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COMMENT - Banking in 2026: When money becomes invisible - Analysts estimate that generative AI could unlock $340 billion of value for banks - 15m ago - 4 - m read

Explore the future of banking in 2026, where AI, embedded finance, and real-time payments transform money into an invisible utility. Discover how Gulf banks are poised to redefine their roles in this digital landscape.

Gulf News - Opinion - 12 minutes ago

Ukraine and Russia 'exchange drone strikes on energy grids': Latest

Kyiv is discussing the possibility of hosting US troops as part of peace talks with US president Donald Trump.

Independent UK - World - 3 hours ago

Trump calls for 'peace on Earth,' vows to 'get to bottom' of Minn. multibillion-dollar fraud scandal at New Year's bash

The president, wearing a tuxedo, briefly spoke to reporters outside the club’s ballroom, with Melania standing by his side in a stunning silver dress.

New York Post - US News - 4 hours ago

Chilly reception to National Grid's bid to hike gas rates -- "Investments in clean energy and efficiency offer the most effective path to long-term affordability," writes one stakeholder.

"Investments in clean energy and efficiency offer the most effective path to long-term affordability," writes one stakeholder.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 6 hours ago

Trump vetoes first bills of his second term -- Trump vetoed a bill on a Colorado water project he said wasn't economically viable, but one of his allies questioned if he had political motives. -- US & Canada

Trump vetoed a bill on a Colorado water project he said wasn't economically viable, but one of his allies questioned if he had political motives.

BBC News - US News - 7 hours ago

Dust to data centers: The year AI tech giants, and billions in debt, began remaking the American landscape

Big Tech is remaking the U.S. map into an AI empire — kingdom-scale data centers, unprecedented debt, power constraints, and a near-religious belief in scaling.

CNBC - Opinion - 8 hours ago

Billionaires' boom: World's richest got $3.3 trillion richer in 2025

The world’s 500 richest people added a record amount to their fortunes last year. Here are some of the year’s biggest winners and losers.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 8 hours ago

$1 billion of pain: Australia furious over China's shock beef tariffs

The Australian Meat Industry Council says the measures could slash its beef exports to China by about a third.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Dust to data centers: The year tech giants, billions in debt, began remaking the American landscape

Big Tech is remaking the U.S. map into an AI empire — kingdom-scale data centers, unprecedented debt, power constraints, and a near-religious belief in scaling.

CNBC - Technology - 11 hours ago

Dust to data centers: The year AI tech, billions in debt, began remaking America

Big Tech is remaking the U.S. map into an AI empire — kingdom-scale data centers, unprecedented debt, power constraints, and a near-religious belief in scaling.

CNBC - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Bulls coach Billy Donovan unveils new-look rotation in win over Pelicans

Forward Isaac Okoro talked about a "next-man-up" mentality, especially with how much Donovan has been preaching it since Monday, and against New Orleans there was the first glimpse of what that would look like in a 134-118 win.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

The rise of DTLA: Car crashes, costly surgeries and a $4-billion sex abuse settlement

A Times investigation examines how Downtown LA Law Group, a firm at the center of L.A. County's historic settlement over sex abuse in government facilities, rapidly amassed thousands of clients and became a subject of a district attorney's probe into alleged misconduct.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 11 hours ago

Household energy bills rise as temperatures plummet

The 0.2% increase to Ofgem’s energy price cap amounts to an average overall bill of £1,758 a year, up from the current £1,755.

Evening Standard - Business - 11 hours ago

California AG admits 'billionaire tax' would sink state revenues

The state’s own Attorney General Rob Bonta wants to make sure taxpayers understand the long term impact of a “2026 Billionaire Tax Act.”

New York Post - Politics - 13 hours ago

Boebert criticizes Trump's veto of bipartisan water bill he labeled a waste of taxpayer funds

GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert criticized President Donald Trump after the president vetoed a unanimously approved bill she co-sponsored, which would have lowered payments for a local Colorado water pipeline project.

One America News Network - US News - 14 hours ago

A billion chatbot users can't be wrong ... or can they?

