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Who will be MLB's first $1 billion player?
Gunnar Henderson? Ethan Holliday? Or someone baseball fans haven't even heard of yet?Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Databricks announces $10 billion financing at $62 billion valuation
The company's new valuation is up from $43 billion in 2023.CNBC - 20h -
His Startup Is Now Worth $62 Billion. It Gave Away Its First Product Free.
As CEO of Databricks, Ali Ghodsi has performed a series of ‘strategic surgeries’ to make his company one of the fastest-growing startups in Silicon Valley.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Honeywell’s quantum-computing business could be worth $20 billion
Wolfe Research analyst sees Honeywell’s Quantinuum unit seeing a similar boost to IonQ, which has seen its stock price jump 225% this year.MarketWatch - 14h -
10 billion reasons Databricks will delay its IPO
With ample money available in private markets, Databricks, a specialist in data and artificial intelligence, is valued at $62 billion.MarketWatch - 23h -
Kane Brown 'gave everything' on his new album, 'The High Road.' The journey home meant experimenting
Kane Brown's fourth studio album, “The High Road,” is his favorite to date, the country superstar tells The Associated Press in an exclusive interviewABC News - 1d -
Why it's gotten more difficult to get a free first-class upgrade
Cheap seats aren’t enough for airline passengers anymore.NBC News - 1d -
Former TV host Carlos Watson is sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison in a case about his failed startup Ozy Media
Former TV host Carlos Watson is sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison in a case about his failed startup Ozy MediaABC News - 1d -
Why it's gotten more difficult to get a free first-class upgrade
Airlines are racing to add comforts such as lie-flat seats, entertainment systems with bigger screens and even suites with closing doors.CNBC - 2d -
It's called Fartcoin. It's totally useless. So why is it now worth $700 million?
Yes, it’s called Fartcoin.NBC News - 3d -
The world failed to save Syria. Now its people must be free to chart their own path | Simon Tisdall
Self-serving meddling by Israel, Turkey and other foreign powers puts the revolution at risk. They should back off now. United in duplicity, if nothing else, Russia, Iran, Turkey and the US – key ...The Guardian - 3d -
A decade ago, she took over a struggling chipmaker—now she's worth $1 billion: 'Everything takes time'
Over the course of a decade, AMD CEO Lisa Su engineered a huge turnaround at the once-languishing chipmaker — and saw her net worth rise in the process.CNBC - 4d -
American held by Syria, now free, recounts his months of captivity
An American captured by Syria after crossing into the country is now free after months of captivity. Travis Timmerman of Missouri discusses how he was captured after entering Syria from Lebanon and ...NBC News - 5d -
How Boeing Restarted Its 737 Production Line
After a turbulent year that included a federally ordered manufacturing cap on its best-selling plane, the company is trying to get liftoff for 2025 though its suppliers remain anxious.Inc. - 5d -
Musk’s Foundation Gave Away Less Money Than Required in 2023
Private foundations must donate 5 percent of their assets every year. Elon Musk’s enormous charity missed that standard for three consecutive years.The New York Times - 5d -
Elon Musk's net worth tops $400 billion, a first for any person
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is now worth more than $400 billion, according to Bloomberg News. Here's how his wealth stacks up.CBS News - 6d -
Amazon Prime Members Can Get 72 Free Games Right Now
Amazon offers a pretty great bundle of PC games every month through its Prime Gaming hub --which is included as part of a Prime subscription --but this month you can grab a staggering number of ...GameSpot - 6d -
Pete Alonso meeting with teams as his free agency intensifies: report
The Mets are interested in retaining free agent Pete Alonso, who is currently meeting with teams as he entertains where to play in 2025 and beyond.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Elon Musk becomes first person to surpass $400B net worth, according to Bloomberg
Elon Musk's estimated net worth has now surpassed $400 billion, according to an estimate from Bloomberg News — making him the first person ever to reach such a milestone.NBC News - 6d -
Exxon pouring $140 billion into the Permian Basin after rise in third quarter production
Domestic oil and gas production takes center stage in Exxon’s latest capital project punch list.MarketWatch - Dec. 11 -
Mark Cuban Just Gave the Pep Talk on Staying Positive in Crazy Times We All Need to Hear Right Now
