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Toyota Industries' shares nosedive on $33 billion buyout deal — steepest fall in 10 months

Shares of Toyota Industries slumped as much 13% after Toyota group's 4.7 trillion yen ($33 billion) plan to privatize the former.

CNBC - Top Stories - 26 minutes ago

Kevin Paul Dupont | On Hockey -- Connor McDavid and the Oilers fell short against the Panthers last season. Don't expect the same in this year's Stanley Cup.

As strong and as bullet proof as the Panthers look up front, particularly with ex-Bruins captain Brad Marchand adding to their feisty brew, no one has the scoring punch of Leon Draisaitl and McDavid (combined 13-38–51 in 16 games).

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 52 minutes ago

Connor McDavid and the Oilers fell short against the Panthers last season. Don't expect the same in this year's Stanley Cup.

As strong and as bullet proof as the Panthers look up front, particularly with ex-Bruins captain Brad Marchand adding to their feisty brew, no one has the scoring punch of Leon Draisaitl and McDavid (combined 13-38–51 in 16 games).

Boston Globe - Sports - 52 minutes ago

Arsenal retained list for 2025/26 season with Partey talks confirmed

Partey has interest from clubs from Europe and Saudi Arabia as his Arsenal contract expires at the end of the month

Evening Standard - Sports - 1 hour ago

Brookfield to invest $10-billion to build AI data centre in Sweden

The Canadian company has been investing heavily in Europe, and earlier announced plans to invest €20-billion for AI projects in France

The Globe and Mail - Business - 2 hours ago

Brookfield plans $10 billion AI data centre in Sweden

STOCKHOLM :Brookfield Asset Management plans to invest up to 95 billion Swedish crowns ($9.9 billion) to build a data centre for artificial intelligence in Sweden, the Canadian company said in a statement on Wednesday.Increased use of AI and requirements to host data within Europe have led to a boom in data c

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 3 hours ago

QB depth stretches far across CFL as season kickoff looms -- Yesterday

Teams have bolstered their rosters with experience at the game’s most important position

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 4 hours ago

House Republicans push to claw back billions in spending with new rescissions

GOP House leaders push a major rescissions package to claw back approved spending as Elon Musk and conservatives demand deeper budget cuts.

Fox News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Love Island U.K. Contestant Kyle Ashman Drops Out Days Before Season 12 Following Machete Incident

Love Island U.K. contestant Kyle Ashman will not be featured on the series’ 12th season following reports he was questioned about alleged involvement in a machete attack, which he denies.

E Online - Entertainment - 6 hours ago

The Last of Us fans hit with disappointing season three release update

HBO’s hit video game adaptation was renewed for a third season before season two even premiered

Independent UK - Entertainment - 7 hours ago

Billionaire says the bill, which faces a key test in the Senate, undercuts efforts to slash federal spending. -- US & Canada

Billionaire says the bill, which faces a key test in the Senate, undercuts efforts to slash federal spending.

BBC News - US News - 9 hours ago

Love Island UK Contestant Kyle Ashman Drops Out Days Before Season 12 Following Machete Incident

Love Island U.K. contestant Kyle Ashman will not be featured on the series’ 12th season following reports he was questioned about alleged involvement in a machete attack, which he denies.

E Online - Entertainment - 10 hours ago

Australia Now Has More Billionaires Per Capita Than the US or UK

The number of billionaires doubled over the past decades, as well as philanthropy.

Epoch Times - World - 10 hours ago

From the creator of Knives Out, the new season of Poker Face is streaming now, only on Stan.

From the writer/director of Knives Out and starring Natasha Lyonne, stream the new season of the Stan Original Poker Face now, only on Stan.

Sydney Morning Herald - Entertainment - 11 hours ago

Musk calls Trump's tax bill a 'disgusting abomination' -- Billionaire says the bill, which faces a key test in the Senate, undercuts efforts to slash federal spending.