It’s a job description for the 21st century: human-AI relationship coach. But this job is all about the humans.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

NO ONE saw the 49ers coming as possible No. 1 seed 👀 Bills the lone Must-Win squad | First Things First

Nick Wright unveils his NFL Tiers going into Week 18 and 2026, featuring the Jacksonville Jaguars, Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers.

Fox News - Sports - 15 hours ago

Trump loosens medical marijuana rules, California billionaires eye leaving the state

Trump reclassifies marijuana for medical use, opening the door to Big Ag ambitions and a proposed wealth tax sends West Coast billionaires scrambling. Meanwhile, Paramount-Skydance circles Warner...

New York Post - Health - 15 hours ago

Chevy Chase's good and bad sides — from comedy peak to cocaine, brawls with Bill Murray and decades of being a jerk

"He’s genuinely an unusual character, even by Hollywood standards ... a combustible cocktail of DNA and sensibilities that all joined forces to make his personality," James Andrew...

New York Post - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Tax agency says more than $10 billion in pandemic benefits must be repaid

The Canada Revenue Agency says it’s owed $10.35 billion in COVID-19 benefits.

CTV News - Business - 17 hours ago

These bipartisan bills were noncontroversial, until Trump vetoed them

When asked whether the vetoes were punishment, the White House did not answer and instead referred to Trump's statements explaining the vetoes.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 20 hours ago

Washington awarded $181 million from federal rural health fund from 'One Big Beautiful Bill'

SPOKANE — The federal allocation to Washington for rural health care appears to have been trimmed because it has not implemented some of President Donald Trump's goals.

The Columbian - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

How is Trump's Big Beautiful Bill changing US taxes and healthcare in 2026?

Big changes are coming in the new year as healthcare subsidies expire and requirements for food assistance take effect.

Aljazeera - US News - 21 hours ago

The 'billionaire next door' bows out

Warren Buffett, the legendary investor who made billions at the intersection of Wall Street and Main Street, retires as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at age 95.

NBC News - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

NFL Week 18 story lines: Will the losing coach of Ravens-Steelers get fired? Will the Bills tank to get the Patriots?

Still to be determined in Week 18 are two division titles, both No. 1 seeds, and the final seeding for 11 teams.

Boston Globe - Sports - 1 day ago

Billboards Telling Troops to 'Obey Only Lawful Orders' -- Billboards near Florida military bases urge troops to obey only lawful orders, following a viral political video and raising...

Billboards near Florida military bases urge troops to obey only lawful orders, following a viral political video and raising questions about military law and outside legal advocacy.

Military.com - Top Stories - 1 day ago

UK energy bills to fall by £138 in April, experts predict

But households are expecting a rise in bills on New Year’s Day as colder weather hits the country

Independent UK - Business - 1 day ago

Annual energy bill to fall by more than £100 in April

The key reason bills are rising from New Year's Day is due to policy costs added to bills, some of which are now being removed.

Sky News - Business - 1 day ago

The sun converts about 4 million tons of mass to energy every second

Did you know that the Post Office has been answering letters to Santa since 1912, and that a newspaper ad typo started a beloved Santa tracking tradition?

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

QatarEnergy reduces fuel prices for January 2026

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy has announced on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, the fuel prices for January 2026. According to its announcement, the prices fo...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Beyoncé is officially a billionaire, Forbes says

She is the fifth musician to ever reach billionaire status, according to the outlet.

NBC News - Business - 1 day ago

A billion chatbot users can't be wrong ... or can they? Let's ask a human

It’s a job description for the 21st century: human-AI relationship coach. But this job is all about the humans.

Sydney Morning Herald - Technology - 1 day ago

Bank of Korea sold a net $1.745 billion for FX intervention in Q3

SEOUL, ‌Dec 31 : South Korea's foreign exchange authorities sold a net $1.745 billion in currency ‌market intervention transactions ‌in the third quarter, more than double the amount sold in ‍the second quarter, central bank data showed on Wednesday.It ​was the ‌fourth consecutive quarter authorit

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 1 day ago

Brigitte Bardot's death shrinks Billy Joel's 'We Didn't Start the Fire' list to just 3 living names

Brigitte Bardot dies at 91, leaving only three people alive from Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire" song. The French actress was among 59 notable figures.

