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Travel tech firm Navan shares sink 20% in first trading day after $6 billion IPO

Navan shares fell by as much as 15% after the corporate travel and expense management software startup went public on the Nasdaq in a resurgent year for IPOs.

CNBC - Technology - 6 minutes ago

[PREMIERING 9PM ET] David Green and Bill High: How One Family Built a Billion-Dollar Company That Gives Away Half Its Profits

‘God blesses us when we do what we should do, rather than what’s maybe most profitable,’ says founder David Green.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 9 minutes ago

SNAP Benefits Update: Mike Johnson Urged to Open House for Funding Bill

The Keep SNAP Funded Act would allow the USDA to continue issuing SNAP payments amid the government shutdown.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 17 minutes ago

Bill Kristol Endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor Despite Him Being 'Against Israel'

Neoconservative "Never Trumper" Bill Kristol endorsed socialist New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.

Breitbart - Politics - 23 minutes ago

Federal workers left unpaid as Senate standoff intensifies over 'rifle-shot' bills

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., argued that the best way to ensure Americans don't go without food benefits and that federal workers are paid is to reopen the government.

Fox News - Top Stories - 51 minutes ago

Thune, GOP reject pushing 'rifle-shot' government funding bills during shutdown

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., argued that the best way to ensure Americans don't go without food benefits and that federal workers are paid is to reopen the government.

Fox News - Politics - 57 minutes ago

Wealthsimple hits $10-billion valuation milestone with $750-million financing -- October 27, 2025

Latest nine-figure deal in Canadian tech comes after digital bank challenger surpasses $100-billion asset mark

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 1 hour ago

House lawmaker paychecks delayed amid shutdown -- House lawmakers have been told their paychecks will be delayed until Congress passes a new funding bill. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest on the government shutdown.

House lawmakers have been told their paychecks will be delayed until Congress passes a new funding bill. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest on the government shutdown.

CBS News - Technology - 1 hour ago

The Category 5 storm has left 75% of Jamaica without power and $22 billion in damage. Recovery could take a decade.

As Hurricane Melissa continues its trail of death and devastation through the Caribbean, Jamaica is taking stock. With over 75% of the country without power and $22 billion in damage, experts estimate recovery could take a decade.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 2 hours ago

Police Group: Ignored Officers in Democrat Cities Fed Up with Illegals Getting Billions in Funds

Officers are fed up with politicians in Democrat-run areas favoring illegals, a police group's spokesperson said.

Breitbart - Politics - 2 hours ago

Fellow NBA coach attended allegedly rigged Vegas poker game at which Chauncey Billups played

The NBA gambling scandal that rocked the league appears to be cutting deeper and deeper with each passing day.

New York Post - Sports - 2 hours ago

Qatar Central Bank issues treasury bills worth QR 250 million

Doha: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has issued treasury bills worth QR 250 million with maturities of 28 days, 98 days, 182 days, 273 days, and 364 days....

Peninsula Qatar - World - 3 hours ago

Billionaires are spending big to stop Zohran Mamdani's NYC mayoral bid

Bill Ackman, Ronald Lauder, William Lauder, Barry Diller and Dan Loeb have all made large donations to stop Mamdani. So have several non-New Yorkers.

CNBC - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Billie Eilish Calls on Billionaires to Support People in Need: 'No Hate, But Give Your Money Away'

Billie Eilish donates $11.5 million from 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' tour to charity and calls on billionaires to support people in need during hard times.

Rolling Stone - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Navan IPO nets rare one-person VC firm biggest win: $1 billion exit

Angel investor Oren Zeev created the blueprint for the solo general partner firm, a new, rare category of venture capital. The Navan IPO is his biggest win yet.

CNBC - Technology - 5 hours ago

A Reporter Misstook 'Bill DeBlasio' for Bill de Blasio

The Times of London was forced to retract an article after it ran quotes from a man who shares a name with the former mayor.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Onex, AIG strike US$7-billion deal to buy insurer Convex Group

AIG also taking a 9.9% stake in Onex and will commit US$2-billion to its private equity and credit strategies

The Globe and Mail - Business - 7 hours ago

MultiBank Group, Khabib Nurmagomedov launch exclusive worldwide multi-billion-dollar joint venture to build world's first regulated tokenized sports ecosystem

Dubai, UAE: Multibank Group, the world s largest financial derivatives institution, has entered into an exclusive worldwide multi billion dollar joint...

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 7 hours ago

Couple 'fed up' with UK now pay £2.76 for water bill in 30C country

They said they instantly fell in love with their new home

WalesOnline - World - 8 hours ago

What's in Quebec's controversial doctors' bill?

