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Disney says about 157 million global users are streaming content with ads
Disney announced Wednesday it has about 157 million global monthly active users viewing its ad-supported streaming content across Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+.CNBC - 27m -
Tax refund delays still plague millions of Americans, report says
Millions of taxpayers continue to struggle with delays in refunds from the IRS, a new tax advocate report says.CBS News - 50m -
AI Startup Anthropic Plans to Raise $2 Billion at a $60 Billion Valuation
The new funding round, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, sees the company at more than triple its 2024 valuation of $18 million.Inc. - 2h -
'Conclave' examines power. Stanley Tucci explores why you'd want it
The film looks at the backstabbing intrigue that undermines elections even among the holiest constituents — such as Catholic cardinals.Los Angeles Times - 10h -
NASA Wants to Explore the Icy Moons of Jupiter and Saturn With Autonomous Robots
Research and development is underway to create robots that can hunt for signs of life in the vast oceans that exist under the thick ice shells of bodies like Europa.Wired - 11h -
AI Startup Anthropic Raising Funds Valuing It at $60 Billion
The Amazon-backed OpenAI rival was valued at $18 billion last year.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Bench’s Jilted Customers Say the Accounting Startup’s Problems Began Long Before Its Abrupt Shutdown
The tax startup’s recent collapse and subsequent acquisition by Employer.com has left customers unsure about where to turn.Inc. - 11h -
The buyer of Michael Jordan’s $9.5 million mansion is an urban explorer who films inside abandoned buildings
The buyer Jordan’s Chicago mansion has come forward to identify himself as a longtime fan of the NBA legend—and he’s sharing his plans for the property.MarketWatch - 11h -
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Toyota is 'exploring rockets' with nearly $45 million investment in Japanese launch startup, chairman says
Toyota Motor is exploring the development and production of orbital rockets, Chair CEO Akio Toyoda said Monday.CNBC - 1d -
Online holiday spending rises nearly 9%, as deep discounts and AI-powered chatbots fuel purchases, Adobe data says
The holiday e-commerce results from Adobe are a promising sign for the retail industry, which will begin reporting holiday results in February.CNBC - 1d -
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Japanese steelmaker vows not to give up on buying U.S. Steel
Japan’s largest steelmaker said that it would not give up trying to purchase U.S. Steel even after President Joe Biden blocked the $15 billion bid last week.NBC News - 1d -
British AI startup with government ties is developing tech for military drones
Exclusive: Concerns raised over role of Faculty AI, which has worked with NHS and government safety body. A company that has worked closely with the UK government on artificial intelligence safety, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says nearly 15,000 Russian troops have died in Kursk
Russia’s defence ministry claims capture of Kurakhove, a Ukrainian logistics hub which Russian forces have been advancing toward for months. What we know on Day 1,048.. See all our Ukraine ...The Guardian - 1d -
This Japanese man earned $80,000 a year from 'doing nothing'
When Shoji Morimoto was fired from his job, his superior criticized him for "not doing anything." Since then, Morimoto has spun a career out of "doing nothing."CNBC - 1d -
Jim Cramer explores why consumer goods stocks are seeing losses
CNBC's Jim Cramer reviewed Monday's market action and gave his take on why a large swath of stocks are notching losses.CNBC - 1d -
Don't make this investing mistake going into the Trump years, says strategist: 'A lot of investors who think this is easy' are wrong
You may have an idea which stocks will do well under the upcoming Trump administration. But a look at the data shows that the market often bucks expectations.CNBC - 1d -
Social Security Fairness Act brings retirement changes for nearly 3 million public pensioners
President Joe Biden on Sunday signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, clearing the way for nearly 3 million public workers including teachers, firefighters and police to see an increase ...NBC News - 2d -
Social Security Fairness Act brings retirement changes for nearly 3 million public pensioners. Here's what that means for retirees
Two provisions have been eliminated that reduced Social Security benefits for public workers who receive pensions. Here's what that means for retirees.CNBC - 2d -
'Another violation,' Blinken says of North Korean launch as he visits South Korea
The JCS said the South Korean military has heightened surveillance for additional launches and maintaining a readiness posture to share info with the U.S. and Japan.ABC News - 2d -
Microsoft Says AI Will Lead To Job Losses, Invests $80 Billion In The Tech
Microsoft has doubled down on its plan to invest $80 billion into artificial technologies in 2025, while at the same time admitting that advancements to the technology will lead to job losses. This ...GameSpot - 2d -
After loss to Rockets, LeBron James says Lakers must 'get uncomfortable' to be great
After falling behind by 22 points in first half, the Lakers have a chance to force overtime but a turnover on an inbound play costs them their chance.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
5 Ways This Startup Puts Values in Action
This AI company’s values help drive its booming biotech business.Inc. - 3d -
Vikings spend nearly $2 million on tickets at Detroit's Ford Field for Week 18 clash vs. Lions
The Vikings purchased the seats on the secondary market and offered them to season ticket-holders.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person at 116 has died
TOKYO — Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died, an Ashiya city official said Saturday.NBC News - 4d -
6 Rules for Startup Fundraising
Lessons learned from my startup’s most recent fundraising round.Inc. - 4d -
Japanese woman who was the world's oldest person at 116 has died
Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has diedABC News - 4d -
Venture Capitalist Sues Paypal Over Program for Minority Startups
An Asian-American fund manager accused the payments company of discrimination by ignoring her application under a $100 million initiative.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
This Colorado Startup Is Challenging NASA in the Concorde 2.0 Race
Boom Supersonic is trying to build a quieter, 21st century supersonic jetliner.Inc. - 5d -
Brown hails Biden decision to block Japanese takeover of US Steel
Outgoing Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) on Friday hailed President Biden’s decision to block the takeover of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, a deal that was valued at $14 billion. “The deal was ...The Hill - 5d -
This will be the year of investing dangerously
Investors have no clue what the returning President Trump will actually doFinancial Times - 5d -
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The 45 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (January 2025)
Somebody Somewhere, Dune: Prophecy, and The Sex Lives of College Girls are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on Max this month.Wired - 6d -
Joe Burrow is one big game away from the NFL's fifth 5,000-yard, 45-TD season
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is leading the NFL in both passing yards and passing touchdowns, and if he has a big game against the Steelers on Saturday, he could join a very exclusive club in ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Pottering in the Potteries: exploring the museums and ceramics studios of Stoke-on-Trent
As a new series of The Great Pottery Throwdown hits the screens, an honorary Stokie explores Josiah Wedgwood’s legacy and the six towns – and gets some clay on her hands. As a lump of damp clay ...The Guardian - 6d -
How to invest in a much-changed China
While Trump threatens punitive tariffs, investors need to understand how much the country has altered in recent yearsFinancial Times - 6d -
Russia launches 111 drones at Ukraine in deadly New Year’s attack, Kyiv says
At least six people were injured in Kyiv as Russia launched a drone strike on the capital in the early hours of Wednesday, city officials said.ABC News - Jan. 1 -
How Saga Origins is exploring the boundaries of Web3 games | Rebecca Liao interview
Rebecca Liao, CEO of Saga, talked to us about the boundaries of provocative games on the Saga blockchain.VentureBeat - Dec. 31