Fox News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Bills Move Up Despite Loss & a Familiar Team Returns to Danny's Top 10 — Do You Agree? 👀🔥

Nick Wright, Kevin Wildes, Chris Broussard, and Danny Parkins debate whether this game changes your view on Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams. Danny Parkins then drops his latest Top 10, revealing surprises and shakeups in the rankings.

Fox News - Sports - 1 day ago

Beyoncé becomes 5th musician to join the billionaire club -- Abby Hughes -- -

The elusive pop star can credit her massive catalogue of hits and high-grossing tours for pushing her into 10-figure territory, according to Forbes — though a few business ventures, concert films and live performances have added to her wealth.

CBC News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Welsh MP racks up £7k travel bill in one year visiting 11 countries

Nick Thomas-Symonds was appointed a minister for EU relations in Keir Starmer's government

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 1 day ago

'Amazon of Korea' Coupang Offers $1.17 Billion in Compensation After Massive Data Breach

Coupang, the e-commerce giant often called the "Amazon of Korea," has announced a compensation plan worth $1.17 billion for 34 million users affected by a massive data breach disclosed in November.

Breitbart - Technology - 1 day ago

SoftBank has fully funded $40 billion investment in OpenAI, sources tell CNBC

Companies have been spending big on AI infrastructure to support growing compute and connectivity needs.

CNBC - Technology - 1 day ago

Meta acquires AI startup with Chinese roots for more than $2 billion

Meta to Buy Manus, an AI Startup With Chinese Roots

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 1 day ago

AI investor focus flips to data centers as cloud giants pour billions into California facilities

Investors are shifting focus from chip makers like Nvidia to infrastructure 'pick-and-shovel' companies supplying power, cooling and construction services.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 1 day ago

SoftBank to buy data center firm DigitalBridge for $4 billion in AI push

Japan's SoftBank on Monday said it has agreed to buy data center investment firm DigitalBridge for $4 billion.

CNBC - Technology - 1 day ago

Silicon Valley Founders Warn They May Flee If California Billionaire Tax Passes

Silicon Valley billionaires warn a proposed California wealth tax could drive founders and jobs out of the state.

International Business Times - Business - 2 days ago

From OpenAI to Nvidia, firms channel billions into AI in 2025

The year 2025 will go into the history books as one in which artificial intelligence dominated, propelling technology companies' valuation to new...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 2 days ago

Which celebrities are billionaires? Beyonce joins list

As Beyoncé becomes the fifth musician to reach billionaire status, what other celebrities have made the list?

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Ed Miliband to invest in solar power to create 'zero bill' homes

The government is expected to allocate as much as £13bn over the next four years to cut emissions and reduce energy bills

Independent UK - Politics - 2 days ago

UK's Octopus Energy to spinoff AI unit Kraken at $8.65 billion valuation

British renewable energy startup Octopus Energy is set to spin out its AI tech unit Kraken Technologies, as an independent company valued at $8.65 billion.

CNBC - Technology - 2 days ago

Octopus Energy sells stake in software arm Kraken, valuing unit at £6.4bn

The move paves the way for the demerger of Kraken Technologies and a possible stock market flotation.

Evening Standard - Business - 2 days ago

US Commits $2 Billion for Foreign Aid but Tells Agencies to 'Adapt, Shrink, or Die'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the agreement would help save American taxpayers money.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Three calls and three hits for Dollar Bill - what's next?

Dollar Bill revisits his uranium, silver and small-cap calls that came good - and explains why lithium and nickel may be next to stir after a long slump.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 2 days ago

'Only Trump can stop Russia': Millions face freezing winter, Ukraine energy executive warns

Ukraine's largest private energy company reports 90% of generation capacity damaged by Russian attacks, leaving over 1 million without power during freezing temperatures.

Fox News - World - 2 days ago

Beyonce declared a billionaire by Forbes magazine

U.S. singer Beyonce is now a billionaire, Forbes magazine said Monday, becoming only the fifth musician to achieve such a milestone.

CTV News - Entertainment - 2 days ago

'Landman' star Billy Bob Thornton's unexpected nude scene sparks mixed reactions from fans

"Landman" viewers stunned by Billy Bob Thornton's nude scene as the oil drama continues to push boundaries, prompting heated discussions among fans online.