A new bill that overhauls the compensation system for doctors in Quebec is causing an uproar and could soon be challenged in court by doctors’ federations.

CTV News - Health - 8 hours ago

Energy regulator to wipe millions of debt with slight increase to bills

Energy bill debt has reached record highs as prices have increased.

Sky News - Business - 8 hours ago

Londoners face council tax bill hike as half of boroughs issue warning

London’s town halls will be £4.7 billion short of covering the costs of providing services by 2029, resulting in “inevitable” cuts and council tax rises

Evening Standard - Politics - 9 hours ago

"Give Your Money Away": Billie Eilish Is Being Praised For Directly Calling Out People Who Have "More Money" Than Her But Don't Donate It

Billie also put her money where her mouth is, donating $11.5 million to a selection of important causes.

BuzzFeed News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Exclusive - Billion-dollar government deals with Stellantis, NextStar for EV battery plant revealed - Canada - Windsor - | October 29 - |

Confidential government deals worth billions of dollars to help fund a Stellantis-backed electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor, Ont., carry dozens of conditions that, if violated, give federal officials the power to end the agreements and even force repayment in some cases, according to copies obtained by CBC Windsor.

CBC News - Politics - 11 hours ago

Germany's Volkswagen loses €1 billion in single quarter

Volkswagen's earnings were affected by mounting challenges posed by higher US tariffs and the scrapping of a shift to electric vehicles by its luxury Porsche brand.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 12 hours ago

Politics - Exclusive - Billion-dollar government deals with Stellantis, NextStar for EV battery plant revealed

Confidential government deals worth billions of dollars to help fund a Stellantis-backed electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor, Ont., carry dozens of conditions that, if violated, give federal officials the power to end the agreements and even force repayment in some cases, according to copies obtained by CBC Windsor.

CBC News - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Shawbrook fires gun on London IPO with £1.92 billion valuation

The group said so-called conditional dealings launched on October 30 would see shares priced at 370p each – in the middle of its expected range.

Evening Standard - Business - 12 hours ago

Labor's 'Once-in-a-Generation' Environment Bill Introduced, New Protection Agency Slated

Despite Labor’s urgency, the Senate has extended its inquiry into the bill to March 2026, delaying any chance of passage this year.

Epoch Times - Business - 13 hours ago

Texas Telecom Company Discloses Cybersecurity Breach by Nation-State Hacker

The hackers remained in Ribbon Communications’ system undetected for nearly a year. The nation involved was not revealed.

Epoch Times - Business - 15 hours ago

Senator Hume Introduces Private Members' Bill to Lift Australia's Ban on Nuclear Energy

‘The United States and the United Kingdom... are, together, forging a new civilian nuclear partnership to accelerate advanced reactor technology,’ she said

Epoch Times - Business - 16 hours ago

Bill Gates' cameo in Indian TV show is what we needed - 3 - m read

This may be the most dramatic crossover event since Thanos snapped the Avengers

Gulf News - Opinion - 18 hours ago

Markaz Report: GCC Fixed Income market sees USD 38.74 billion in primary issuances during Q3 2025 representing a 32% increase from the same period last year

In its Fixed Income Report, Kuwait Financial Centre “Markaz” states that primary debt issuances of Bonds and Sukuk in the Gulf Cooperation Council (“GCC

Albawaba - Business - 18 hours ago

Jennifer Lawrence wanted to do more 'weird things'. Die My Love fits the bill

After feeling hijacked by the Hollywood system, the Oscar winner was ready to unravel in a performance that should win her an Oscar.

Sydney Morning Herald - Entertainment - 19 hours ago

As gambling cases proceed, Rozier, Billups will not receive their NBA salaries while on leave -- Yesterday

NBA player and coach are having their salaries held as they face separate gambling-related charges

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 19 hours ago

Rozier, Billups will not receive NBA salaries while on leave in gambling cases, AP sources say

NBA guard Terry Rozier and coach Chauncey Billups will not receive their salaries while on leave for their arrests on federal gambling-related charges, two people with knowledge of the matters told Th

The Columbian - Sports - 20 hours ago

Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups will not receive NBA salaries while on leave in gambling cases, AP sources say

There are provisions in the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement that allow the league, in certain situations, to place salary withheld from a player in an interest-bearing account.

Boston Globe - Sports - 21 hours ago

Why Bill Gates turned on the alarmists, and decided climate change isn't the apocalypse

Earlier this week, Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates dropped a truth bomb into the discussion of climate and energy policy.

New York Post - Opinion - 21 hours ago

Microsoft takes $3.1 billion hit from OpenAI investment

Microsoft and OpenAI are key partners in cloud and artificial intelligence, but they're increasingly becoming competitors as well.