Billionaire says the bill, which faces a key test in the Senate, undercuts efforts to slash federal spending.

BBC News - World - 11 hours ago

OPINION -- The secret to NHL playoff success is that the regular season doesn't matter -- Cathal Kelly -- June 2, 2025

It’s no coincidence that the Oilers and Panthers are once again the last two teams standing

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 13 hours ago

Steelers Tight End Tears Achilles at OTAs, Will Miss Entire Season

The Pittsburgh Steelers' newest tight end has suffered a torn Achilles at OTAs.

Newsweek - Sports - 13 hours ago

When and Where to Stream 'Love Island USA' Season 7 Online

'Vanderpump Rules' star Ariana Madix returns as host for the second consecutive season.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Jets defense still rife with question marks after disastrous season

Somehow, the Jets finished No. 3 in yards allowed in what may be the most misleading stat ever. Anyone who watched knows the numbers lie.

New York Post - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

David E. Kelley teases 'Big Little Lies' season 3

David E. Kelley, the creator of Big Little Lies, has confirmed that there’s strong interest in bringing the hit HBO series back for a third season. Speaking to PEOPLE at the Gotham TV...

International The News - Entertainment - 16 hours ago

Everything You Need to Know Ahead of Love Island Season 7 Premiere Tonight

Here is everything you need to know ahead of 'Love Island USA's Season 7 premiere tonight, including who's in the cast and who will be hosting the reality show.

Newsweek - Entertainment - 16 hours ago

Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau after 5 seasons | First Things First

The New York Knicks have fired Tom Thibodeau after 5 seasons and an Eastern Conference Finals appearance. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes react to the news and what it means for the Knicks.

Fox News - Sports - 17 hours ago

White House insists FEMA is taking hurricane season 'seriously,' blasts 'sloppy' reporting

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says FEMA is taking hurricane season "seriously" following media reports about alleged remarks by its acting administrator.

Fox News - Environment - 17 hours ago

'Incompetent' FEMA Chief Who Didn't Know U.S. Has A Hurricane Season Now Claims It Was A Joke

The Department of Homeland Security has released a statement claiming that the acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency was making a joke when he said he didn't know that the US had an official hurricane season.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

TV's awards season kicks off with honors for Jenny Slate, 'Adolescence' at Gotham Awards

The show isn't necessarily an Emmy predictor, but that doesn't mean you won't see these shows honored in a few months.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Canada's domestic tourism industry could net billions due to U.S. trade war: report

A new report argues that Canada’s trade war with the United States might come with a silver lining for the domestic tourism industry.

CTV News - Business - 19 hours ago

Jon Stewart ridicules Musk after claiming Trump 'broke' billionaire

Jon Stewart poked fun at Elon Musk's final interview before his exit from Donald Trump's administration, joking that the US president had "broken" the Tesla CEO. Last week, a ceremony was held at the White House to mark the end of Musk’s time with DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) after four months as a special government employee.

Independent UK - US News - 20 hours ago

Billions, millions or nothing at all? What will Rachel Reeves provide for rail in Wales at the spending review?

More pain than gain is expected for most departments from this year's spending review. But there are hopes of extra cash for rail projects in Wales

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

DHS downplays FEMA Chief questioning hurricane season a 'joke'

FEMA chief David Richardson alarmed staff members Monday when he reportedly made the remark during a briefing with staff members

Independent UK - US News - 23 hours ago

The Sports Report: USC's baseball season comes to an end

Oregon State shut down USC’s offensive attack in the regional final, eliminating the Trojans from the NCAA tournament.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 1 day ago

DHS says FEMA head was joking when he said he wasn't aware of hurricane season

President Donald Trump and his allies have repeatedly floated the idea of terminating the emergency disaster agency.

CNBC - US News - 1 day ago

11 shows to see at Fenway Park and Gillette Stadium this summer concert season

From country stars to emo rockers, here’s your guide to all of the major concerts left on the summer schedule at the Bay State’s pair of iconic outdoor venues.

