Amazon plans to spend $10.5 billion over the next five years in cloud and AI infrastructure in the U.K. amid rising demand for the services.
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The Hill - Politics
Congress passes $3B bill to plug VA shortfall amid concerns about veterans' checks
The Senate passed an emergency spending bill Thursday to provide billions of dollars in funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn that benefit payments for veterans are ...1 hour ago -
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CNBC - Business
Amazon introduces Amelia, an AI assistant for third-party sellers
Amelia is the latest generative AI product from Amazon, which is using the technology across its retail portfolio.5 hours ago - Amazon -
The Hill - Politics
Voters weigh switch to open primaries amid concerns over political polarization
At least half a dozen states could decide on major changes to their election systems this fall, as organizers push for revamps that would do away with traditional party contests in favor of open, ...8 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Israeli arrested over Iran plot to kill Netanyahu, security services say
They say the man was twice smuggled into Iran and had been paid to carry out "missions".9 hours ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
Tokyo demands answers over fatal stabbing of 10-year-old Japanese boy in China
It is unclear if the suspect targeted the boy because he was Japanese, but there is concern that the incident could trigger a further deterioration in ties. Japan’s foreign minister, Yoko Kamikawa, ...13 hours ago - China -
Politico - Politics
House GOP opposition tanks Johnson’s short-term funding plan
Ahead of the vote, former President Donald Trump re-upped his demand that Republicans use a government shutdown threat to ding Democrats on a measure requiring proof of citizenship for registered ...20 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
House to vote on Mike Johnson's spending plan to avoid a government shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he is confident about a vote on his proposal to avoid a government shutdown. The Senate will likely block the plan if it passes in the House of Representatives. CBS ...23 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Here’s one way Boeing plans to preserve cash amid strike
Furloughs for employees and pay cuts for executives are coming at Boeing.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Microsoft, BlackRock form group to raise $100 billion to invest in AI data centers and power
Microsoft and BlackRock are part of a group of companies collaborating to pull together up to $100 billion to develop data centers for artificial intelligence and the energy infrastructure to power ...Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Retail Spending Rise Bolsters Year-End Outlook
Census Department data for August shows consumers defied economists' predictions of shrinking retail spending, setting the stage for a potentially robust holiday shopping season.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
MrBeast and Amazon named in legal action over Beast Games
The Amazon series offered 1,000 participants the chance to win a cash prize of $5m.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: House Republican leaders give remarks amid spending battle
House Republican leadership is slated to deliver remarks Wednesday following a closed-door meeting amid the party's effort to avert a government shutdown. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told The Hill ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
UK aid spend may hit 17-year low, charities warn
Charities fear Chancellor Rachel Reeves will slash £2bn from overseas aid at next month's Budget.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Amazon's Return-to-Office Plans Spark Concern and Debate Among Employees
Corporate staffers grumbled after the e-commerce giant told workers to be in the office full time starting next year.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Jim Cramer says AI's real enterprise value lies in customer service
CNBC's Jim Cramer said the value of artificial intelligence is in its customer service potential across industries.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Global spending on subsidies that harm environment rises to $2.6tn, report says
Exclusive: analysis finds $800bn increase in direct support for activities including deforestation and fossil fuel use. The world is spending at least $2.6tn (£2tn) a year on subsidies that drive ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Microsoft, BlackRock form group to raise $100 billion to invest in AI data centers and power
Microsoft, BlackRock and Abu Dhabi's investment vehicle are aiming to initially raise $30 billion to invest in AI data centers and the energy to power them.Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners, Microsoft, MGX Launch AI Partnership
The partnership, called the Global AI Infrastructure Investment Partnership, will additionally build out energy infrastructure to create power sources for the facilities, the companies said.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
$50 Billion in Aid to Ukraine Stalls Over Legal Questions
U.S. and European officials are struggling to honor their pledge to use Russian assets to aid Ukraine.Yesterday - Ukraine -
CBS News - Top stories
AT&T to pay $13 million to settle FCC probe over cloud data breach
AT&T failed to ensure that a third-party vendor adequately protected the telecom carrier's customers, regulators say.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
BlackRock and Microsoft plan $30bn fund to invest in AI infrastructure
Nvidia and Abu Dhabi-backed MGX will join effort as energy-intensive tech strains power and data gridsYesterday - Microsoft -
GameSpot - Tech
Five Nights At Freddy's 4K Blu-Ray Steelbook Edition Up For Preorder At Amazon
Five Nights at Freddy's was one of 2023's biggest films, and in case you missed its first Blu-ray release, you can score a pretty cool steelbook version of the film from Walmart and Amazon . ...Yesterday -
VentureBeat - Tech
EA aims to double audience to over 1 billion in 5 years
Electronic Arts unveiled its EA Sports App for connected entertainment beyond gaming will begin testing this fall.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Trout says move away from CF possible next year
Angels star Mike Trout, working his way back from two knee surgeries, acknowledged that a move away from center field could be in his future.2 days ago -
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The Hill - Politics
Massie: Johnson spending plan is 'an undead but doomed zombie'
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) knocked Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday after news broke of the GOP leader's plan to bring up a funding bill for consideration this week, despite opposition from ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Lucy Letby: mother of murdered baby demands apology over hospital ‘failings’
Mother of Child D describes feeling she was ‘losing mind’ as she pushed for investigations. The mother of a baby girl murdered by Lucy Letby has demanded an apology from the hospital for “dozens” ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Tesco plans to expand use of AI to personalise how people shop
UK’s biggest supermarket says technology may nudge people to buy healthier products and reduce waste2 days ago -
ABC News - Tech
Intel stock surges on plans to make AI chips for Amazon and to turn foundry into subsidiary
Shares of Intel are surging before the opening bell after the chipmaker said its foundry business would make some custom artificial intelligence chips for Amazon Web Services as it attempts to ...2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Amazon tells staff to get back to office five days a week
The e-commerce giant is ending hybrid working and will stop people hot-desking in the US.2 days ago - Amazon -
The Guardian - World
Women in UK ‘will be worse off than in 2010 unless public spending rises’
Economists say living standards of poorest women will decline by 21% by 2027-28 if Labour sticks to Tory plans. Rachel Reeves should announce a significant uplift in public spending in next month’s ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Revolut prepares for India launch next year
Fintech has not previously offered app or currency cards in country despite having 4,000 staff present2 days ago - India -
CBS News - Top stories
Amazon orders workers to return to the office 5 days a week
Amazon CEO Andrew Jassy is ending the e-commerce giant's extended experiment with remote work, saying employees collaborate better in person.2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Amazon Tells Workers to Return to Office Five Days a Week
Chief Executive Andy Jassy said the company believes having employees in the office full time offers significant advantages.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Amazon orders staff back to office five days a week
Company says in-person presence makes work ‘simpler and more effective’ as its rolls back pandemic-era remote policy2 days ago - Amazon -
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