Rob Curran / Wall Street Journal:
Dow plans to cut 4,500 staff to save costs and will rely on AI to boost productivity, resulting in $1.1B to $1.5B in charges; it currently employs ~34,000 staff  —  Chemicals giant is using automation and AI to boost growth and productivity; posts wider quarterly loss

A Waymo robotaxi struck a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica, California, on January 23rd, causing minor injuries and prompting the National Highway Traffic Safety administration to open an investigation. The incident occurred during normal school drop off hours, with other children, a crossing guard, and several double-parked vehicles in the vicinity, NHTSA […]

Counterpoint Research:
Apple's iPhone 16 was the world's best-selling smartphone in 2025, followed by the 16 Pro Max and 16 Pro; Apple took 7 of the top 10 spots and Samsung took 3  —  - Apple and Samsung continued to capture the Top 10 spots. … - In terms of comparisons with predecessor models …

Ryan Weeks / Bloomberg:
Crypto exchange Bybit plans to offer banking services via “MyBank” accounts that can hold USD and other currencies, set to launch in February pending approvals  —  Crypto exchange Bybit plans to start offering banking services with the launch of accounts that will let customers hold balances …

After an arrest warrant was issued for a Baton Rouge school counselor who allegedly flirted with a 14-year-old student, police made a grim discovery.

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