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Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 5:02 AM EDT

Tech

  • Waymo is expanding its autonomous vehicle services by partnering with Toyota for robotaxi supply, targeting markets in Japan and the UK.

  • Binance has temporarily halted cryptocurrency withdrawals due to a suspected massive hack, with billions potentially stolen.

  • Amazon's AWS cloud division is projected to become a trillion-dollar business, according to CEO Andy Jassy, despite recent revenue misses and planned significant investments.

  • General Motors has agreed to a $220 million settlement to resolve allegations of selling drivers' private data.

  • The fan-fiction website Archive of Our Own (AO3) is facing extended downtime, potentially up to four weeks, following a security incident.

Money

  • The global financial landscape is increasingly shaped by geopolitical tensions, with Ukraine targeting Russian oil infrastructure, impacting global energy markets, while the US navigates complex diplomatic and military options regarding Iran.

  • Cryptocurrency markets are experiencing significant volatility, highlighted by a massive $6.3 billion hack at Binance, leading to increased scrutiny and a potential shift towards decentralized exchanges.

  • The artificial intelligence sector continues its rapid expansion, driving demand for specialized hardware and investment, though concerns about market saturation and the real-world application of AI are beginning to surface.

  • Economic outlooks in Europe are mixed, with France facing a contraction and mounting debt worries, while the UK grapples with persistent inflation and fiscal discipline challenges ahead of its budget.

  • Latin America is witnessing a shift in its political landscape, with right-wing surges showing signs of vulnerability, alongside significant events like the death of influential leftist leader Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas.

Power

  • Major data center development is facing increased opposition across 10 US states due to energy and environmental concerns, with Big Tech companies burning through cash and impacting stock values.

  • Global markets are experiencing volatility, with significant concerns surrounding potential hacks of major cryptocurrency exchanges like Binance, leading to freezes of billions in stablecoins.

  • International conflicts and political instability continue to be prominent, with reports of escalating tensions between the US and Iran, and ongoing geopolitical maneuvering in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

  • Climate change impacts are increasingly severe, with record greenhouse gas levels and extreme weather events like an early Arctic vortex and El Niño-driven droughts posing national crises.

  • Political landscapes in various countries are shifting, evidenced by upcoming elections in Israel and Spain, shifts in voter sentiment in Western Germany, and ongoing investigations into campaign conduct in the US.