CNBC - US News - 22 hours ago

Government shutdown will cost the economy up to $14 billion, budget office says

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office says the longer the government stays closed, the more costly the pause will be.

Boston Globe - Business - 22 hours ago

Senate Republicans Reject Bill to Fund SNAP Benefits During Shutdown

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said the bill was a ruse.

Epoch Times - US News - 23 hours ago

Limp Bizkit's "Break Stuff" Tops Billboard Hard Rock Songs Chart Following Sam Rivers' Death

Limp Bizkit’s classic single "Break Stuff" has topped the Billboard Hot Hard Rock Songs chart following the tragic passing of bassist Sam Rivers.

Consequence of Sound - Entertainment - 23 hours ago

Texas honeymooners trapped in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa slams island

What began as a dream honeymoon has turned into a terrifying ordeal for Texas newlyweds Kasydee and Hunter Bishop, who are stranded in Jamaica as Category 5 storm Hurricane Melissa barrels toward...

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Newspaper removes interview with Bill de Blasio after former NYC mayor says the quotes were 'fabricated'

The Times of London published quotes attributed to de Blasio that were critical of Democratic New York mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, whom the former mayor has boosted.

NBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Germany bets billions on nuclear fusion for energy future

Berlin hopes the technology will provide abundant clean and reliable energy, but critics say it's a waste of money as the technology won't solve near-term climate and energy problems.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 1 day ago

Microsoft and OpenAI reach new deal valuing OpenAI at $500 billion

The deal removes a major constraint on raising capital for OpenAI, which was founded as a nonprofit AI safety group.

NBC News - Business - 1 day ago

One-off £150 energy bills discount for elligble households

Households eligible for the Warm Home Discount scheme will be informed by letters, with the first sent out this week

Evening Standard - Business - 1 day ago

Britain's energy bills problem - and why firms are paid huge sums to stop producing power

Could the government's radical plan to change the way the UK distributes electricity really bring down bills - or just lead to a postcode lottery?

BBC News - Science - 1 day ago

Buying a home? Here's how to save on the hidden €10,000 bill

Stamp duty, insurance and valuation fees can all come as a shock to buyers who have already maxed out budgets

Irish Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

The world is better off for Bill Gates, the climate debate may not be

Bill Gates has raised eyebrows with a blog post professing an optimistic outlook on climate change.

Sydney Morning Herald - Environment - 1 day ago

Workers' rights bill set for parliamentary 'ping pong'

Defiant peers in the House of Lords have maintained their stand-off with the government over proposed reforms.

Sky News - Business - 1 day ago

Texas honeymooners trapped in Jamaica as Category 5 Hurricane Melissa slams island

Texas newlyweds Kasydee and Hunter Bishop are trapped near Montego Bay, Jamaica, as Hurricane Melissa approaches as a Category 5 storm with 175 mph winds.

Fox News - Environment - 1 day ago

Illinois House Democrats float taxes on streaming services, billionaires to fund Chicago-area transit reform

Transit negotiators say they expect to pass a bill this week, but it's not clear if Senate Democrats will back the new tax proposals, which would also hit large concert tickets.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 1 day ago

AI data center in Louisiana brings unwanted construction, rising energy bills -- Louisiana approved Meta's $10 billion project in August, saying it would bring "hope" for economic growth, but some experts say the center's power demands will raise customers' power bills​ statewide.

Louisiana approved Meta's $10 billion project in August, saying it would bring "hope" for economic growth, but some experts say the center's power demands will raise customers' power bills​ statewide.

CBS News - Technology - 1 day ago

Bill C-9 puts Canadians' Charter rights in peril -- Michael Karanicolas -- October 27, 2025

The Combatting Hate Act is far too broad in the powers it grants to police and prosecutors in dealing with protests

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 1 day ago

Westinghouse, Cameco, Brookfield partner in $80-billion project to build nuclear plants

Large reactors to be built in U.S. with Japanese funding and financing arranged by Washington

The Globe and Mail - Business - 1 day ago

Billie Eilish's Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour Has Just 10 Shows Left: How to Secure Sold-Out Tickets

The Grammy-winning artist is rounding out her 106-show run this November in five more cities: New Orleans, Tulsa, Austin, Phoenix and San Francisco. Here's how fans can snag (and save on) seats with THR-exclusive promo codes.

Hollywood Reporter - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Bill Gates sees the light on global warming — but will lefty climate warriors follow suit?

Suddenly, Bill Gates is admitting that climate change won’t lead to “humanity’s demise” after all.

