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Bluesky: A New Social Media Rival on the Rise

Bluesky, a promising alternative to established social media giants, aims to empower users with control over their data. A campaign seeking $4 million aims to build an independent, non-profit foundation to expand Bluesky's open-source infrastructure.

The ultimate goal is to create an ecosystem of interoperable social apps that foster competition and provide users with a fallback option if Bluesky were to face a takeover.

Apple Defends Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Amid growing anti-diversity sentiment, Apple becomes one of the few companies to publicly support its equity and inclusion commitments. Shareholders will vote on the issue at the company's annual meeting on February 25.

Special Counsel Investigation: January 6 Investigation Concludes

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith's final report alleges that sufficient evidence had been gathered to convict Donald Trump for his role in the 2020 election had he not been elected president.

Wealth + Entrepreneurship

EQT founder Conni Jonsson, a Swedish billionaire, sets ambitious goals to compete with American private equity firms like Blackstone and Apollo.

Money + Politics

Donald Trump Jr. joins prediction-based market Kalshi as a strategic adviser amidst legal challenges and allegations of potential election interference.

Science + Healthcare

Former nVision Medical CEO Surbhi Sarna launches a startup utilizing AI to tackle the paperwork burden in life sciences companies, potentially accelerating drug development.

Daily Cover Story

Despite ample water supply in Los Angeles, the city's emergency infrastructure faces challenges in addressing wildfires, highlighting the need for innovative solutions.

FTC Takes Aim at Greystar for Deceptive Pricing

The Federal Trade Commission plans to sue Greystar, the largest apartment management company in the U.S., for allegedly concealing fees from potential tenants.

Financial Stability Tips

Optimize savings habits by automating contributions, tracking expenses, auditing subscriptions, and practicing the 30-day rule to reduce impulse spending.

Chinese Lunar New Year Quiz

What animal represents 2025 in the Chinese zodiac? (A. Rabbit)