EU Tech Enforcer and Musk Antagonist Thierry Breton Quits
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BBC News - Top stories
Brazil fines Musk's X for site's return after ban
The social media platform formerly known as Twitter was banned in the country in August.38 minutes ago - Brazil -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Meta to European Union: Your Tech Rules Threaten to Squelch the AI Boom
The Facebook parent and other companies are warning in an open letter that the regulations risk hampering innovation and economic growth.1 hour ago -
Inc. - Business
After Cuts, Lost Tech Jobs Aren't Likely to Return Soon
Silicon Valley layoffs accounted forover half of nearly 76,000 jobs eliminated in August, prompting warnings thatwarn the era of boundless tech opportunities is probably over.1 hour ago -
Inc. - Business
How This Founder Partnered With Google and Unicef to Bring More Women Into Tech
Bringing more women into AI roles could add $200 billion to the global economy. Here's how to recruit and retain female talent.3 hours ago - Google -
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Financial Times - Business
Musk, Thiel and the shadow of apartheid South Africa
The parallels between South Africa then and the US today are striking6 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Tech’s climate cost and TikTok’s day in court
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times9 hours ago - Climate -
CNBC - Business
China would love a domestic Nvidia rival — but that's proving quite the challenge
Chinese firms face a number of challenges in trying to rival Nvidia including contending with U.S. export restrictions and a lack of tech expertise.10 hours ago - China -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Tech Jobs Have Dried Up---and Aren't Coming Back Soon
Employment for software engineers has cooled as resources shift toward developing artificial intelligence.12 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
US Senate Warns Big Tech to Act Fast Against Election Meddling
In an Intelligence Committee hearing with representatives from Google, Apple, and Meta on Wednesday, senators stressed that foreign influence is far from a solved problem.16 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
Tech executives grilled over election disinformation
A top Senate committee grilled top tech executives today over the increasing number of foreign adversaries working to interfere online in the 2024 presidential election, including Iran, Russia and ...17 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
23andMe board quits over plans to take DNA testing company private
All seven independent directors of 23andMe’s board resigned on Tuesday, citing disagreements over the chief executive’s plan to take the company private. The departures leave just one sitting ...20 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
UK reviews plans for ‘not for EU’ meat and dairy labelling
Ministers reconsider Tory policy after concerns from food industry and unionists22 hours ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Odegaard ankle injury 'quite significant' - Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says captain Martin Odegaard has suffered a "quite significant" ankle ligament injury and hopes the midfielder will be out for weeks rather than months.22 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Senate Intel panel to grill tech execs on election interference
Executives from Microsoft, Google's parent company Alphabet and Meta — which owns Facebook and Instagram — are providing testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee Wednesday about attempts by ...22 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
EU slashes €200mn of budget payments to Hungary
Brussels launches procedure against Viktor Orbán’s government after it misses deadline to pay finesYesterday - European Union -
Financial Times - Business
EU weighs expanding sanctions on exports to Russia
Officials consider proposal to crack down on shipments to Moscow from European company subsidiaries based overseasYesterday - European Union -
MarketWatch - Business
23andMe’s independent directors quit in clash with CEO over buyout plan
The directors said the decision comes after months of work that failed to result in an actionable plan that meets the interests of non-affiliated shareholders.Yesterday -
ABC News - Sports
Napier's plan to fix Florida is now bust, but the Gators aren't quite ready to fire him
Florida coach Billy Napier is on the verge of being firedYesterday - Florida -
BBC News - Top stories
Musk's satellites 'blocking' view of the universe
Radio waves from the satellites are "blinding" radio telescopes and hurting research, say scientists.Yesterday -
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The Guardian - World
Character Limit by Kate Conger and Ryan Mac review – Musk’s Twitter takeover
Behind the scenes of a corporate acquisition that changed social media for ever. There was a time, just three or four years ago, when you could follow the news closely and not hear about Elon Musk ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun review – the Leonardo DiCaprio reveal is quite something
This documentary about the hit lifeguard drama famed for slow-mo shots in skimpy beachwear is oddly po-faced. It’s a shame given wild anecdotes about Playboy, being stoned – and turning down a ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Elon Musk says SpaceX will sue FAA for 'regulatory overreach'
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk threatened to sue the FAA after the agency said it would levy fines on the company for licensing and safety-related violations.Yesterday - Elon Musk -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Musk Vows Legal Action After FAA Urges Fines Against SpaceX
The rocket company’s CEO accuses the Federal Aviation Administration of “regulatory overreach” after the agency alleges the company violated launch regulations.Yesterday - Elon Musk -
CBS Sports - Sports
Georgia governor passes executive order blocking NCAA from enforcing NIL rules for in-state schools
The order would only apply until a uniform set of rules is finalizedYesterday -
CNBC - Business
Harris-Trump election has Big Tech 'at a crossroads' after slump in dealmaking
With regulators making it hard for large tech companies to do significant deals, M&A transaction volume in the industry continues to drop.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
REO Speedwagon hits the brakes: Band to quit touring in 2025 after members disagree
REO Speedwagon will 'cease touring' in 2025 amid 'irreconcilable differences' about health that arose between bassist Bruce Hall and lead singer Kevin Cronin.Yesterday -
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The Hill - Politics
Hillary Clinton: Musk offer to give Taylor Swift a child 'rotten and creepy'
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton slammed billionaire Elon Musk’s offer to give pop superstar Taylor Swift a child, saying his social media post was “rotten and creepy.” Following the ABC ...2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
CNBC Daily Open: Rate cuts might not benefit tech the most
Technology stocks benefit the most from low interest rates, conventional market wisdom says. But that might not hold true this cycle.2 days ago -
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BBC News - Top stories
Elon Musk deletes X post about Harris and Biden
The tech tycoon has deleted the post about assassination attempts on the president and vice-president, saying it was a joke.2 days ago - Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
White House calls out Musk's Harris assassination 'joke' as 'irresponsible'
The White House called Elon Musk’s now-deleted “joke,” which questioned why “no one is even trying” to assassinate Vice President Harris, “irresponsible” in a statement Monday. “As President Biden ...2 days ago