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AI Governance and Risks | Jan 23, 2026 What Claude’s 2026 Update to Embedded Judgment Changes On January 21, 2026, Anthropic announced a new 2026 constitution for Claude, an internal framework that guides how its AI models reasons and responds, moving it's intelligence beyond guardrails and towards explicit value-based judgment, see: Claude's new constitution. This

IRS staffing and budget cuts could impact the 2026 tax filing season. Here's what taxpayers need to know.

While surveys show Americans worry Social Security will run out of money, benefits will continue, one economist says.

More young adults are leaning on their parents for financial support, but that comes with risks that families should consider, a top advisor says.

A handful of states have moved to soften the blow of lapsed federal subsidies for health insurance premiums.

January 23, 2026 Choosing the right display for your PC can significantly impact your productivity, entertainment experience, and overall satisfaction. Two of the most popular options available today are projectors and monitors. Each has its advantages and drawbacks, and the best choice ultimately depends on your specific needs, environment, and usage patterns. In this comprehensive

Stripe is a financial services and software-as-a-service company that provides application programming interfaces (APIs) for payment processing and other commerce-related operations. Founded in 2010, it has evolved from a developer-focused startup into a comprehensive global financial infrastructure platform that has … Continue reading →

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Many households can expect to pay more to cover groceries, heating, disrupted travel plans and insured losses due to the impending winter storm.

NCFA Fintech Whisperer | Jan 17 to Jan 23, 2026 This live weekly NCFA intelligence page tracks financial technology developments that significantly affect how fintechs build, sell, raise capital, and operate under scrutiny. Coverage prioritizes Canada and includes global events that directly influence competitive conditions, market access, and execution realities across fintech sectors.  This page will

Fundraising | Jan 22, 2026 RBCx VC Report Shows Lower Capital, Higher Concentration, and Less Money for New Deals In January 2026, RBCx released the Capital Under Pressure report on Canadian VC fundraising in 2025 (42 page PDF), with data analysis that examines how capital flows from investors into Canadian venture funds, and how those

Global R&D Funding Program | January 22, 2026 Eurostars Call 10 Now Open. Registration and Key Dates The Eurostars Call 10 is a live international R&D funding program open to small-and-medium-sized enterprises in participating countries, with applications due March 19, 2026. Described by the National Research Council of Canada as the world’s largest international R&D

January 21, 2026 In 2026, Systems Run Continuously Instead of at Human Pace In January 2026, ARK Invest released its annual research report Big Ideas 2026, building on trends first measured in Big Ideas 2025. The 111 page report spans artificial intelligence, tokenized assets, decentralized finance, Bitcoin, consumer AI platforms, and what ARK describes as

President Donald Trump, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzlerland, floated the idea of allowing depreciation for personal residences.  

In remarks on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum, President Donald Trump touted his signature "big beautiful bill." Here's how the tax breaks work.

President Donald Trump said the U.S. "defeated" inflation and reined in consumer prices over the past year. Federal data suggests otherwise.