Mark Cuban explained why he’s “bullish on the United States of America.” And why, despite the chaos of 2024, you should be too.Inc. - Dec. 11 -
The TikTok Ruling Is a Blow for the First Amendment and Free Speech
The First Amendment should not be used to cut Americans’ access to TikTok, and the Supreme Court should step in.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Free Trial For EA Play Members Is Out Now
BioWare has released a free timed trial for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, allowing anyone with an EA Play subscription to check out the game for a limited time at no extra cost. EA Play is included ...GameSpot - Dec. 10 -
Roki Sasaki free agency: What Japanese ace is looking for in his first MLB team after leaving NPB
Sasaki has officially been posted to MLB for the 2025 seasonCBS Sports - Dec. 10 -
What It Was Really Like for Diapers.com’s Founder in His Early Startup Success
Founder Marc Lore talks about the good and the bad of starting a major company.Inc. - Dec. 10 -
Gen Digital to Acquire MoneyLion in Deal Worth $1 Billion
Gen, which provides security, storage and systems management through brands such as Norton and Lifelock, said it will pay $82 a share in cash to acquire the digital financial-services and ...The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 10 -
Is a $5,000 CD still worth opening now?
With interest rates falling, the benefits of a $5,000 CD have become less clear. Here's what savers should consider.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Get The New Indiana Jones Xbox Game Free When You Eat $200's Worth Of Pancakes
The partnership between Xbox and IHOP kicked off in November with a special-edition custom pancake Xbox and a menu inspired by Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Now it's come to light that the ...GameSpot - Dec. 9 -
He bought a KFC store in Australia for $100,000 in 1969. Today, his fast food company is worth over $3 billion
Jack Cowin, founder and chairman of Competitive Foods Australia, shares his "biggest break" in life, which ultimately made him a billionaire.CNBC - Dec. 9 -
How an App Selling Secondhand Clothes Went From Near Collapse to Worth $5 Billion
Popular in Europe, Vinted is disproving the conventional wisdom about the resale market. Can it eventually crack the U.S.?The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9 -
In Just 22 Years, Peter Thiel Turned $2,000 Into $5 Billion, Tax-Free. Here’s How
Granted, Thiel’s Roth IRA return is astronomical, but the approach he used can be broadly applied.Inc. - Dec. 8 -
NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. took his 2021 salary in bitcoin. Here’s how much it’s worth now.
‘Who said taking my salary in bitcoin was dumb?’ he asks nowMarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
He Sold His Startup to Walmart for $3.3 Billion. Here’s His 3-Part Plan for Founder Success
Serial entrepreneur Marc Lore shares his take on the critical factors for startup growth.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
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Arctic could see its first ice-free day before the end of the decade: Study
The planet's northernmost ocean could experience its first day free of ice as early as 2027, a new study has found. While the three-year possibility remains extreme, the study authors determined ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Space Startups Get Government Contracts as SpaceX Explores Share Sale Valued at $350 Billion
The commercial space industry has had a rocket lit under it recently, as the government changes how it awards contracts, looking closely at new innovators.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
SpaceX’s $350 billion private valuation signals an IPO is off the table for now
Elon Musk’s space business is part of a trend of companies staying private, as its private-market valuation jumps by more than $100 billion with a proposed sale of shares.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
For his 80th birthday, my dad asked for the gift of time. What we gave him will last generations | Ranjana Srivastava
My father was more thrilled with his present than the times we gave him lovely photos, swanky dinners and a fancy laptop. I waited until I was 15 years old to have my first major disagreement with ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
AT&T Gave Up on the Media Business, and Its Stock Has Surged
Investors have welcomed CEO John Stankey’s return to boring wireless and broadband services after costly entertainment gambles.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Denver paid Russell Wilson $84m to go away. Now he could be heading for a title
The quarterback was on the scrapheap after a humiliating time with the Broncos. But he has been revived under Mike Tomlin in PittsburghYahoo Sports - Dec. 2
