Europe’s Big Tech Hawks Brace for a Post Biden Future

Europe’s Big Tech Hawks Brace for a Post-Biden Future

European ambitions to rein in the US tech giants depend on the outcome of the election—and the fate of antitrust firebrand Lina Khan.

Tech - Wired - 6 hours ago

The tech sector should brace for further turbulence

Whatever the long term shifts that are making its products more central to everyday life, chips remain highly cyclical

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Big Tech goes nuclear

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Big Tech turns to nuclear energy to power AI boom Major technology companies are increasingly turning to nuclear energy as they ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Moldova's future is at the 'heart of Europe,' German minister says

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Tense election fight for Georgia's future in Europe

The ruling Georgian Dream faces electoral opponents who want to revive Georgia's stalled bid to join the EU.

Big Tech Carries the Entire Stock Market — and Nvidia Fuels Big Tech

The Magnificent Seven have doubled the returns of the S&P 500 in 2024, but much of the outperformance can be chalked up to chip giant Nvidia.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Big Tech’s dash for nuclear power

The take-off of AI will fuel a surge in demand for electricity

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Big Tech makes amends with Trump

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Big Tech reaches out to Trump ahead of Election Day The leaders of major technology companies are making ...

Politics - The Hill - 23 hours ago

Vulnerable time for Europe as clock ticks down for Biden

The days of US largesse are expected to end as soon as the current president steps down in January.

SAP overtakes ASML to become Europe’s most valuable tech company

SAP has overtaken ASML to become Europe’s most valuable technology company after a strong set of third-quarter results that saw the German software company lift its full-year outlook.

Business - MarketWatch - October 22

Georgia prepares for a divisive election which could determine its future in Europe

The South Caucasus country of Georgia will go to the polls Saturday in a parliamentary election many citizens believe may be the most crucial vote of their lifetimes

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Polls open in Georgia's parliamentary election that could determine the country's future in Europe

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

High-stakes vote decides Georgia's future path in Europe

The pro-Western president calls for a "new Georgia" after years of increasingly authoritarian rule.

Georgia's pro-EU opposition says vote stolen as ruling party claims victory

The opposition disputes initial results giving the ruling party 54%, after exit polls tell a different story.

Amazon Joins Big Tech's Foray Into Nuclear Power

The internet giant is part of a $500 million investment to help bring small, modular reactors on to the grid.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

Three Mile Island Readies for Big Tech Reboot

Constellation Energy will revive the half-century-old nuclear power plant to supply electricity for Microsoft’s data centers.

Business - Inc. - October 22

How the Army is testing out new tech for future conflicts

Charlie D'Agata goes inside a training exercise at Fort Johnson in Louisiana with the Army's 101st Airborne Division to see how they're preparing for future conflicts.

The Future of Real Estate: 5 Disruptive Tech Innovations to Watch

How technology is transforming the way we tour, analyze, valuate, decide, and purchase real estate.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Elon Musk asks voters to brace for 'hardship' as billionaire plans deep spending cuts from potential Trump cabinet post

In the home stretch of the 2024 election, voters who’ve been weighing both campaigns’ proposals to tackle living costs are now hearing a new pitch from the Republican side: accept some short-term ...

Biden makes likely last Europe visit as president over war in Ukraine

President Biden traveled to Germany for what will likely be his final presidential trip to Europe. He responded to the killing of Hamas' leader Thursday and plans to discuss the Middle East ...

Big Tech turns to nuclear energy to power AI boom

Major technology companies are increasingly turning to nuclear energy as they attempt to keep up with the vast energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI) without derailing their highly ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Nuclear-Powered AI: Big Tech's Bold Solution or a Pipedream?

Amazon, Google and Microsoft are investing billions in nuclear power, but the projects are years away and rely on unproven technology.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

Jim Cramer explains why money rotated back into Big Tech

Tuesday marked a second consecutive day of losses for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, with the index posting its first back-to-back loss since September.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Laid Off From Big Tech? Here Come the Rebounder Founders

They were pushed out of cushy jobs at Google, Twitter, and Meta. Now they’re building startups and embracing the risk of entrepreneurship.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Stripe, Wise founders want a 'tech renaissance' in Europe to help region rival Silicon Valley

Founders of some of Europe's largest technology unicorns are calling for the creation of a single pan-European entity to promote startups and innovation.

Business - CNBC - October 14

Russia and Europe tussle for Moldova, as just over 50% vote 'yes' on future EU membership

Moldova's political destiny is hanging in the balance Monday after key votes on whether to embrace a future with Europe, or to remain within Russia's orbit.

Business - CNBC - October 21

Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result and calls for a protest

Georgia’s president says she doesn't recognize the results of this weekend’s parliamentary vote, which election officials say was won by the ruling party

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

AT&T’s stock rises as subscriber beat overshadows a big charge

The telecom giant took a $4.4 billion goodwill impairment charge related to its business-wireline unit, which is under pressure as business customers cut back on legacy voice services.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Building Bridges to a Sustainable Future: How This Founder Merges Climate Tech and Social Equity

Willamette Technical Fabricators founder Alicia Chapman drives cleaner energy with a focus on the workers who bring it to life.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Tech firms remove social media accounts of a Russian drone factory after an AP investigation

Google, Meta and TikTok have removed social media accounts belonging to an industrial plant in Russia’s Tatarstan region aimed at recruiting young foreign women to make drones for Moscow’s war in ...

World - ABC News - October 17

What happened to TCU? Examining the Horned Frogs' post-title game slide, what the future holds in Fort Worth

Life has moved too fast for TCU after its shot at glory, with the Horned Frogs going a historically-bad 8-10 since opening the 2023 season as national champion runners-up

Sports - CBS Sports - October 16

Biden urges Western allies to keep aiding Ukraine during meeting with Europe leaders before election

U.S. President Joe Biden told European partners that it’s important for Ukraine’s Western allies to “sustain our resolve” in supporting the country

World - ABC News - October 18

Trump’s ex-chief of staff says he is a fascist and would govern as a dictator

Four-star US General John Kelly’s claims were reported in blockbuster comments to The New York Times

World - Financial Times - October 23

Investors pile into emerging-market funds that cut out China

Demand for ‘ex-China’ strategies soar as tensions with west linger, despite recent stock rebound

World - Financial Times - October 23

UK ministers explore using break clauses in asylum housing contracts

Home Office aims to revise terms or terminate after being ‘shocked’ by private companies’ profits

World - Financial Times - October 23

Chris Matthews: 'Big mistake' for Harris to say policies would be the same as Biden's

Political commentator Chris Matthews said early Monday it is a “big mistake” for Vice President Harris to align her policies with President Biden’s. “I think when she says her policies are going ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

12:30 Report — Biden complicates Harris’s big night

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Wednesday. This time next week, all ballots will have been cast. *Gulp* Only six days until Election Day! Here’s what’s happening today: Biden appeared to call Trump’s ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago

FIFPro, Europe's big leagues vs. FIFA: The battle over soccer's calendar explained

FIFPro and Europe's top leagues have announced legal action against FIFA over soccer's packed schedule. Here's what you need to know.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

Big Tech loses some shine ahead of a big earnings week. But ‘where else are you going to get that type of growth potential?’

As most Magnificent Seven companies gear up for quarterly earnings reports this week, some analysts expect growth that’s either still pretty good for their size, or still hard to come by anywhere ...

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

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