Fox News - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Exclusive: Energy price distortions must end, Portuguese minister says

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Portugal's Energy and Environment Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho said ensuring a level playing field among member states will be "essential" to lowering electricity prices across the bloc in 2026.

Euronews - Environment - 2 days ago

American Manufacturing Win: Nvidia Acquires $5 Billion Stake in Intel

Nvidia, the world leader in AI chips, has purchased Intel shares worth $5 billion, carrying out a transaction announced in September that will contribute to Intel's ongoing recovery.

Breitbart - Technology - 2 days ago

Is Universe doomed to collapse? New dark energy study hints at 'Big Crunch'

A team of South Korean researchers have found that a mysterious force known as dark energy is changing our Universe in a way that could collapse it in a “Big Crunch.” The recent research...

International The News - Technology - 3 days ago

In Germany, demand is surging for inexpensive and easy-to-install at-home energy sources that reduce electricity costs.

The home-fitted renewable-energy sources are inexpensive and easy to install, and reduce electricity costs. Here's what can be learned from their surging popularity in Germany.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 3 days ago

From data center spas to servers in space: How the energy crunch is reshaping cloud computing

Data centre developers and designers are starting to get creative.

CNBC - Technology - 3 days ago

Carney announces $2.5-billion of ⁠aid for Ukraine during meeting with Zelensky

The Ukrainian President is on his way to Florida for meetings with Donald Trump, who is trying to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 4 days ago

America's richest tech titans reap $550 billion windfall from AI surge

The staggering total, up from $1.9 trillion at the start of the year, reflects Wall Street’s all-in bet on artificial intelligence.

New York Post - Technology - 5 days ago

Advocates urge Ottawa to include ban on animal-torture images in online harms bill

Canada urged to follow Britain’s lead and make social-media platforms remove content showing animal cruelty

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 6 days ago

Nvidia buying AI chip startup Groq's assets for about $20 billion

Nvidia is making its largest purchase ever, acquiring assets from nine-year-old chip startup Groq for about $20 billion.

CNBC - Technology - 6 days ago

London is picking up the bill for millions on out-of-work benefits

The number of people claiming state cash is spiralling. This issue is sending us into financial freefall

Evening Standard - Business - 8 days ago

Japan wants to boost nuclear power generation but the public is torn between energy needs and security risks.

Japan wants to boost nuclear power generation to slash its reliance on imported fossil fuels. The public is torn between energy needs and security risks.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 9 days ago

Fury as courts give warrants for energy firms to break into homes

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Evening Standard - Opinion - 9 days ago

Elon Musk wins appeal to restore his 2018 Tesla pay deal worth $56 billion

The ruling overturns a previous court decision that prompted a furious backlash from Musk and damaged Delaware's business-friendly reputation.

NBC News - Technology - 9 days ago

Larry Ellison offers US$40-billion to guarantee Paramount's Warner Bros bid

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has stepped in to personally guarantee US$40.4-billion in Paramount Skydance's latest effort to pry Warner Bros Discovery away from selling its prized Hollywood assets to streaming giant Netflix.

The Globe and Mail - Business - 9 days ago

North Korea stole billions in crypto in 2025, new research says

The report from Chainalysis comes as crypto theft has surged worldwide.

NBC News - Technology - 9 days ago

India's third energy front lies in the Arctic, and Russia holds the key to it

The Northern Sea Route is emerging in New Delhi’s strategy linking resource-rich Arctic and Russian Far East to its industrial base

Russia Today - Opinion - 9 days ago

From Agency Chaos to Dark Energy Shocks: How Politics, Health, Climate Policy and Space Science Defined 2025

A look back at 2025’s biggest science stories—from federal upheaval and public health setbacks to climate policy reversals and groundbreaking discoveries in space.

Scientific American - Top Stories - 10 days ago

Public Health -- From Agency Chaos to Dark Energy Shocks: How Politics, Health, Climate Policy and Space Science Defined 2025

A look back at 2025’s biggest science stories—from federal upheaval and public health setbacks to climate policy reversals and groundbreaking discoveries in space.

Scientific American - Health - 10 days ago

Google executive addresses calls to slow AI, highlights security and energy focus

Google executive urges responsible AI development, citing collaborations brought about by President Donald Trump's "Genesis Mission" for energy and cybersecurity innovation.