New York Post - Opinion - 1 day ago

Texas sues Tylenol makers J&J and Kenvue, citing unproven link between the drug and autism -- Jonathan Stempel -- News

The lawsuit by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton comes weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump linked Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism in children. The claim is a long-standing one that researchers have not found conclusive evidence to support.

CBC News - Health - 1 day ago

Texas attorney general sues Tylenol makers over autism claims -- He accuses them of hiding alleged dangers from the drug, following the Trump administration's unproven claim it is linked to autism.

He accuses them of hiding alleged dangers from the drug, following the Trump administration's unproven claim it is linked to autism.

BBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Bill Gates Now Dismissing Climate Change As 'Doomsday' Alarmism

Scientists quickly condemned the billionaire philanthropist's claim that the "doomsday outlook" on climate change has gone too far.

Huffington Post - Science - 1 day ago

Why is Amazon spending billions of dollars to expand but slashing 14,000 jobs?

Amazon will cut about 14,000 corporate jobs as the online retail giant ramps up spending on artificial intelligence.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 2 days ago

Texas sues Tylenol makers J&J and Kenvue, citing unproven link between the drug and autism -- Jonathan Stempel

The lawsuit by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton comes weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump linked Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism in children. The claim is a long-standing one that researchers have not found conclusive evidence to support.

CBC News - World - 2 days ago

Bill Gates Backtracks on Climate Alarmism, but Still Embraces Plenty of Extreme Positions

In a recent memo, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has pushed back against what he calls a "doomsday outlook" on climate change, signaling a shift in his views on the risks posed by a warming planet. Despite the move, he remains an extremist on a variety of issues, including his belief that we need a new "god" for humans to worship in the age of AI.

Breitbart - Technology - 2 days ago

Quebec's disastrous forest reform bill was killed, but the threat remains

A deeply flawed vision of forest management persists within the provincial government.

Aljazeera - Environment - 2 days ago

Bill Gates calls for 'strategic pivot' in climate change fight

In a memo released Tuesday, Gates said the world's primary goal should instead be to prevent suffering, particularly for those in the toughest conditions in the world's poorest countries.

NBC News - Science - 2 days ago

Texas sues Tylenol makers J&J and Kenvue, claiming they hid drug's autism risks

The makers of Tylenol, Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, were sued on Tuesday by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who accused them of knowingly hiding the drug’s links to autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

CTV News - Health - 2 days ago

Texas Sues Tylenol Maker Over Allegedly Omitting Evidence of Autism Link From Marketing

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is requesting that the court block Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue from deceptive advertising of Tylenol in Texas.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Some doctors eye leaving Quebec amid 'insulting' bill affecting their pay

The province’s health minister says the government’s motivation is Quebecers without access to a doctor after tabling a bill tying part of doctors’ pay to collective performance targets, forcing an end to their pressure tactics resisting such changes and imposing fines on those who attempt to leave the public system or the province.

CBC News - Health - 2 days ago

Why Podcast Advertisers Are Holding Back Close to $1 Billion

A new survey from podcast ad agency Oxford Road finds a lack of clear measurement metrics across audio and video platforms is giving advertisers pause.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Billions squandered on asylum hotels because of Home Office 'incompetence'

Home Office oversight over asylum accommodation is chaotic and incompetent, causing costs to spiral, influential group of MPs warns

Independent UK - Politics - 3 days ago

MPs say Home Office 'squandered' billions on asylum hotels

The Home Affairs Committee said the Home Office's "incompetent delivery" has left the department unable to cope with a surge in demand, forcing it to rely on hotels

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Locals in College Football: Northwest schools rule Texas-based Lone Star Conference

Central Washington and Western Oregon are common destinations for local players to continue their football careers.

The Columbian - Sports - 3 days ago

Kamala Harris slams billionaires over 'tyrant' Donald Trump

Kamala Harris has hit out at the “many” billionaires who she claims are “bending the knee at the foot” of “tyrant” Donald Trump. Appearing on BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg (26 October), the former vice president said: “There are many that have capitulated since day one who are bending the knee at the foot of a tyrant. I believe, for many reasons, including they want to be next to power because they want to, perhaps, have a merger approved or avoid an investigation.

Independent UK - US News - 4 days ago

B.C. billionaire Ruby Liu loses court fight to take over Hudson's Bay properties -- Tara Deschamps -- -

An Ontario court has ruled against a B.C. billionaire who spent the summer fighting for the right to occupy and start businesses in the former Hudson’s Bay properties.

CBC News - Business - 4 days ago

2 doctors' federations to challenge Quebec's special bill forcing new deal -- Cassandra Yanez-Leyton -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- Montreal -- |

The federation representing Quebec's medical specialists says it's already taken steps to challenge the premier's special legislation tabled Friday morning to force through changes to the compensation model for doctors. Bill 2 was adopted into law just before 4 a.m. on Saturday.