Boston Globe - Entertainment - 1 day ago

'It's costing us.' Tanner Scott's brutal season continues in Dodgers' loss to Mets

Shohei Ohtani spurs a late rally with his 23rd home run of the season, but Tanner Scott gives up two runs in the 10th in the Dodgers' 4-3 loss to the Mets.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 1 day ago

Can Deegan secure a perfect Motocross season?

Haiden Deegan has been a "freight train" in the 250 class, says Davey Coombs, and he tells Ryan Villopoto why a perfect season in the 250 class is "doable" with the field having work to do to keep pace.

NBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

Bill Gates Says Most of His $200 Billion Fortune Will Go to Africa

The Gates Foundation plans to deepen partnerships with African governments on health and innovation—including vaccines—before sunsetting in 2045.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Endicott baseball sees best season in program history come to end in Division 3 semifinals

The Gulls, who are the only team to appear in each of the last three World Series, had their season end with a 45-6 record.

Boston Globe - Sports - 1 day ago

Ex-Rangers star retires after missing entire season with neck injury

Jesper Fast has retired from the NHL after 11 seasons.

New York Post - Sports - 1 day ago

Applied Digital shares rip 48% higher on $7 billion CoreWeave AI lease agreement

Applied Digital said it expects $7 billion in total revenue during the approximately 15-year period.

CNBC - Technology - 1 day ago

Indian billionaire Adani faces new probe in US for importing Iranian LPG: report

Indian billionaire Adani is facing a new investigation by US prosecutors into whether his companies are importing Iranian liquefied petroleum gas into India through their Mundra port, the Wall...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Prep Rally: St. John Bosco was the surprise of the baseball season

St. John Bosco was hardly on anyone's mind as a potential Southern Section Division 1 baseball champion.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 2 days ago

Amazon Fire Sticks enable "billions of dollars'" worth of streaming piracy

Research firm blames outdated DRM tech, Facebook ads, Amazon hardware, and more.

Ars Technica - Technology - 2 days ago

Beşiktaş's banging season take-off ends in bitter disappointment

Beşiktaş stormed into the 2024-25 season with a thunderous 5-0 victory over Galatasaray in the Super Cup, but the euphoria quickly turned into...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 2 days ago

Trump overshadows Supreme Court as ruling season begins

The justices are increasingly juggling emergency cases relatiedto the Trump administration's policies as the court begins the period when it usually issues its biggest rulings.

NBC News - Politics - 2 days ago

AUTO RACING -- Ryan Blaney wins at Nashville for first NASCAR Cup Series checkered flag of the year -- Blaney became the ninth different winner this season and the fifth driver to win in as many races at Nashville. He also gave Team Penske a second straight Cup win at Nashville's 1.33-mile concrete track.

Blaney became the ninth different winner this season and the fifth driver to win in as many races at Nashville. He also gave Team Penske a second straight Cup win at Nashville’s 1.33-mile concrete track.

Boston Globe - Sports - 2 days ago

UCLA falls to Tennessee in season-ending heartbreaker at Women's College World Series

UCLA softball forces extra innings on a home run that was nearly taken away on review before Tennessee rallied to win 5-4 in nine innings at the WCWS.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 2 days ago

The Swell Season in Dublin review: Not a dry eye on the balcony for Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová

Show was a means for Hansard and Irglová to remember old times and reclaim lost ground

Irish Times - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Stranger Things Season 5 Reveals Three-Part Release Date

The final season of Stranger Things will air across three volumes: November 26th, December 25th, and December 31st.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Netflix Reveals New Trailer for Squid Game Season 3: Watch

Netflix revealed the full trailer for Squid Game Season 3 during its Tudum event. The final season premieres on June 27th.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Aaron Judge, overlooked? Some judgments on the 2025 baseball season after two months. -- Judge leads the majors in bWAR, batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage, and is leading a Yankees team beset by the losses of both Juan Soto and Gerrit Cole.