Fox News - Business - 10 days ago

The $393 billion crypto craze that could one day threaten banks

Donald Trump is a fan of these digital assets, and some analysts agree they are genuinely useful for moving money and could challenge lending giants.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 10 days ago

Elon Musk becomes first to achieve historic $700 billion worth after pay ruling

Elon Musk officially became the first person to achieve a major legal victory at the Delaware Supreme Court on Friday. His net worth primarily soared to $749 billion after the ruling restored Tesla...

International The News - Business - 11 days ago

Exact date to take energy meter reading before Ofgem price cap rise

The energy price cap is set to rise for millions of households in a matter of weeks

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 12 days ago

Bill Clinton pictured with Ghislaine Maxwell in Epstein files as staffer rages 'this isn't about him'

The former US President developed a social and philanthropic relationship with Jeffrey Epstein in the years after his term

WalesOnline - World - 12 days ago

Japan unveils $19 billion business target in Central Asia over five years

Japan and the five nations of Central Asia concluded a landmark summit in Tokyo on Saturday, December 20, setting a business target of US$19 billion. The meeting established a massive new...

International The News - Business - 12 days ago

Musk's appeal victory restores massive 2018 Tesla pay deal worth about $139 billion

Elon Musk’s pay package, originally worth $56 billion, was reportedly restored by the Delaware Supreme Court on Friday.This decision comes nearly two years after a lower court overturned the ...

International The News - Business - 12 days ago

Labour cracks down on nimbys as landmark planning bill passes

Landmark planning bill passes as government plans to speed up ‘sluggish’ system

Independent UK - Politics - 13 days ago

Supermarket handed £17m tax bill over rotisserie chicken bags

The food giant believed that it was exempt from the tax

Independent UK - Business - 13 days ago

Philippines' top 5 'under-billion' list of companies -- m read

Forbes lists gold miner, coffee-pizza maker, fibre broadband provider, and bank

Gulf News - Technology - 13 days ago

What the latest interest rates mean for mortgages, savings and bills

The Bank of England has cut the base rate to 3.75 per cent, the lowest level in three years

Independent UK - Business - 13 days ago

Dominican Republic wastes renewable energy while fossil fuel thermoelectric plants operate above legal limits

Non-compliance with Technical Minimum Power, causing a greater injection of fossil-fuel-generated energy into the grid, violates Dominican legislation and hinders climate commitments, especially when renewable energy companies’ production remains restricted.

Global Voices - Business - 13 days ago

European Union approves over $105 billion toward Ukraine aid package for next two years

European Union countries have agreed to allocate 90 billion euros ($105.5 billion) in aid to Ukraine for 2026 and 2027, the EU Council President said on Friday.

CNBC - Politics - 13 days ago

Worst day in history! Ferrari loses around $14 billion in 1 day

ALBAWABA - Ferrari lost nearly $14 billion in market value in a single day after revealing plans to produce its first fully electric car.The Italian lux

Albawaba - Business - 14 days ago

Netanyahu approves $35 billion gas deal with Egypt

ALBAWABA - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Wednesday his approval of the gas deal with Egypt.Netanyahu said that he had engaged i

Albawaba - Business - 14 days ago

Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Sinn Féin oppose Bill to ban fox hunting

Réada Cronin says she will continue trying to persuade Sinn Féin ardfheis to ban ‘abhorrent, cruel, barbaric’ activity

Irish Times - Politics - 14 days ago

'Does he even have enough money?' Bill Chisholm closed the deal of his life when he bought the Celtics.

Chisholm grew up a tortured Boston sports fan. As a billionaire in his 50s, he achieved every child's dream: He bought his favorite team.

Boston Globe - Sports - 14 days ago

Billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman is confirmed as new NASA chief

Isaacman was first nominated for the role year ago, but President Trump withdrew his nomination months later. Then Trump renominated Isaacman last month.

NBC News - Science - 14 days ago

China's green power in Angola: When clean energy comes with heavy debt

In recent years, Chinese international investment schemes have increasingly emphasized “green development” and a “Green Belt and Road,” with hydropower positioned as a climate-friendly alternative to fossil fuels.