CBC News - Health - 4 days ago

A humming annoyance or jobs boom? Life next to 199 data centres -- Data centres were billed as a boon to Virginia's economy. Now, residents are concerned about their impact on real estate and electricity costs.

Data centres were billed as a boon to Virginia’s economy. Now, residents are concerned about their impact on real estate and electricity costs.

BBC News - Technology - 4 days ago

Billups appears to be unnamed conspirator alleged to have leaked NBA game plan

Miami Heat player Terry Rozier is accused in the same indictment of participating in a scheme that exploited confidential information to make bets on games.

CNBC - Politics - 5 days ago

Heat and Blazers win first NBA games since Rozier and Billups arrests

New York: In their first game since guard Terry Rozier was arrested in an FBI sports gambling probe, his Miami Heat teammates unleashed a scoring barr...

Peninsula Qatar - Sports - 5 days ago

States jostle over $50 billion rural health fund as Trump's Medicaid cuts trigger scramble

WASHINGTON — Nationwide, states are racing to win their share of a new $50 billion rural health fund. But helping rural hospitals, as originally envisioned, is quickly becoming a quaint idea.

The Columbian - Health - 6 days ago

North Korea Accused Of Stealing $2.84 Billion In Crypto Since 2024 With China's Help

Report finds North Korea stole $2.84 billion in cryptocurrency since 2024, laundering funds through Chinese networks and overseas IT workers.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 7 days ago

Texas Church Forgives Alleged Pumpkin Thieves

Disciples of Christ First Christian Church in Katy, Texas, is grateful that two alleged thieves returned pumpkins from the parish patch after they were caught on surveillance footage putting them in the trunk of a car one night recently.

Inside Edition - Weird - 9 days ago

Bill Nye Did Not Hold Back His Criticism Of 'Petulant' Trump's Science Agenda At 'No Kings' Rally

“This president and his associates cannot tolerate dissent. To them, our free speech is frightening,” Nye said.

Huffington Post - Science - 11 days ago

Judge Awards Family Close To $1 Billion After Botched Baby Delivery

Anyssa Zancanella was rushed to a hospital in Utah six years ago after her water broke. The family says the nurses were so green, they gave her dangerous doses of a labor-inducing drug.

Inside Edition - Health - 12 days ago

Officer Pulls Woman From Burning Car On Texas Highway

A driver was lucky to have been spotted by this officer, who rushed to help her in her time of need.

Inside Edition - US News - 13 days ago

Govt 'waives August power bills' for flood-affected consumers

The federal government has exempted flood-hit consumers from paying August electricity bills, sources in the Power Division confirmed to Geo News on Friday.Flash floods killed at least 1,037...

International The News - Business - 13 days ago

This Issue Causes $1 Billion of Damage Each Year. Nobody Is Talking About It. -- Nick Ripatrazone

Next week’s rain might be the start of a sinkhole near you.

Slate - Business - 13 days ago

Newsom, styling himself as a transgender rights ally, vetoes health bill advocates supported

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have expanded access to hormone therapy, a top priority for the trans community.

Los Angeles Times - Health - 13 days ago

GM to take a $1.6-billion hit as policy shifts force reassessment of EV plans -- October 14, 2025

Auto maker’s announcement follows the end of EV tax incentives and relaxing emissions rules in the U.S.

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 13 days ago

Brookfield to invest $5-billion with Bloom Energy to power AI data centres -- October 13, 2025

Partnership is first phase of a plan to build ‘AI factories’ to meet escalating energy demand

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 13 days ago

$2-billion mega-development in Skid Row clears major hurdle with L.A. officials

Commissioners unanimously recommended the construction of Fourth & Central in the Skid Row neighborhood.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 15 days ago

Disabled Idaho Students Lack Access to Playgrounds and Lunchrooms. Historic $2 Billion Funding Will Do Little to Help.

Despite federal law, disabled students can’t access playgrounds, lunchrooms, classes and bathrooms. With added funding, school districts are still unable to make necessary fixes.

ProPublica - Top Stories - 15 days ago

Defamation charges filed against those who exposed the billion-dollar scam network in Thailand and Cambodia

Thailand MP Rangsiman Rome questioned the motive for filing defamation charges: “Is this really about damage to reputation or is it an attempt to silence criticism and protect something bigger?”

Global Voices - Business - 15 days ago

Feds seize $15 billion from alleged forced labor scam built on "human suffering"

Scams like this one net billions from well-educated victims.

