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How the ripple effect of inflation, tariff concern could impact 2 big tech stocks
Inflation-wary consumers are still worried about rising prices — for good reason.CNBC - 46m -
Investors rush to protect against Wall Street ‘volatility spikes’
US stocks have risen this year, but traders are hedging against big swings induced by Trump’s erratic policymakingFinancial Times - 2h -
Egypt to present 'vision' to rebuild Gaza without displacement
The Arab state is seeking an alternative to Donald Trump's plan to relocate some two million Palestinians.BBC News - 5h -
England bring in Pollock for pre-Scotland camp
Henry Pollock, the fast-rising back row prospect, is brought into England's training camp in preparation for the Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland.BBC News - 5h -
SoftBank brings vision and volatility to big tech bets
AI is Masayoshi Son’s most ambitious bet yetFinancial Times - 6h -
Japan's SoftBank reports loss weeks after announcing AI investment with U.S. President Trump
Japanese technology company SoftBank Group Corp. reported a 369.2 billion yen, or $2.4 billion, loss for the fiscal third quarter, as it racked up red ink from its Vision Fund investmentsABC News - 8h -
The CFPB Work Freeze Is Putting Big Tech Regulations ‘On Ice’
The cease-work order at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau won’t just affect lawsuits and enforcement actions. It will stall regulation that could govern tech companies like Apple and Google.Wired - 20h -
5 Notes from the Big Paris A.I. Summit
At times, Kevin Roose writes, it feels like he is watching policymakers on horseback trying to install seatbelts on a passing Lamborghini.The New York Times - 1d -
Big Tech’s AI dream demands real money — but even more wishing and hoping
Many intelligent people avoid looking at what really matters for stock prices.MarketWatch - 6h -
Study finds rare vision issues in taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs
The cases are rare but concerning due to the number of people taking the medications.The Hill - 6h -
Stones: Latest City loss brings anger, frustration
John Stones admitted he was left feeling "anger and frustration" after Manchester City conceded two late goals to lose 3-2 to Real Madrid on Tuesday.ESPN - 7h -
SoftBank posts surprise loss of $2.4 billion in third quarter as Vision Fund investments go into red
SoftBank Group posted a surprise quarterly loss Wednesday and the Japanese company's revenue also missed analysts' estimates.CNBC - 10h -
SoftBank falls to $2.4bn loss amid plans for huge AI investments
Japanese tech group hit by underperformance in its Vision Fund portfoliosFinancial Times - 11h -
Big Ten winners in the 2025 recruiting cycle
The addition of five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood makes Michigan a winner for the 2025 cycle.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Big Ten men’s Bracketology: Purdue is the cream of the crop
The Boilermakers are clearly the Big Ten’s best.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump brings members of Congress to Super Bowl
President Donald Trump is at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans watching the Super Bowl, marking the first time a sitting president appears at the game.ABC News - 2d -
What Forerunner Ventures Looks For in Consumer Startups: Vision, Magnetism, and Unfair Advantages
Partner Nicole Johnson shares her outlook for consumer brands and where she’s looking to invest in 2025.Inc. - 2d -
Brussels becoming more supportive of Big Tech, says Booking CEO
Also in this newsletter: ruling party to lose outright majority in Kosovo electionsFinancial Times - 2d -
Jeff Koons: Big ideas and big art
Controversial art world giant Jeff Koons works with teams of craftsmen to create his complex sculptures. His latest idea? He tells Anderson Cooper he plans to send artwork to the moon.CBS News - 2d -
How Elon Musk is using tech to DOGE the government
Elon Musk is using his tech and leadership playbook in a crusade against the federal bureaucracy as he and his allies attempt to gain access to sensitive information and use emerging tech to speed ...The Hill - 2d -
No. 20 Arizona avenge its only Big 12 loss with an 82-73 victory over No. 13 Texas Tech
Jaden Bradley and Caleb Love each scored 16 points and No. 20 Arizona avenged its only Big 12 loss with an 82-73 victory over No. 13 Texas Tech on Saturday night.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
The Friendship Bench: Bringing talk therapy into underserved communities
A program begun in Zimbabwe in which grandmothers and older listeners serve as "first responders" for those seeking mental health assistance in underserved communities has now expanded to nine ...CBS News - 3d -
‘Anora’ Wins Big at Producers and Directors Guild Awards
The film that takes those two major industry prizes almost always goes on to win the best-picture Oscar.The New York Times - 3d -
Winter storm forecasted to bring more snow to Northeast
The Northeast is digging out from an overnight storm that dropped up to six inches of snow in some areas and now another storm is expected in just a matter of days. NBC’s Maya Eaglin reports for ...NBC News - 3d -
No. 20 Arizona avenge its only Big 12 loss with an 82-73 victory over No. 13 Texas Tech
Jaden Bradley and Caleb Love each scored 16 points and No. 20 Arizona avenged its only Big 12 Conference loss with an 82-73 victory over No. 13 Texas Tech on Saturday nightABC News - 3d -
‘What’s high tech about clothing?’ Life on the margins of China’s economic reboot
The poor urban neighbourhoods that powered a manufacturing boom are once again on the front lines of Beijing’s plansFinancial Times - 3d -
Georgia Tech hires Texas assistant Blake Gideon as defensive coordinator
Gideon had spent the past four seasons coaching safeties with the Longhorns and was promoted to associate head coach for defense at his alma mater last year.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Tech titan's murder rocked Silicon Valley. For his loved ones, it was personal.
Bob Lee, who founded Cash App and was an executive at Square and Mobile Coin, was stabbed three times with a paring knife in San Francisco.NBC News - 4d -
Emery hails Rashford's Villa move: 'Big potential'
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has insisted that new loan signing Marcus Rashford has trained "fantastically" despite Manchester United's willingness to part ways.ESPN - 4d -
Nonalcoholic booze scores big ahead of the Super Bowl
Zero-proof beer sales are surging just as another major brand touts its newest boozeless brew during Sunday’s big game.NBC News - 4d -
Big Tech Keeps Its A.I. Data Center Spending Boom Alive
An apparent breakthrough in efficiency from the Chinese start-up did not make tech’s biggest companies question their extravagant spending on new data centers.The New York Times - 4d -
Tech vs finance: the social wars
No longer the most powerful profession, finance still provides better companyFinancial Times - 4d -
Musk brings tech playbook to Washington
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} View Online Technology Technology The Big Story How Musk is using his tech playbook for DOGE campaign Elon Musk and his allies are using ...The Hill - 4d -
Anduril in talks to raise money at $28 billion valuation as defense-tech booms
Anduril has signed a term sheet to raise up to $2.5 billion at a valuation of $28 billion, according to sources close to the company.CNBC - 4d -
This High-Tech Handlebar Is Coming With Help From OnlyFans
Former BMW and Porsche engineers are hoping to forge a new path in bike gear by making a first-of-its-kind digital bicycle upgrade.Wired - 5d -
Trump’s Vision for Gaza Shifts Away From a Cease-Fire Deal
President Trump’s grandiose plans for the enclave left out any ideas for advancing the cease-fire talks.The New York Times - 5d -
Kendrick Lamar will appear in Synth Riders Experience on Apple Vision Pro
Kendrick Lamar will appear in the experience Humble in the Synth Riders Experience on the Apple Vision Pro.VentureBeat - 6d -
Gaming M&A dipped in 2024 but fundraising doubled | Quantum Tech Partners
Gaming mergers and acquisitions were down 3% to $11.5 billion in 2024, but fundraising doubled, Quantum Tech Partners said.VentureBeat - 6d