Judge leads the majors in bWAR, batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage, and is leading a Yankees team beset by the losses of both Juan Soto and Gerrit Cole.

Boston Globe - Sports - 3 days ago

Illinois legislators unveil $55.2 billion spending plan that cuts immigrant health care program

The budget proposal, revealed a day before a key deadline to pass it, includes more than $1 billion in tax increases — but none that are "broad-based," leaders said.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 4 days ago

FCC to invest $2-billion in agri-food startups

Farm Credit Canada will invest in companies ranging from pre-seed startups to later-stage enterprises that serve the sector

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 4 days ago

Sizzling hot campaign season forecast for Chicago and Illinois

A real hunger is developing for new leadership in the Chicago mayor's office, and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s retirement announcement has already attracted three Illinois office holders who want to replace him.

Chicago Sun-Times - Opinion - 4 days ago

Wildfire Season Returns to Canada, Forcing Provinces into State of Emergency

The Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan declare a state of emergency over fast-growing wildfires.

Breitbart - World - 4 days ago

Cicada Season Is Here As Billions Of Screaming Insects Emerge

The latest swarm is largest in Georgia, southern Ohio, Kentucky, Cape Cod in Massachusetts, and Long Island, New York.

Huffington Post - Science - 4 days ago

Weather -- Why This Hurricane Season Has Experts on Edge

Predictions for an above-average number of storms, communities that are still recovering and cuts to the National Weather Service have meteorologists and other experts worried about this hurricane season

Scientific American - Environment - 4 days ago

Hacks Season-Finale Recap: Get Out of Town

Deborah and Ava have effectively killed late night, so it’s time to leave the country, I guess.

New York Magazine - Entertainment - 5 days ago

NCAA pushing for drastic March Madness change next season

March Madness might be getting even bigger.

New York Post - Sports - 5 days ago

Jonathan Toews reportedly 'committed' to returning to NHL next season

The former Blackhawks captain will draw some interest as a free agent this summer, but considering he's 37 and hasn't played a game in more than two years, there's still a lot working against him.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 5 days ago

The Handmaid's Tale is over after 6 seasons, but our obsession with dystopian TV will go on -- Nick Logan -- News

If there's one thing you can expect from a series like The Handmaid's Tale, it's that it won't wrap up neatly. But the popularity of shows that depict our worst fears for society only seems to grow in times of political uncertainty and cultural shifts, according to experts and critics who follow the genre.

CBC News - Entertainment - 5 days ago

With a foreign investment valued at $7 billion, the Syrian government has signed a strategic MOU with a consortium of international companies led by UCC Holding to develop large-scale Power Generation Projects

Damascus: Under the patronage of His Excellency Ahmed Al Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, the Syrian government has signed a strategic M...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Omada Health aims to go public with market cap of up to $1.1 billion

Omada Health updated its IPO prospectus on Thursday, indicating that it plans to raise up to $158 million in its offering.

CNBC - Health - 5 days ago

Hailey Bieber Just Sold Her Beauty Brand For $1 Billion

“As I’ve said, this is only the beginning,” the celebrity wrote on social media.

Huffington Post - Business - 6 days ago

Zuckerberg touts Meta AI's billion-user milestone

SAN FRANCISCO: Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, praised the internet company's generative artificial intelligence assistant, telling shareholders on Wednesday that a billion people use it every...

International The News - Technology - 6 days ago

Hailey Bieber sells Rhode to e.l.f. Beauty in $1 billion deal

ALBAWABA - Hailey Bieber makes major business move with Rhode skincare brand.Hailey Bieber's skincare business, Rhode, has been acquired by the cosmetic

Albawaba - Entertainment - 6 days ago

Nvidia shares rise after beating sales estimates, flags $8 billion export hit due to US curbs on China

Nvidia posted strong quarterly sales as customers rushed to buy its AI chips ahead of new U.S. export restrictions to China. However, those same curbs are expected to cost the company $8 billion in the current quarter, leading to a weaker-than-expected forecast.