Ars Technica - Business - 15 days ago

Here's why Bill Nelson thinks Musk must rethink his Mars plan

The former NASA astronaut and the agency’s 14th administrator says it’s not a matter of if we go to the Red Planet — but when

Independent UK - Science - 16 days ago

Oura reaches $11 billion valuation with new $900 million fundraise

Oura reaches $11 billion valuation with new $900 million fundraise.

CNBC - Health - 16 days ago

Billions needed to rebuild Gaza after Israeli destruction: Experts

Two years of Israel’s genocide left the Gaza Strip physically shattered, socially fractured, and economically paralyzed. With more than half of its...

Daily Sabah - World - 17 days ago

Crypto bloodbath wipes out billions, but signs of stabilization emerge

Bitcoin falls as leveraged traders face billions in liquidations following U.S. tariff announcement on Chinese technology imports.

Fox News - Business - 18 days ago

Elon Musk Hired a Dozen Texas Lobbyists This Year. State Law Keeps the Extent of Their Influence Under Wraps.

Musk, the billionaire businessman behind Tesla and SpaceX, influenced several new Texas laws this year. How his lobbyists came about these wins, however, is more of a mystery.

ProPublica - Politics - 20 days ago

SoftBank shares soar 11% after it agrees to buy ABB robotics unit for $5.4 billion

Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index hit a fresh record high earlier in the session.

CNBC - World - 21 days ago

Oregon Fast-Tracks Renewable Energy Projects as Trump Bill Ends Tax Incentives

Gov. Tina Kotek ordered the move, which follows reporting by Oregon Public Broadcasting and ProPublica that highlighted impediments green energy advocates blame for the state’s poor ranking when it comes to the growth of renewables.

ProPublica - Environment - 21 days ago

Salesforce says it won't pay extortion demand in 1 billion records breach

Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters gave Salesforce until Friday to pay or else.

Ars Technica - Business - 22 days ago

$2 Billion in Crypto Assets Stolen by North Korean Hackers in 2025: Report

Stolen funds are believed to be funneled to the North Korean regime’s weapons programs.

Epoch Times - Business - 22 days ago

Billionaires, Zionists and a UN official: Tony Blair's proposed team for Gaza

Aryeh Lightstone, Naguib Sawiris, Marc Rowan and Sigrid Kaag were named in the leaked Blair plan for Gaza

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 27 days ago

Elon Musk becomes the first person to hit $500 billion net worth: Forbes -- Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday became the first person ever to achieve a net worth of nearly $500 billion, propelled by a rebound in the EV company's shares and surging valuations of the tech entrepreneur's other startups this year.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday became the first person ever to achieve a net worth of nearly $500 billion, propelled by a rebound in the EV company’s shares and surging valuations of the tech entrepreneur’s other startups this year.

First Post - Technology - 28 days ago

A new US bill to replace H-1B lottery system? What it means for Indian workers and Big Tech -- The H-1B visa programme is facing its biggest shake-up in decades. US lawmakers are pushing bipartisan bills to raise wages, tighten hiring rules, and end the lottery system in favour of higher pay-based selection. India accounts for 71 per cent of H-1B approvals

The H-1B visa programme is facing its biggest shake-up in decades. US lawmakers are pushing bipartisan bills to raise wages, tighten hiring rules, and end the lottery system in favour of higher pay-based selection. India accounts for 71 per cent of H-1B approvals

First Post - Technology - 29 days ago

Jared Kushner, Saudi Arabia Team Up To Buy Video Game Developer For $55 Billion

The Electronic Arts deal is the largest leveraged buyout in history.

Huffington Post - Business - 1 month ago

Is America in a New Gilded Age? | CBS Reports -- When tech billionaires were given a front row-seat at the latest presidential inauguration - and the world's richest man gained unprecedented power over federal agencies - questions about the growing influence of today's tycoons took center stage. Is America in a new Gilded Age, or is this just the latest chapter in its struggle to balance wealth, power and democracy?

When tech billionaires were given a front row-seat at the latest presidential inauguration — and the world's richest man gained unprecedented power over federal agencies — questions about the growing influence of today's tycoons took center stage. Is America in a new Gilded Age, or is this just the latest chapter in its struggle to balance wealth, power and democracy?

CBS News - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Why LA County Is Borrowing Billions: How Abuse Cases Could Affect California Cities Financially

Los Angeles County and its schools are now facing billions in legal settlements as victims come forward about abuse they suffered decades ago. A 2019 law g...

Epoch Times - US News - 1 month ago

Trump Says America's Oil Industry Is Cleaner Than Other Countries'. New Data Shows Massive Emissions From Texas Wells.

The oil industry touts Texas as a success story in controlling climate-warming methane emissions. The state’s regulator, however, grants nearly every request to burn or vent gas into the atmosphere.