Global Voices - Politics - 14 days ago

Sharjah National Oil Corporation Advances Vision for Energy Future Leveraging RISE with SAP

Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC) has signed an agreement with SAP to adopt RISE with SAP, marking a major milestone in its corporate drive toward

Albawaba - Business - 15 days ago

The $4.3 billion space telescope Trump tried to cancel is now complete

We're going to be making 3D movies of what is going on in the Milky Way galaxy."

Ars Technica - Science - 15 days ago

Utah leaders hinder efforts to develop solar energy supply

Solar power accounts for two-thirds of the new projects waiting to connect to the state’s power grid.

Ars Technica - Science - 15 days ago

U.S. halts implementation of $40-billion tech deal with Britain over digital, food regulation

The countries had reached a deal covering AI, quantum computing and nuclear energy during Trump’s state visit in September

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 15 days ago

EXCLUSIVE -- Waabi closes in on US$750-million financing, valuing driverless truck company at US$3-billion

Khosla, G2 Ventures and Uber among big investors in deal expected to close as early as this month

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 17 days ago

SpaceX sets $800 billion valuation in insider share deal ahead of 2026 IPO

SpaceX is reportedly preparing to go public next year and an insider has revealed a significant step, closely tied to its plan for a public listing, which the company expects to value at $800...

International The News - Business - 19 days ago

Investors commit quarter-billion dollars to startup designing "Giga" satellites

“If we build these platforms well, we get to ask new questions about what’s possible in orbit.”…

Ars Technica - Science - 19 days ago

Crypto fraudster sentenced for 15 years prison over $40 billion fraud

A South Korean national and former crypto entrepreneur had been had been sentenced to jail for an ‘epic’ fraud.Do Kwon, was co-founder of Singapore-based Terraform Labs, which developed...

International The News - Business - 20 days ago

Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI, licenses 200 characters for AI video app Sora

Three-year deal lets users create AI videos of Mickey Mouse, Darth Vader, and more.

Ars Technica - Business - 20 days ago

Disney invests $1-billion in OpenAI, licenses characters to Sora video tool

Deal announced as Disney demands Google stop using its content to feed and train its AI models

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 20 days ago

Instacart's AI-enabled pricing experiments may be inflating U.S. grocery bills, CR and Groundwork Collaborative investigation finds

A Consumer Reports and Groundwork Collaborative investigation found that some U.S. grocery prices differed by as much as 23 per cent per item from one Instacart customer to the next. In an inadvertently sent email, the company calls one pricing tactic “smart rounding.”

CTV News - Politics - 20 days ago

Eli Lilly to build $6 billion Alabama manufacturing plant for obesity pill

That added production capacity for Eli Lilly's obesity pill, orforglipron, is crucial as the company races to file for its approval.

CNBC - Health - 21 days ago

What China's energy sector can and cannot do for the Global South

Will South Asia’s energy future be determined by local needs or by the strategic interests of a rising great power?

Global Voices - Environment - 21 days ago

'Fit and well' Brit suffers stroke from daily energy drink habit

An otherwise healthy man had a stroke after drinking eight cans a day, sparking calls for tighter regulation.

Evening Standard - Health - 21 days ago

Billionaire who moved business to Florida now selling final property in blue city at discount

Billionaire Ken Griffin set to complete Chicago real estate exit as final condo reportedly goes under contract.

Fox News - Business - 22 days ago

Fit man nearly killed by his energy drink habit — what happened when his body finally crashed

Now there's more evidence that no matter how young or healthy you are, pounding energy drinks can lead to serious health issues.

New York Post - Weird - 22 days ago

Microsoft vows to protect 'digital sovereignty' in $7.5-billion Canadian data-centre expansion

Company pledges to resist all efforts to shut down service to government customers

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 23 days ago

Netflix strikes $72-billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's studio, streaming business

Deal would hand control of prized Hollywood assets to the streaming giant and is likely to face scrutiny from regulators

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 26 days ago

Netflix To Buy Warner Bros Discovery's Studios, Streaming Unit For $72 Billion

The deal is likely to face strong antitrust scrutiny in Europe and the U.S.

