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CHINA BLOWS PAST U.S. IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES Analysts say China is 15-20 years ahead of the United States in EV innovation, and will offer advanced EV features in cars for under $10K in China. Financial Times:

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BREAKING Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States, with no exceptions or exemptions. The US gets most of its steel from Canada, Brazil and Mexico. "This is a big deal - making America rich again" — Trump The tariffs will reportedly go into effect March 4. Src: Yahoo Finance, CNN #Breaking #Tariffs #China View quoted note →

US BANS CHINA'S DEEPSEEK AI FOR US GOV New York banned DeepSeek from Gov devices and networks as ordered by Governor Kathy Hochul. The Chinese Ai chatbot has also been blocked from all US Senate devices. "The rise of DeepSeek is forcing investors to re-evaluate China's leading internet companies and their potential to capitalize on AI." Src: Bloomberg, The Hill, Axios #DeepSeek #China #Banned

ELON MUSK ACCESS TO FEDERAL AND PERSONAL DATA Elon Musk’s team just entered the headquarters of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Three Musk allies are now listed as "senior advisers" in the staff directory at the CFPB. 13 US states to file lawsuits against Musk based on the right to privacy and security risks. Src: AP, Reporter Holly Otterbein

TRUMP WHITE HOUSE CHAOS — Trump admin agreed to restrict DOGE access to personal info in Treasury Dept due to privacy, security issues — Head of DOGE-controlled gov tech task force resigns — 60,000+ federal employees take Trump's buyout offer — Judge blocks Trump buyout scheme until Mon — Trump executive order to fire thousands at Health and Human Services — Trump admin in talks with shipping-container company to house migrants — First migrants sent to Guantanamo Video: Migrant arrested at his workplace, ICE #Breaking #News #Trump

HAMAS SAYS TRUMP'S STATEMENTS ARE ABSURD Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri said: "Trump's remarks... are ridiculous and absurd... capable of igniting the region." Trump had stated, "I am talking about transferring all Palestinians from Gaza permanently... the deal can certainly be closed... I deserve the Nobel Prize, but they will not give it to me." Hamas official, Izzat al-Rishq: "Trump's statements reflect confusion and deep ignorance..." Src: Reuters, Al Mayadeen. Img: DRDK

UNITED AIRLINES FLIGHT CATCHES FIRE A United Airlines flight was evacuated after catching fire during takeoff. The FAA says takeoff was aborted due to a "reported engine issue." Some passengers used emergency slides. No injuries reported. United Airlines Flight 1382 George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Texas En route to New York ~8:35 am 2.2.25 Src: Breaking Aviation News

PENNSYLVANIA PLANE CRASH (Live Updates) — 6 on board: 4 crew, 1 pediatric patient, mother — Crash after takeoff — Plane appears to drop at nearly vertical angle — Last transponder signal seconds before crash shows descent rate of >11,000 feet/minute — Several homes, cars impacted Jet Rescue Air Ambulance Learjet 55, XA-UCI, XE Medica Mexico Philadelphia, PA, USA 19:25 EST 1.31.25 Src: FAA, OSINTtechnical #breaking #news