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Tuesday February 3 2026
Layoffs without recession: What AI economy is really doing to jobs

Layoffs without recession: What AI economy is really doing to jobs

Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, the S&P 500 has climbed more than 70%, while job openings have fallen by roughly 30%. The visual contrast became known online as the “scariest chart in the world,” symbolizing a growing fear: that productivity, profits, and growth may no longer require proportional human employment.The data itself is real. Job openings peaked at 11.5 million in March 2022, the highest level since tracking began in 2000. By August 2025, openings had fallen to about 7.18 million. Over the same period, the S&P 500 rose from roughly 3,840 to nearly 6,700.

Armenia’s pre-election debate slips back into Karabakh illusions [OPINION]

Armenia’s pre-election debate slips back into Karabakh illusions [OPINION]

As Armenia approaches its parliamentary elections scheduled for June, opposition forces appear increasingly eager to revive long-discredited narratives in an attempt to mobilize a shrinking and disoriented electorate. The closer election day comes, the more desperate the rhetoric sounds. Among the most active voices in this campaign of political nostalgia is Armenia’s former president and former leader of the so-called “Nagorno-Karabakh Republic,” Robert Kocharyan.

ANAMA clears 1,738 hectares of mines in liberated territories

ANAMA clears 1,738 hectares of mines in liberated territories

In January, Azerbaijani demining teams detected and neutralized 37 anti-tank mines, 337 anti-personnel mines, and 1,364 unexploded ordnance (UXO) in territories recently liberated from occupation, Azernews reports, citing the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA).

Epstein documents allege financial ties to Putin

Epstein documents allege financial ties to Putin

Newly released documents linked to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein have reignited scrutiny over the late financier’s global connections, including unverified claims involving Russian President Vladimir Putin, Azernews reports via People Magazine.

Turkic Cooperation Organizations hold 6th coordination committee meeting in Istanbul [PHOTOS]

Turkic Cooperation Organizations hold 6th coordination committee meeting in Istanbul [PHOTOS]

On January 30, 2026, the President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, Mrs. Aktoty Raimkulova, participated in the 6th Meeting of the Coordination Committee of the Cooperation Organizations of Turkic States, held at the Secretariat of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Istanbul.

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