# ⑥things Daily » 24-Feb-2024

*bitesized. 6 things for the day.*

By [⑥things](https://paragraph.com/@6things) · 2024-02-24

science, politics, economy, business, technology

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#**science**

### ① New animal species found in Japan.

is a unique sea creature with panda-like markings and a skeleton-like body. » [source](https://news.yahoo.com/japanese-scientists-identify-animal-species-190633371.html)

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#**politics**

### ② US is facing 4 threats but equipped for only 1 war.

First there is Ukarine. Then there is Israel. Potentially Taiwan and Korea too. » [source](https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Defense/U.S.-faces-4-threats-but-only-equipped-for-1-war-experts-say)

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#**economy**

### ③ Ringgit's slide in value concerning says Malaysia PM.

Nothing like 1998. Investments is Malaysia saw a record-high of RM329.5 billion. » [source](https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2024/02/23/dont-compare-current-ringgit-slide-to-1998-decline-says-anwar/)

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#**business**

### ④ Nvidia is thriving.

Profits up 769% from last year. US$2 trillion is market cap. » [source](https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/23/nvidia-briefly-surpasses-2-trillion-in-market-cap-during-intraday-trading.html)

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#**technology**

### ⑤ Figure AI developing human-like robots.

Heavyweight backers includes Jeff Bezos, Nvidia, Microsoft, OpenAI, Intel and more. » [source](https://www.businessinsider.com/jeff-bezos-nvidia-throwing-cash-humanoid-robot-startup-2024-2)

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#**business**

### ⑥ TSMC opens first chip plant in Japan.

Making smartphone and auto-related chips for Sony and Renesas. » [source](https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Tech/Semiconductors/TSMC-opens-first-chip-plant-in-Japan-for-Sony-and-Renesas)

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