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Fire official gives update as deadly wildfires rage through L.A. area
Los Angeles Fire Department public information officer Captain Adam Van Gerpen speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the latest in the fight to control the raging wildfires burning through the L.A. area.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Grooming still happening in Oxford, ex-investigator says
Simon Morton says perpetrators are operating in plain sight and the "guys we couldn't catch are still out there".BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Anthropic in Talks for $2 Billion Funding Round
The financing efforts follow new funding rounds by Elon Musk’s xAI and the market leader, OpenAI, which is now valued at $157 billion.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Bergvall gives Tottenham edge in Carabao Cup semi-final to fury of Liverpool
Tottenham feared they had found a novel way to feel a kick where it most hurts, something entirely in keeping with the moment they are in. There were 77 minutes on the clock, this Carabao Cup ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Shutterstock and Getty Merge to Meet AI Challenge in $3.7 Billion Deal
The two big players in the licensed visual content will pair up to counter threats from artificial intelligence tools like Midjourney.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
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. - Jan. 8 -
Anthropic’s $60 billion valuation would obscure a stark reality in AI
Anthropic may be joining rival OpenAI with its own eye-popping valuation, but the hefty valuations for the two biggest AI startups obscure the fact that, for now, these companies are burning ...MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
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 - Jan. 7 -
Trump Blurs Lines in $20 Billion Data Center Announcement and Other Deals
Even before the start of the new administration, there has been repeated blurring of lines between the federal government efforts and Trump family businesses.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Is a 2-year CD still worth opening?
A 2-year CD can still be valuable for many savers, even at a slightly lower interest rate. Here's why.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Watch live: Las Vegas police give update on Cybertruck explosion investigation
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) is set to brief the public on its investigation into last week's Cybertruck explosion outside Trump International Hotel, which injured at least ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Getty Images, Shutterstock to Combine in $3.7 Billion Deal
Getty shareholders will own about 54.7% of the combined company, which will retain the Getty name. Shares of both companies surged on the news.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Anthropic in talks to raise funding at $60 billion valuation
AI startup Anthropic is in late-stage talks to raise as much as $2 billion at a $60 billion valuation, according to a person familiar with the deal.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
'I can't give it up' - Care to stay with Harlequins for 20th season
Scrum-half Danny Care says he will stay with Harlequins through 2025-26, for what will be his 20th campaign with the club.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Democrats still underestimate Trump
Despite his greatest political win, and arguably America’s greatest presidential recovery, Trump’s opponents continue to act as though his success is a fluke.The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Getty Images to buy Shutterstock as part of $3.7 billion visual content expansion
Getty Images said on Tuesday it would merge with rival Shutterstock to create a $3.7 billion stock image powerhouse geared for the artificial intelligence era, in a deal that would likely draw ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
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When the blizzard hits, why are we still commuting?
As Winter Storm Blair wreaks havoc across the U.S., the lack of leadership in promoting remote work is frustrating and could have saved lives, reduced economic disruption and maintained normalcy.The Hill - Jan. 7 -
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 - Jan. 7 -
Microsoft Plans to Invest $3 Billion on AI, Cloud Infrastructure in India
The company plans to grow the company’s Azure cloud business in India and set up new data centers.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Phillips 66 to Buy EPIC NGL for $2.2 Billion
Phillips 66 will buy EPIC NGL for $2.2 billion to help the Houston oil refiner grow its Permian midstream business.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
Why Lyft Is Giving New York City Riders a Credit During January
Uber and Lyft are reacting to New York City’s congestion pricing in different ways.Inc. - Jan. 6 -
Stryker to Acquire Inari Medical in Deal Valued at $4.9 Billion
Inari makes mechanical thrombectomy solutions designed to treat peripheral vascular diseases. Stryker said the deal would be complementary to its neurovascular business.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
He Owns the Worst Gloves in Hockey, and He’s Not Giving Them Up
The Bruins star Brad Marchand has an endorsement deal that allows him to get new gloves whenever he wants. He won’t take advantage of it.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
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 - Jan. 6 -
Sonic The Hedgehog Film Franchise Races Past $1 Billion At The Box Office
Paramount Pictures has announced that the Sonic the Hedgehog film franchise has earned more than $1 billion at the global box office. The movie franchise--based on Sega's long-running video game ...GameSpot - Jan. 6 -
Stiga's goal in OT gives U.S. world juniors title
The Americans avenged a 4-3 overtime loss to Finland in group play, overcoming a two-goal deficit in the second period to win their second straight junior worlds title and seventh overall.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
Djokovic still has 'trauma' over Covid deportation
Novak Djokovic says he still has "trauma" when he visits Melbourne, three years after being deported because of Covid-19 rules.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
'Liverpool were flustered and rattled - but still weren't beaten'
MOTD2 pundit Alan Shearer explains why there is no need for Premier League leaders Liverpool to panic after their thrilling draw with Manchester United.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
On the Run, a Hit Man Gives One Last Confession
Edgar Matobato says he killed again and again for former President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines. Now he’s trying to stay alive to testify.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
China’s drive to give Taiwanese visitors local IDs alarms Taipei
Officials fear jurisdiction will be compromised and push could open door for Beijing to intervene in its domestic affairsFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Why context-aware AI agents will give us superpowers in 2025
In 2025, augmented mentality will emerge from the convergence of AI agents, conversational computing and augmented reality.VentureBeat - Jan. 5 -
NHS App upgrade to give patients more choice over treatment
Plans for an upgraded NHS app to allow more patients in England to book treatments will be announced by the health secretary on Monday.BBC News - Jan. 5