First Post - Technology - 6 days ago

The Single Best Survivor Contestant Ever Is Back for the 50th Season. It's Not Who You Think. -- Hillary Frey

The infamous “David vs. Goliath” season gifted us with an incredibly special player.

Slate - Entertainment - 6 days ago

Environment -- How to Prepare for Active Hurricane Season in Florida: 2025 Guide

How to prepare for and survive an active hurricane season, where forecasters expect anywhere from 13 to 19 named storms.

Miami New Times - US News - 6 days ago

NOAA reveals 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast -- With the 2025 hurricane season starting June 1, NOAA forecasters announced their prediction for how many tropical storms and hurricanes to expect this year. -- May 22

With the 2025 hurricane season starting June 1, NOAA forecasters announced their prediction for how many tropical storms and hurricanes to expect this year.

CBS News - Science - 7 days ago

Google facing £25 billion legal claim over abuse of search advertising market

The US tech giant has been accused of abusing its dominant position in online search to overcharge advertisers.

Evening Standard - Technology - 7 days ago

Animals -- Animal-Rights Advocates Aim to End Florida's Multibillion-Dollar Cockfighting Industry

Advocates hope the federal FIGHT Act will arm authorities with more ammunition in the battle to end cockfighting.

Miami New Times - US News - 7 days ago

Salesforce to acquire Informatica for $8 billion in latest AI push

Salesforce says the acquisition will help the San Francisco software company, which provides tools to help businesses manage sales and customer data, ramp up its AI efforts.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 7 days ago

Jane Software hits $1.8-billion valuation as TCV leads $500-million financing

B.C. company latest member of Canada’s US$100-million tech club to do nine-figure secondary transaction

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 9 days ago

Nathan Fielder's Most Profound Message Takes Flight in The Rehearsal Season Finale

Every wild moment of Season 2 comes together for a haunting finish.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 9 days ago

Book excerpt: "Empire of AI" by Karen Hao -- The tech journalist's new book examines Silicon Valley billionaire Sam Altman and his advocacy of artificial intelligence, which tech entrepreneur Elon Musk himself has called the "biggest existential threat" to humanity.

The tech journalist's new book examines Silicon Valley billionaire Sam Altman and his advocacy of artificial intelligence, which tech entrepreneur Elon Musk himself has called the "biggest existential threat" to humanity.

CBS News - Technology - 10 days ago

5 Players CSK Are Likely To Retain Next Season

Chennai Super Kings had a poor IPL 2025 season.

NDTV - Top Stories - 10 days ago

Oracle Said to Buy $40 Billion of Nvidia Chips for OpenAI's US Data Center

OpenAI's data center will help the firm reduce its dependence on Microsoft, its largest backer.

NDTV - Technology - 11 days ago

Kaiserslautern, a few multiple winners highlight track's season finale

Raiders win boys and girls teams titles, with Kaiserslautern’s Lella Guhn and Sigonella’s Rickalia Goss each win three events at DODEA-Europe championships.

Stars and Stripes - Sports - 11 days ago

Weather -- NOAA Says It's Ready for Hurricane Season, but Weather Experts Are Worried

As hurricane season approaches, thousands of weather and disaster experts have raised concerns about NOAA and NWS budget cuts and staffing shortages

Scientific American - Environment - 11 days ago

Landman Season 1 Now Available on JioHotstar: What You Need to Know About American Political Drama Series

Created and directed by Taylor Sheridan, Landman is an American Political Drama Series that comprises 10 episodes.

NDTV - Technology - 12 days ago

Experts predict up to 19 named storms this Atlantic hurricane season

A normal season has 14 named storms, seven of which strengthen to hurricanes and three power up further to major hurricanes.

