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10Feb/26

The Machine Economy Arrives: Autonomous Agents, Stablecoins, and the Global Fiscal Pivot

February 10, 2026Economy.google, AI agent, Artificial intelligence, Autonomous agent, Canada, Denmark, Generative artificial intelligence, Iceland, Intelligent agent, Malaysia, Microsoft, New York, New Zealand, Regulation of artificial intelligence, Sierra Leone, Stablecoin, Switzerland, Thailand, Tim Cuddihy, Trump, United States, Workflowadmin

The Copilot: 6 Surprising Ways the “Agent Economy” is Rewiring Global Finance in 2026

10 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media — 2026 represents a structural shift from “assistive” technology to “autonomous” economic actors, underpinned by new U.S. crypto legislation and a global scramble to tax digital value. The Year of the “Agentic” Workforce 2026 is widely cited as “the year of the agent,” marking a transition from AI “copilots” (which wait for instructions) to autonomous “agents” (which act with intent to execute workflows). Continue reading →

06Feb/26

Why the $38 Billion BI Industry Failed Luxury—And How AI is Finally Fixing It

February 6, 2026LifestyleArtificial intelligence, Claude, Computational neuroscience, Cybernetics, Data science, Digital Luxury Group, Geneva, New York, Pablo Mauron, Shanghaiadmin

06, Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media — Digital Luxury Group (DLG) has announced the launch of LuxuryIQ MCP, the first AI data integration layer specifically designed for the luxury industry. Addressing the “data fragmentation” that 38% of luxury executives cite as a primary barrier to AI adoption, the platform consolidates 1.4 billion proprietary and public data points into a system accessible through natural language conversation. Continue reading →

02Feb/26

Epstein Files Release: DOJ Declares Mission Accomplished as 3.5 Million Pages Expose Elite Networks, Trigger Resignations, and Spark Privacy Outcry

February 2, 2026LegalAhmed bin Sulayem, Andrew, Anouska de Georgiou, Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Bin Sulayem, Donald Trump, DP World, Elon Musk, Ghislaine Maxwell, Howard Lutnick, Ilya Ponomarev, Israel, Jeffrey Epstein, Johanna Sjoberg, Juan Alessi, Kathryn Ruemmler, Keir Starmer, Lemelson–MIT Prize, Lesley Groff, Libya, LINKEDIN, Long Beach, Mark Epstein, Melania Trump, Miroslav, Miroslav Lajčák, Muammar Gaddafi, New York, Pam Bondi, Paul Engelmayer, Peter Mandelson, Peter Thiel, Reid Hoffman, Richard Berman, Ro Khanna, Russia, Sarah Ferguson, Slovakia, SpaceX, Steve Bannon, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Talulah Riley, Thomas Massie, Todd Blanche, Turkey, U . S . Power, U.S. Virgin Islands, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Woody Allenadmin

02, Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Department of Justice (DOJ) released a final tranche of documents on January 30, 2026, totaling over 3.5 million pages, 2,000 videos, and 180,000 images. While the DOJ identified over 6 million potentially responsive pages, it released only about half, discarding duplicates and non-relevant materials, and has declared its review complete and its legal obligations met. This assertion has drawn bipartisan criticism from lawmakers like Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie, who question why millions of pages remain withheld and are demanding access to unredacted files. Continue reading →

23Jan/26

Redefining Time Off: The Rise of the Long Weekend

January 23, 2026TravelBangkok, Barcelona, Caticlan, Chengdu, China, France, Gemini, Hari Raya, Itinerary, Journey planner, Kuala Lumpur, Lisbon, London, marriott hotels, New York, Nice, Paris, Philippines, Project Gemini, Seoul, Singapore, Taipei, Thailand, Tourism, Travel, Travel itineraryadmin

Jan. 22, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — In 2026, short-term travel is undergoing a significant transformation as long weekends increasingly replace traditional extended holidays. Data indicates a 34% rise in trips lasting four days or fewer, a trend primarily propelled by working professionals aged 25 to 49. These travellers are leveraging public holidays to attend major entertainment events or visit bustling urban hubs like Bangkok, London, and Paris. To facilitate this shift, digital tools such as Gemini are being used to generate instant, customised itineraries for various travel styles. Ultimately, the modern workforce is prioritising efficient, meaningful escapes that require minimal annual leave. Continue reading →

