In partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the Hall of… Continue reading National Inventors Hall of Fame Announces Wi-Fi and Spanx Innovators Among 2026 Class
Epstein files show Elon Musk apparently discussed plans to visit sex offender’s island, host him at SpaceX
Elon Musk looks on as President Donald Trump speaks at the US-Saudi Investment Forum at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, Nov. 19, 2025. Brendan Smialowski | Afp | Getty Images A cache of newly released documents from the Epstein files on Friday showed Elon Musk apparently corresponded with the… Continue reading Epstein files show Elon Musk apparently discussed plans to visit sex offender’s island, host him at SpaceX
Ford held talks with China’s Xiaomi over EV partnership
We’re showing you this article with reduced functionality due to intermittent issues on FT.com. This article is up-to-date as of January 31 2026. Ford has held talks with electric vehicle maker Xiaomi over a partnership that would pave the way for Chinese carmakers to gain a foothold in the US, according to four people familiar… Continue reading Ford held talks with China’s Xiaomi over EV partnership
@VW Group: Porsche Clubs: Where passion has no age limit011339
The first Porsche Club was founded on 26 May 1952, and the community now has more than 240,000 members across more than 700 Porsche Clubs worldwide. It’s no surprise, then, that the Porsche Club network comprises people from all over the world and all walks of life. But what one might not expect is the… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche Clubs: Where passion has no age limit011339
Major AI Companies Aren’t Even Pretending to Make Money
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images In a way, Silicon Valley has always asked investors to suspend disbelief to fund pie-in-the-sky projects, but the AI boom calls for something closer to a full break from financial reality. It’s 2026. Last year, investors lavished $80 billion on foundation AI companies — the ones… Continue reading Major AI Companies Aren’t Even Pretending to Make Money
Capstone LLC Releases 2026 Special Situations Outlook: Green Light for M&A Activity, Agricultural Pressures, and State Budget Constraints to Shape Cross-Sector Dynamics
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Capstone LLC, a leading policy analysis and investment research firm, has released its energy sector preview for 2026, identifying key policy and regulatory developments expected to impact mergers and acquisitions, agriculture, telecommunications infrastructure, and state and local government finances. Capstone expects the Trump administration to maintain a permissive stance… Continue reading Capstone LLC Releases 2026 Special Situations Outlook: Green Light for M&A Activity, Agricultural Pressures, and State Budget Constraints to Shape Cross-Sector Dynamics
Budget Expectations: Turning EV Momentum into Manufacturing Strength for India’s Auto Sector
India’s auto and electric mobility sector has crossed an important psychological milestone. Electric vehicles are no longer a niche category or a pilot experiment. With EV registrations crossing 2.3 million units in 2025 and accounting for close to eight percent of total vehicle sales, the transition is clearly underway. The more relevant question now is… Continue reading Budget Expectations: Turning EV Momentum into Manufacturing Strength for India’s Auto Sector
Chinese carmakers cash in on Britain’s EV credits
Chinese carmakers are expected to cash in on Britain’s net zero mandate after it emerged that major manufacturers will have to pay rivals to avoid fines. Eight carmakers including Jaguar Land Rover and Toyota did not sell enough electric cars or low-emission vehicles last year to meet government mandates, according to an industry analysis. Four… Continue reading Chinese carmakers cash in on Britain’s EV credits
Exxon’s (XOM) Relative Valuation Comes into Focus at BofA
Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is included among the 12 Best Stocks to Buy for the Long Term. Exxon’s (XOM) Relative Valuation Comes into Focus at BofA On January 28, BofA lifted its price target on Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) to $135 from $129 while maintaining a Neutral rating. After comparing valuations across European and US… Continue reading Exxon’s (XOM) Relative Valuation Comes into Focus at BofA