Euronews - Environment - 12 days ago

NOAA forecasts above-average Atlantic hurricane season

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration meteorologists predict six to 10 hurricanes, including three to five Category 3 or higher storms.

NBC News - Science - 12 days ago

Weather -- New Florida Hurricane Season Forecast Released: What to Expect

NOAA predicts three to five major Category 3 or higher hurricanes during the 2025 season.

Miami New Times - US News - 12 days ago

Busy hurricane season expected as forecasters fear Trump cuts

The warning comes as cuts to American research raise fears over the ability to track and prepare for them.

BBC News - Science - 12 days ago

Youmi Beauty Mysterious Billionaire Husband, and His Secret First Marriage—Is She the Second Wife?

ALBAWABA - Youmna Khoury aka Youmi Beaty wedding reveals secrets, sparks questions about husband’s past.Once social media sensation Youmi Beauty, also k

Albawaba - Entertainment - 13 days ago

Critical AirPlay 'Airborne' flaws put billions of Apple devices at risk

Doha, Qatar: If you haven t updated your IOS system yet, you might be vulnerable to zero click full access ransomware or espionage attacks, according...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 14 days ago

Shares in China's CATL, world's biggest EV battery maker, surge in Hong Kong after $4.6 billion IPO

Hong Kong-trade shares in CATL, the world’s largest maker of batteries for electric vehicles, have jumped after the company raised around $4.6 billion in the biggest initial public offering globally this year.

AP News - Top Stories - 15 days ago

The $23 billion question: Can our banks sustain their rivers of gold?

Bank dividends are prized by small investors. But experts say it’s getting harder for banks to maintain the payments at current levels, and some expect cuts.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 17 days ago

Trump administration again blocked from cutting billions in federal health money

A federal judge says the government must stop slashing billions in money for public health departments. U.S.

AP News - Health - 18 days ago

US cable giants Charter and Cox, under assault by streaming services, pursue $34.5 billion merger

Charter Communications is merging with Cox Communications in an approximately $34.5 billion deal that brings together two of the biggest cable companies in the country.

AP News - Technology - 19 days ago

Tariff receipts topped $16 billion in April, a record that helped cut the deficit

Customs duties totaled $16.3 billion for the month, some 86% above the $8.75 billion collected during March.

CNBC - Business - 22 days 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 - 29 days ago

Poker Face Season 2 Uses TV's Best Casting to Break Some Hearts: Review

Peacock's new season of crime features Natasha Lyonne and an astounding slate of guest stars.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 1 month ago

BlackRock's billions show it's not all gloom for UK business

Awful April might just be closing with reason to face May and beyond with a more careful measure of optimism, as Karl Matchett reports

Independent UK - Business - 1 month ago

Bella Ramsey Talks Sustainability, 'The Last of Us' Season 2, Friendship With Pedro Pascal & More

'The Last of Us' star Bella Ramsey sat down with The Hollywood Reporter during their cover shoot for THR's sustainability issue.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 1 month ago

The Rehearsal Season 2 Is Bonkers, Obsessive, and the Most Personal Thing Nathan Fielder Has Ever Done: Review

The Rehearsal Season 2 premieres on HBO Sunday, April 20th, and will also be available to stream on Max.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 1 month ago

A Saudi-Egyptian rivalry? What the 2025 Ramadan season taught us about the Arab TV landscape

Once a vehicle for Egyptian soft power, Cairo is struggling to exert its influence through its shows

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Trail Blazers end season with 109-81 win over short-handed playoff-bound Lakers

PORTLAND — Dalano Banton scored 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers ended their season Sunday with a 109-81 victory over the playoff-bound Los Angeles Lakers, playing without Luka Doncic and LeBr

The Columbian - Sports - 1 month ago

Billionaire spacewalker highlights Mars trip for astronauts in his bid to become NASA's next chief

The nominee for NASA's top job is outlining his vision for space exploration. President Donald Trump nominated billionaire spacewalker Jared Isaacman to become NASA's 15th administrator.

