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Alexeyev is a top official in the main directorate of Russia's military general staff (GRU) and he is the latest high-ranking military figure to have been targeted in the capital since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began almost four years ago.

A couple shares their shocking experience of being unknowingly filmed and broadcast during their stay in a Chinese hotel. The incident raises concerns about privacy violations and security negligence at hotel establishments. Despite attempts to report the breach, the illicit enterprise continues to operate.

The 2026 Winter Olympics are set to take place in Italy, showcasing a spectacular combination of sporting excellence and Italian culture across various iconic locations.

Anthropic and OpenAI have launched innovative AI platforms this week, marking a shift from single AI assistance to multi-agent support systems. This development aims to delegate tasks to AI teams that operate concurrently, even though practical efficiency and effectiveness remain under evaluation. Anthropic introduces Claude Opus 4.6 with 'agent teams' for developers, while OpenAI offers Frontier, an enterprise tool designed to integrate AI 'co-workers' into business operations.

Hamster Corporation introduces Console Archives, offering downloadable retro games for individual purchase on the Switch 2, rekindling access to classic titles Nintendo phased out in 2018.

OpenAI unveiled GPT-5.3-Codex, an advanced version of its coding model that boasts significant improvements over its predecessors and is available across multiple platforms. While some reports exaggerated the model's capabilities, OpenAI clarified its innovative use in the software development lifecycle, enhancing productivity in various stages from debugging to deployment.

Kalshi has announced measures to enhance its surveillance and enforcement frameworks in response to increasing skepticism surrounding prediction markets. The initiative coincides with Super Bowl 60, which has seen substantial trading activity. Concerns about potential insider trading have prompted these efforts, which include forming an independent advisory committee and establishing partnerships for improved market monitoring.

Despite warnings of potential instability in private credit markets, BondBloxx ETFs continues to back this income strategy. Co-founder Joanna Gallegos emphasizes the diversification and structured design of their Private Credit CLO ETF.

Bitcoin's price has plunged significantly, dropping over 5% in a single day to a low of $72,096.20 before slightly recovering. This decline brings Bitcoin more than 40% below its record high of $126,000 from last October. The downturn is attributed to geopolitical tensions and shifts in economic policy, with analysts closely monitoring the $70,000 level as a critical threshold. Institutional investor actions and liquidity concerns further contribute to the cryptocurrency's struggles, impacting related crypto stocks.