Wednesday, February 4th, 2026

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1 million entry-level “Trump” homes may be built in the near future to help address the housing supply crisis. Read more on the development below!

Copper has drawn attention as a commodity worth investing in thanks to Artificial Intelligence and the demand it creates for the heavy metal.

The price for a metric ton of copper just eclipsed $13,000 for the first time in history thanks, in part, to the exponential rise in data center construction to power AI computers.

You can read more on where Copper may be heading thanks to the AI explosion here.

If I told you Samsung would be charging $3,000 for a phone ten years ago, you probably would’ve laughed.

Welcome to 2026.

The smartphone manufacturer released the Galaxy Z Trifold starting in other countries last month, and a tech blog reviewed the three-screened powerhouse to save you a few grand.

Check out the review here.

Several U.S. homebuilders are reportedly planning to propose building up to 1 million “Trump Homes” to help address the housing supply crisis in the states.

According to Reuters, the homebuilders are looking to build entry-level homes for first-time homebuyers.

What might this mean for you? A path to homeownership could become just a bit more possible.

You can read more on the plan here.

Should the government be able to remotely lock down your car?

Yes - 9%
No - 91%

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