AP News - Science - 1 month ago

Way-Too-Early Top 25 Rankings for the 2025-26 College Basketball Season

Talent plus roster continuity is a winning formula, and no team has a better combination of that at this moment than Purdue.

New York Times - Sports - 1 month ago

Hahn & Co. completes acquisition of SK Specialty for $1.8 billion

Korean private equity firm Hahn & Company (Hahn & Co.) said Tuesday it has finalized the acquisition of an 85 percent stake in SK Specialty from SK Corp. for approximately 2.6 trillion won ($1.8 billion), three months after signing a stock purchase agreement in December.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 2 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 - 2 months ago

"First IPL Title": RCB's Bold Start To 2025 Season Sets Social Media Ablaze

Royal Challengers Bengaluru outclassed defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2025 opener.

NDTV - Sports - 2 months ago

Germany's ERGO Group acquires Israel's NEXT Insurance for $2.6 billion in cash deal

Small-business insurer, which employs 700 workers, 200 of whom in Israel, acquired at 35% discount from 2023 valuation; deal marks ERGO’s entry into US insurance market as part of Munich Re’s global expansion

YNET News - Business - 2 months ago

Still rents, rides public transit: How billionaire CEO Assaf Rappaport led Wiz to a record exit

Despite Wiz’s $32B Google acquisition, Rappaport lives modestly, renting an apartment and commuting by public transit; known for his bold leadership and activism, he’s redefining success in high-tech while staying true to his values

YNET News - Business - 2 months ago

Why did Google pay $32 billion for Wiz? Behind the tech giant's biggest buy ever

Google plans to fold Wiz’s cloud security platform into a new cybersecurity division, enhancing AI-driven infrastructure and protecting sensitive data; Israeli startup’s seamless tech positions Google to compete directly with Microsoft

YNET News - Technology - 2 months ago

Google parent company to acquire Wiz for $33 billion in biggest exit in Israeli high-tech history

Eight months after talks collapsed, Alphabet to acquire Israeli company in its largest deal ever; firm will remain independent in Israel, with founders set to pocket $2-3B; its 1,800 employees will receive sale and retention grants worth millions

YNET News - Business - 2 months ago

Google's parent Alphabet in advanced talks to acquire Wiz for $30 billion

Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz could be acquired soon , the Wall Street Journal reports; comes nearly a year after the two companies came close to signing a $23 billion deal

YNET News - Business - 2 months ago

War gives El Al record year - net profit soared to more than half a billion dollars

Revenue in 2024 amounted to $3.4 billion - an increase of 37%, partly due to a 14% increase in the average price per passenger compared to 2023. In the fourth quarter, its market share on routes to the US broke a record with 97.5%.

YNET News - Business - 2 months ago

Taiwan eyes Israeli role in $100 billion semiconductor investment tied to Trump's AI push

Taiwan’s top envoy to Israel says Israel will play a crucial role in a new $100 billion cooperation agreement between Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and US President Donald Trump’s administration, calling the partnership 'essential' for the future of artificial intelligence

YNET News - Technology - 2 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 - 3 months ago

An ex-NBA player's plan for a $5-billion Las Vegas arena is an empty pit. What went wrong?

A former NBA player repeatedly promised to build a resort-arena on the Las Vegas Strip. Investors and Nevada officials believed him. Then it all fell apart.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 4 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 - 5 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 - 5 months ago

The Trump U-turn that could net tech bros billions

Cryptocurrencies have surged on hopes of a more favourable White House regime

Telegraph UK - Technology - 6 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 - 10 months ago

Beryl, the first major storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, has the Caribbean's Windward Islands in its sights

Even as some social media users focused on “hurricane history” being made, Caribbean netizens were feeling deeply anxious.

Global Voices - World - 11 months 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 - 1 year ago