Huffington Post - Business - 27 days ago

US senators unveil bill to keep Trump from allowing AI chip sales to China

The bill comes as the Trump gov't mulls greenlighting sales of Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips to China.

Aljazeera - Science - 27 days ago

Nvidia's $100-billion deal with OpenAI not finalized, chip maker's CFO says

Deal would add to the $500-billion in bookings Nvidia has already secured, Colette Kress says

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 29 days ago

Influencers hit with €3.3m in tax bills as Revenue targets the sector

Social media influencers have stumped up €3.3m in tax after the Revenue Commissioners investigated their online activities.

Independent.ie - Business - 1 month ago

Karnataka's 2025 Devadasi Abolition Bill and the struggle for dignity in India

The Karnataka Devadasi Bill, 2025 aims to “conscientize” the public on the issue of getting girls and women dedicated as devadasis by subjecting to liberation from all hues of exploitation.

Global Voices - Entertainment - 1 month ago

This Major American Airport Is Getting a $1.7 Billion Facelift. Thank God. -- Alex Kirshner

After US Airways left Pittsburgh high and dry, yinzers finally built an airport on their own terms—and it’s incredible.

Slate - Business - 1 month ago

Japan announces $135 billion stimulus to boost economy and support consumers

The package is based on three pillars: addressing rising prices, achieving a strong economy, and strengthening defense and diplomatic capabilities.

CNBC - World - 1 month ago

EU energy policies 'illegal' – ex-Austrian foreign minister (VIDEO)

Ex-Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl has told RT the EU’s push to replace Russian gas and oil with US imports violates a key treaty

Russia Today - Business - 1 month ago

Made in India, driving in Europe: Desi cars emerge as new rival to China's auto dominance -- Exports to Europe, Japan, and key global markets have surged as automakers invest billions, boost EV production, and leverage India's low-cost, high-quality manufacturing ecosystem

Exports to Europe, Japan, and key global markets have surged as automakers invest billions, boost EV production, and leverage India’s low-cost, high-quality manufacturing ecosystem

First Post - Technology - 1 month ago

Mozambique eyes stronger ties with Qatar to boost trade, energy and tourism

The Peninsula brings the latest news from Qatar and around the world. We also cover in detail football, cricket, business, entertainment, Bollywood, Hollywood, Science, Technology, Health, Fitness and opinions from leading columnists.

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Tech giants pour billions into Anthropic as circular AI investments roll on

ChatGPT competitor secures billions from Microsoft and Nvidia in deal to use cloud services and chips.

Ars Technica - Business - 1 month ago

Nvidia, Microsoft invest $15 billion in AI startup Anthropic

Washington, United States: Chip giant Nvidia and Microsoft announced Tuesday investments totaling $15 billion in AI startup Anthropic, the creator of...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 1 month 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 - 2 months 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 - 2 months 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 - 2 months 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 - 2 months 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 - 2 months 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 - 3 months 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 - 3 months ago

How One Oregon Activist Is Using a Decades-Old Liberal Policy to Stall Green Energy Projects in Rural Areas

Irene Gilbert is a 76-year-old retired state employee on a mission, fighting energy projects like large wind farms in Oregon’s rural communities. Renewable energy advocates and lawmakers treat activists like her as gadflies who should be stopped.

ProPublica - Environment - 4 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 - 4 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 - 5 months ago

Higher Prices, Rolling Blackouts: The Northwest Is Bracing for the Effects of a Lagging Green Energy Push

Oregon and Washington are nowhere near achieving their clean energy goals. The dramatic consequences are already being felt.

ProPublica - Environment - 7 months ago

Liberal Oregon and Washington Vowed to Pioneer Green Energy. Almost Every Other State Is Beating Them.

The Northwest states passed aggressive goals to decarbonize the power supply but left it to the Bonneville Power Administration to build the transmission lines needed for wind and solar. The agency hasn’t delivered.

ProPublica - Environment - 7 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 - 9 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 - 1 year 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 - 1 year ago

Data Centers Demand a Massive Amount of Energy. Here's How Some States Are Tackling the Industry's Impact.

As the draw on the grid from these computer warehouses undergoes explosive growth, states that offer tax exemptions to support the industry are considering whether their approach still makes sense.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year 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