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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 -
Rashford ready for 'challenge' away from Man Utd
Marcus Rashford has hinted at a move away from Manchester United by saying he is "ready for a new challenge" after admitting it was "disheartening" to be dropped from manager Ruben Amorim's squad ...ESPN - 4h -
Databricks announces $10 billion financing at $62 billion valuation
The company's new valuation is up from $43 billion in 2023.CNBC - 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 -
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Jeanty: 'Should've walked away' with Heisman
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty thinks he did enough to win the Heisman Trophy over Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter, adding he was "100%" motivated by being named the runner-up.ESPN - 2d -
Feeble England blown away by New Zealand
England's hopes of a clean sweep in New Zealand are all but over after a feeble display on the second day of the third Test in Hamilton.BBC News - 3d -
England chip away at New Zealand in Hamilton
England's seamers leave New Zealand 315-9 after the opening day of the third and final Test in Hamilton.BBC News - 4d -
After UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing, San Francisco police gave FBI tip about suspect's identity
The day after a masked gunman killed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare in New York City, police in San Francisco gave the FBI a potentially valuable tip about the identity of the suspectABC News - 4d -
It would be nice if Frank gave us Christmas off - Damsgaard
Mikkel Damsgaard talks to BBC Sport's Glenn Murray about life with Brentford, which team he supported as a child and his football IQ.BBC News - 5d -
As FBI probe continues, 'drones are not going away': Wharton
A federal multi-agency approach into drones over New Jersey and New York could be valuable exercise for future endeavorsThe Hill - 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 - 6d -
Alton Thacker, Who Gave More Than a Million Toys to Children, Dies at 89
A retired barber and “year-round Santa Claus,” he co-founded a foundation that makes wooden cars for children around the world.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
Taylor Swift Gave Her Eras Tour Crew $197 Million in Bonuses–but That’s Not the Real Secret to Her Success
What is the real ‘secret’ to Taylor Swift’s remarkable success? Excellence, in all things.Inc. - 6d -
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 -
LOOK: Mark Gastineau confronts Brett Favre for 'taking a dive' that gave Michael Strahan sack record over him
Gastineau is still hot two decades after the factCBS Sports - Dec. 10 -
Accused killer asked 'how to get away with murder'
A criminology student asked tutors about murders before stabbing a woman to death, a court hears.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Maryland Cracker Barrel apologizes after turning away students with disabilities
A group of students with disabilities visited a Cracker Barrel in Waldorf, Maryland, and were refused service, according to school officials, leading to community outcry and a planned protest.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
Inside the Los Angeles film critics vote that gave 'Anora' best picture
Times columnist Glenn Whipp and film editor Joshua Rothkopf break down the winners and less fortunate in this year's Los Angeles Film Critics Assn. vote.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 9 -
Bank accounts locked and cash withdrawn after elderly gave power to law firm partner
BBC hears how people felt pressured to grant lasting power of attorney to a man called Ron Hiller.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Supreme Court turns away challenge to Hawaii handgun license law
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a defendant’s Second Amendment challenge to Hawaii laws that make it a crime to carry handguns or ammunition in public without a license. In written ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Brook is 'far and away' best batter in world - Root
Harry Brook is "by far and away the best player in the world", according to his England team-mate Joe Root.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
A new start after 60: I gave up work – and began travelling the world alone
After 40 years of work, Bally Bhamra went hiking in Nepal. Now 74, she still travels solo across Africa and Asia, staying with local families. When Bally Bhamra retired at 60, she decided this was ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Cousins throws away Falcons' chances, and possibly their season, in return to Minnesota
The Falcons' season is now in serious trouble, and questions swirl around Cousins as a result.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
Returns are an $890 billion problem for retailers
Holiday shopping is expected to reach record levels this year.NBC News - Dec. 8 -
Buster Posey Signed a Record-Setting Contract. 12 Years Later, He Gave One Out.
The former San Francisco Giants star and current executive gave Willy Adames the only contract in team history larger than his own.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
She Gave 56 Years of Her Life to Manchester United. After Her Death, the Club Paid Tribute.
David Beckham and other club icons sat by Kath Phipp’s bedside in her final weeks. By the end, there were many people knocking on her front door.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Retail returns: An $890 billion problem
As shopping reaches a peak in the weeks ahead, retailers expect their return rate for the holidays to be 17% higher, on average, than the annual rate.CNBC - Dec. 7 -
The Supreme Court Just Gave Us a Bitter Taste of What’s Coming
In the case involving medical care for transgender adolescents, ignoring doctors is part of the point.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
1,300 miles to an away game? On the road with Las Palmas
The Canary Islands' club's first win at Barcelona in 53 years was part of a journey, in more ways than one.ESPN - Dec. 5 -
I gave up bulk buying – and changed my attitude to money | Emma Brockes
Haul culture, fast fashion and warehouse shopping are not only a waste of hard-earned cash and resources but a titanic misuse of time. One of the conventional pleasures of the American shopping ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Parthenon Sculptures deal some distance away, says British Museum chairman
But George Osborne said "a lot of progress" had been made in talks to lend the antiquities to Greece.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Memecoins will go away once we stop paying attention to them
Regulation has failed. It’s time to try indifferenceFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Wish it away: will the live-action Snow White be a new low for Disney?
A hauntingly bad new trailer for the studio’s next live-action remake promises a nightmarish procession of CGI dwarves. Here are two things that recently happened in very quick succession: my ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
A moment that changed me: I felt alone in my misery – but catching a fish gave me hope
I had long resisted spending days in the cold and wet of north-east Scotland. Then I realised it offered the peace and quiet I needed most. In August 2020, a doctor said two words to me that have ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Cyber Monday Deals Gave Shoppers Exactly What They Wanted
Shopify, Mastercard, and others reported record sales from Black Friday through Cyber Monday as holiday shoppers scouted for price cuts.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Cop29 gave us a Putin-friendly deal – and a glimpse of the dark future of climate talks | Fiona Harvey
The Baku Cop29 talks were marked by division and self-interest, with rancorous meddling right until the end. Fiona Harvey is an environment editor at the Guardian When I first visited Azerbaijan ...The Guardian - 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 -
Amari Cooper: I thought Josh Allen wanted the ball, so I gave it to him
Bills quarterback Josh Allen scored perhaps the most spectacular touchdown of his career on Sunday night when he completed a short pass to Amari Cooper, then ran behind Cooper, got a lateral from ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2
