The IRS opened 2026 tax filing season, urging early, accurate returns using free online tools and warning of scams.

Ripple gets EU green light for digital payments, boosting cross-border services.

Quantinuum, Honeywell’s quantum computing unit, plans a confidential IPO filing, aiming to become a public company.

Four Gladstone firms announced 2026 cash payouts and upcoming earnings dates.

A Indian farmer’s son, Akshay Patil, rose from poverty via tug-of-war, earning a government job and now coaching at the Khelo India Beach Games 2026.

Oman launches IFC Oman, a tax-exempt financial hub with common law framework, to boost investment and diversify its economy.

Australian job vacancies dipped slightly in November 2025, reflecting softer labor demand.

BlueScope Steel to pay $438M dividend after rejecting $13B takeover bid.

Eos Energy launches high-density, safe zinc-based battery system with Talen to power Amazon’s PA data centers.

Motor City Brewing Works pauses taproom operations Feb. 8, 2026, due to steam system failure, but will continue beer distribution.