ProPublica - Environment - 1 month ago

Labor Day battle cry: Billionaires didn't build this country – workers did, and they'll take it back

Workers have tremendous collective power to demand better conditions and challenge corporations through strikes, organizing and union action.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 month ago

A Texas Congressman Is Quietly Helping Elon Musk Pitch a $760M Plan to Build Tunnels Under Houston to Ease Flooding

For years, experts in Houston have been studying the idea of building massive tunnels to divert floodwaters and save lives and property. Now Elon Musk’s tunneling company wants a piece of the project.

ProPublica - Environment - 2 months ago

Jet-Engine Maker Pratt & Whitney Gets $2.9 Billion Contract Modification for Fighter-Jet Work -- About 30% of the work will be carried out in Connecticut, with the vast majority of the in-state production set to take place...

About 30% of the work will be carried out in Connecticut, with the vast majority of the in-state production set to take place at Pratt's manufacturing plants in East Hartford and Middletown.

Military.com - Technology - 2 months ago

The Texas Redistricting Fight Has Been the Testing Ground for the Trump Administration's Latest Legal Strategy

The administration has been testing a strategy of using the courts as leverage to force political outcomes. In Texas, the state’s leaders and conservative activists have been willing, if not eager, collaborators.

ProPublica - Politics - 2 months ago

Bullish Crypto Exchange Soars in NYSE Debut, Market Cap Briefly Tops $92 Billion

Investors piled into Bullish’s public debut, signaling growing trust in regulated crypto platforms as bitcoin’s year-long rally fuels market optimism.

Epoch Times - Business - 2 months ago

The IRS Says Churches Can Now Endorse Candidates. That Could Give Texas Pastors More Power Than Ever.

While the IRS move applies across the country, Texas — with more than 200 megachurches — will be the epicenter for pastors and congregations to test out their new influence, one expert said.

ProPublica - Politics - 2 months ago

Retirees face staggering 6-figure health care bill when leaving the workforce

A Fidelity study shows 65-year-old retirees need $172,500 for healthcare costs, with Medicare coverage gaps requiring supplemental insurance planning.

Fox News - Business - 3 months ago

Musk's driverless dream: Tesla announces June 12 rollout for robotaxi in Austin -- Tesla is eying for June 12 to launch its highly-anticipated robotaxi in Austin. However, billionaire Elon Musk's company has its share of hurdles in launching the landmark service

Tesla is eying for June 12 to launch its highly-anticipated robotaxi in Austin. However, billionaire Elon Musk’s company has its share of hurdles in launching the landmark service

First Post - Technology - 3 months ago

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Is Outsourcing More of His Office's Work to Costly Private Lawyers

Despite having an office of hundreds of attorneys, Ken Paxton is frequently opting for private lawyers — many to whom he has personal or political ties — to argue on behalf of Texas. One attorney cost taxpayers more than $24,000 for a day’s work.

ProPublica - Politics - 3 months ago

Texas flood recovery volunteers find dignity in helping victims

Janice Riley, Michelle Annette, and Lisa Aguillen reflect on volunteering with Kerrville flood victims, witnessing heartbreaking loss and moments of hope in the Texas community

Fox News - Environment - 3 months ago

Texas Lawmakers Largely Ignored Recommendations Aimed at Helping Rural Areas Like Kerr County Prepare for Flooding

Texas lawmakers’ inaction on flood prevention often hits rural and economically disadvantaged communities the hardest, experts said.

ProPublica - Environment - 3 months ago

Texas county makes huge update to missing persons list after flood, with most found safe

Kerr County teams have located most of the 160 people previously unaccounted for in the wake of the July 4th Texas flooding, with just three still missing.

Fox News - Environment - 3 months ago

Texas Officials Say They Didn't See the Flood Coming. Oral Histories Show Residents Have Long Warned of Risks.

After a tragedy, records from local archives can help us understand how a community understands itself. Here’s some of what we learned following the devastating July 4 flooding in Texas.

ProPublica - Environment - 3 months ago

Some Texas Officials Didn't Respond to Flood Alerts, Echoing the Tragedies of Hurricane Helene

Weather warnings predicted devastation from both the Texas floods and Hurricane Helene. But in both disasters, people were left in harm’s way.

ProPublica - Environment - 3 months ago

Texas Overhauls Anti-Abortion Program That Spent Tens of Millions of Taxpayer Dollars With Little Oversight

After a ProPublica and CBS News investigation revealed that Texas’ funding pipeline for anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers is riddled with waste, nonprofits in the program must now provide a detailed accounting of their expenses.

