A fresh face has entered the hedge fund world, and it's already making waves. Invictus Investment Partners, a new player based in Hong Kong, has secured a solid $200 million backing from Squarepoint Capital. This isn't just any startup; it's led by some big names in the industry. Tomohiro Yamaguchi
Ukraine's main peace negotiator, Rustem Umerov, shared that discussions with the US about ending the war with Russia will keep going. These talks will happen at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Before this, Umerov and his team met with US officials in Florida. They talked about securi
Kiev is in a tough spot. The city is struggling to keep the lights on. It only has half the power it needs. This is a big deal. The mayor, Vitali Klitschko, said so himself. He's been clear about the situation. Kiev needs 1, 700 megawatts to keep things running. But it's not getting that much. The w
Ukraine is dealing with a tough situation. Russia launched a big drone attack overnight. Two people died, and many others got hurt. The attack hit several regions, including Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Khmelnytskyi, and Odesa. The military reported over 200 drones were used, with strikes hi
The U. S. government is pushing big tech companies to take responsibility for the energy costs of their data centers. President Donald Trump recently stated that Americans should not have to pay higher electricity bills because of these facilities. He emphasized that tech companies, like Microsoft,
Microsoft is stepping up to help local communities handle the energy costs of its data centers. This is a big deal because data centers use a lot of electricity. The company said it will work with local power companies to make sure its data centers don't cause higher bills for regular people. Micro
The science of reading is fascinating. It shows how our brains learn to read. Most people can talk and listen easily. But reading is a new skill. Our brains use parts for listening, speaking, and seeing to read. For some, it's harder to connect these parts. Research shows that 5% of students learn
This week, Lubbock saw some exciting developments in sports, food, and local governance. First up, Bailey Maupin, a star player for the Texas Tech Lady Raiders, teamed up with Western Bank through an NIL deal. What makes this partnership special is their shared roots in Gruver, a small Panhandle tow
Ukraine and Russia are locked in a battle over energy, with both sides striking power infrastructure. In southern Ukraine, areas under Russian control faced blackouts after Ukrainian drone attacks. Yevgeny Balitsky, the Russia-installed governor, reported that over 200, 000 homes lost power due to d
Staten Island saw a big drop in crime in 2025, but not all areas improved. The overall crime rate fell by 0. 7%, but some crimes went up. For example, grand larceny and retail theft saw small increases. However, violent crimes like murder and shootings dropped a lot. Murders went down by 63%, and sh