09Jan/26

Data, Deception, and the Death of Renee Nicole Good

January 9, 2026SecurityBoston, California City, Chicago, Chris Murphy, Denver, Deportation from the United States, Deportation in the second Trump administration, Illegal immigration to the United States, Immigration policy of Donald Trump, Immigration to the United States, Jacob Frey, Kristi Noem, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Move, New York, Palantir Technologies, Renee Nicole, Renee Nicole Good, Sanctuary city, Tim Walz, Trump, United States, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcementadmin

Jan. 9, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — On January 7, 2026, the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in South Minneapolis ignited a national firestorm, exposing the lethal intersection of mass deportation policies and AI-driven surveillance. While federal officials, including President Trump and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, have labeled Good a “domestic terrorist” who weaponized her vehicle, eyewitness accounts and independent video forensics suggest a far different reality: a U.S. citizen and mother of three attempting to steer her SUV away from a chaotic federal enforcement action. Continue reading →

12May/25

Bangladesh Garment Industry Rethink

May 12, 2025FashionBangladesh, Bangladeshi clothing, Chad, Clothing industry, Industry in Bangladesh, Nathalie Beasnael, New York, Occupational safety and health, Rana Plaza collapse, Taiwo Meghoma, Textile industry, Textile industry in Bangladesh, Uchenna Ekwo, United States, Washingtonadmin

May 12, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — A new report from the Center for Media and Peace Initiatives (CMPI) highlighting the significant transformation of Bangladesh’s garment industry since the Rana Plaza tragedy. The report argues that outdated perceptions need to be challenged, as Bangladesh has become a leader in ethical and sustainable manufacturing, boasting numerous green factories and increased worker empowerment. Continue reading →

17Nov/24

A Bold Fusion of Cultures: New Guinness Fonio Stout Honors African Heritage and Irish Tradition As Part of the Brewing for Impact Campaign

November 17, 2024Food and DrinkBeer, Beer styles, Brewing, Brooklyn Brewery, Garrett Oliver, Guinness, Guinness advertising, Guinness Foreign Extra Stout, New York, Stoutadmin

Guinness and Brooklyn Brewery have just announced the launch of Guinness Fonio Stout, a limited-edition beer brewed in support of the Brewing for Impact campaign – a collaborative initiative inspired by Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster Garrett Oliver’s pioneering work with ancient West African grain fonio. Now available in select locations in the greater New York area, this beer celebrates the rich global history of Guinness, blending their Irish heritage with the vibrancy of West African culture and the creative spirit Garrett Oliver. Continue reading

08Jul/24

Will Joe Biden step down? An expert Q&A

July 8, 2024PoliticsAbigail Disney, Centrism in the United States, Chicago, Creative Commons, Dafydd Townley, Damon Lindelof, disney, Donald Trump 2024 presidential campaign, Gavin Newsom, George Stephanopoulos, Gretchen Whitmer, Hubert Humphrey, Joe Biden, Joe Biden 2020 presidential campaign, Joe Biden 2024 presidential campaign, John F Kennedy, Josh Shapiro, Kamala Harris, Lloyd Doggett, Lyndon Johnson, Mexico, Michelle Obama, Nancy Pelosi, New York, Rachael Jolley, Richard Nixon, Trump, United States, United States presidential debates, Vietnam, Whitney Tilson, YOUGOVadmin

Dafydd Townley, University of Portsmouth

Joe Biden’s extremely weak performance at the CNN TV debate last week, has prompted senior figures in the Democrat party to question whether he is fit enough to stand for the upcoming presidential election. Former speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said it was reasonable to ask: “Is this an episode or is this a condition?”

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18Apr/24

Diversity of India and Indians

April 18, 2024PoliticsAryans, Burman, Culture of India, Dravidian, Dravidian peoples, Dravidians, Hinduism, India, Indian religions, Multiculturalism, New York, Pluralism, Unity in diversityadmin

NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 /Politics/ —

India’s diversity is staggering! It’s like a giant tapestry woven from threads of religion, ethnicity, language, and culture. Here’s a breakdown of some key aspects: Continue reading →

17Apr/24

Breakdancing’s inclusion in the Olympics is a big deal! Here is how

April 17, 2024EntertainmentAfrican-American culture, African-American dance, Boogaloo Sam, Breakdancing, Dance, Dance crazes, Electric boogaloo, Gucci, HERC, Hip hop, Hip-hop dance, New York, New York City, Pee-Wee Herman, Popping, Street dance, The Electric Boogaloos, Uprockadmin

NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 /Entertainment/ —

To understand its journey, let’s rewind to the 1980s, a pivotal decade for street dance, rap, and hip-hop culture. Continue reading →