ProPublica - Health - 3 months ago

The Texas Flash Flood Is a Preview of the Chaos to Come

Climate change is making disasters more common, more deadly and far more costly, even as the federal government is running away from the policies that might begin to protect the nation.

ProPublica - Environment - 3 months ago

Inside Elon Musk's Stellar Year at the Texas Capitol

While Elon Musk took Washington, D.C., by storm, his company representatives and lobbyists were also notching up big political wins in the heart of his vast business empire: Texas.

ProPublica - Politics - 3 months ago

A "Striking" Trend: After Texas Banned Abortion, More Women Nearly Bled to Death During Miscarriage

A new ProPublica data analysis adds to the mounting evidence that abortion bans have made the common experience of first-trimester miscarriage far more dangerous.

ProPublica - Health - 3 months ago

Miscarriage Is Increasingly Dangerous for Women in Texas, Our Analysis Shows. Here's How We Did It.

Using seven years of hospital discharge data, we found that the number of blood transfusions during emergency room visits for first-trimester miscarriage shot up by 54% since Texas banned abortion.

ProPublica - Health - 3 months ago

Texas Lawmakers Pull Funding for Child Identification Kits Again After Newsrooms Report They Don't Work

For the second legislative session, lawmakers have withdrawn funding for a company selling kits that promise to help find missing kids after ProPublica and The Texas Tribune reported there’s no evidence to support that claim.

ProPublica - Politics - 4 months ago

Texas Lawmakers Push to Enforce Election Transparency Law After Newsrooms Found School Districts Failed to Comply

ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found nearly three dozen school districts were missing required campaign finance reports online. Now lawmakers are pushing to impose steep penalties on local governments that fail to abide by the law.

ProPublica - Politics - 5 months ago

Texas Lawmakers Are Again Pushing to Spend Millions on Kits to Find Missing Kids. Experts Say They Don't Work.

Texas legislators slipped millions for child ID kits into a 1,000-page budget proposal. The move comes two years after they quietly cut funding for such kits following a ProPublica and Texas Tribune report that showed there’s no evidence they work.

ProPublica - Politics - 5 months ago

Arizona Has Recovered Just 5% of Taxpayer Dollars Lost in a $2.5 Billion Medicaid Fraud Scheme

The state has so far indicted more than 100 individuals and recouped $125 million. But despite state and federal efforts, it’s likely that most of the stolen taxpayer money won’t be recovered, officials say.

ProPublica - Health - 5 months ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton Won't Face Federal Corruption Charges as He Gains Momentum for Likely Senate Run

The federal criminal investigation was the most serious legal threat the once-embattled Republican faced. With the probe now over, Paxton is gearing up to likely challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in 2026.

ProPublica - Politics - 6 months ago

How Elon Musk, George Soros and Other Billionaires Are Shaping the Most Expensive Court Race in U.S. History

Ten years ago, Wisconsin approved unlimited political spending. Now, as spending for its Supreme Court race surpasses more than $80 million, some campaign reformers are wondering if the state is reaching a tipping point.

ProPublica - Politics - 7 months ago

How Texas Conservatives Use At-Large School Board Elections to Influence What Students Learn

In six Texas districts that used at-large voting systems, ideologically driven conservatives successfully helped elect school board members who have moved aggressively to ban or remove educational materials that teach children about diversity.

ProPublica - Politics - 7 months ago

The story of Chinese Americans who call Texas home

Some trace back for generations in the Lone Star State, which today has the third-largest Asian American population in the US

Voice of America - World - 7 months ago

Trump, Taiwanese chipmaker announce new $100 billion plan to build five new US factories

‘It’s a matter of national security for us,’ Trump says

Voice of America - Technology - 7 months ago

Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour ends with $2 billion in ticket sales

Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" earned $2 billion in gross ticket sales, according to The New York Times. Swift took the stage for the final time on Dec. 8 in Vancouver.

Fox News - Business - 10 months ago

'Inside Out 2' Becomes First Animated Movie To Sell $1 Billion Worth Of Tickets Outside US

The milestone marked the second record set by the Pixar Animation Studios sequel, which last month surpassed Pixar's "Frozen II" as the highest-grossing animated feature.

International Business Times - Entertainment - 10 months ago

OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT, on trajectory to bring in $1 billion

OpenAI, the firm that made AI chatbot ChatGPT, will reportedly bring in 10 figures of revenue on its current trajectory, according to a Tuesday report from The Information.

Fox News - Business - 1 year ago

Abramovich flew to Ankara, might sell Chelsea FC to Turkish billionaire: report

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, the owner of the Chelsea Football Club, flew to Turkey on Wednesday, as he aims to finalize the sale of Chelsea, according to a special report by the Dailymail news website.

Turkish Minute - Sports - 2 years ago