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What does Big Tech hope to gain from warming up to Trump?

In a string of visits, dinners, calls, monetary pledges and social media overtures, big tech chiefs have joined a parade of business and world leaders in trying to improve their standing with ...

ABC News - 5h

Does flag planting have a place in college football?

Flag planting -- and the postgame fights that followed -- was all over college football during Rivalry Week. What's next ahead of the first home College Football Playoff games?

ESPN - 1d

Big Tech Will Scour the Globe in Its Search for Cheap Energy

Warehouses full of servers are hungry for power, no matter who supplies it.

Wired - 1d

SoftBank and Big Tech flash corporate dollars at Donald Trump

Also in today’s newsletter, the fallout from ABC News’s $15mn defamation settlement with the president-elect

Financial Times - 16h

With This MoMA Artist, the Painting Does the Talking

Marlon Mullen’s show at the Museum of Modern Art, the first by a developmentally disabled artist, speaks volumes.

The New York Times - 1d

Does sacking a manager help you avoid relegation?

BBC Sport looks at whether teams who sack their manager while in the relegation zone usually stay up or go down.

BBC News - 1d

Trump may not spare Big Tech after all

It’s likely some companies are in for a bumpy ride despite Elon Musk’s influence in the White House

Financial Times - 1d

This sector ETF briefly beat Big Tech and is up 32% this year. Is it still a buy?

One ETF tracking the financial sector has quietly churned out significant returns this year, making it one of the top-performing sector fund as 2024 comes to a close.

MarketWatch - 3d

Big Oil wants to help Big Tech power artificial intelligence data centers

Exxon and Chevron see natural gas and carbon capture technology playing a key role in meeting AI's power needs.

CNBC - 3d

Trump hosts Apple CEO at Mar-a-Lago as big tech leaders continue outreach to president-elect

Donald Trump is hosting Apple CEO Tim Cook for a Friday evening dinner at the president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago resort

ABC News - 4d

Big Tech leaders donate to Trump inaugural fund

As President-elect Donald Trump and his team prepare for day one of the new administration, CBS News has learned some major players in Big Tech are sending huge amounts of money their way. CBS News ...

CBS News - 4d

Big Tech funds Trump's inaugural

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump's inauguration fund gets tech cash The leaders of multiple major technology companies are throwing ...

The Hill - 4d

Does the NBA Cup need star power or does Las Vegas sell itself?

The NBA In-Season Tournament semifinals and final debuted last season in Las Vegas

ABC News - 4d

New AI winners beyond Big Tech are set to emerge, UK fund manager predicts

CNBC - 4d

Amazon is the latest Big Tech company to donate $1mn to Trump fund

Contribution to inauguration effort comes as founder Jeff Bezos and others attempt to build ties with the president-elect

Financial Times - 5d

Lessons to learn from US big tech performance

Any notion that the Magnificent Seven had unstoppable momentum received a reality check earlier this year

Financial Times - 6d

Donald Trump’s Future Plans Were Laid Out By Big Tech

Under the influence of a coterie of tech boosters, it’s full speed ahead.

The New York Times - 6d

Quantum-computing stocks are soaring as investors place bets on ‘the next big thing’ in tech

A trio of quantum-computing stocks have seen huge gains over the past few months, bolstered by a wave of hype from retail investors looking to cash in on what could be the next big thing in tech.

MarketWatch - 6d

We're booking big profits in a tech stock popping on news that seems too theoretical

It's unclear what business case and monetization strategy can come from this development.

CNBC - Dec. 10

Taking on the Tyranny of the Tech Bros

Coalitions between feminist movements, minorities, and labor activists will help keep the Silicon Valley moguls in check.

Wired - Dec. 9

Soto does the unimaginable by leaving Yankees for Mets

The Yankees have operated as a big-spending behemoth for decades. After losing Juan Soto to the crosstown Mets, they aren't even the top dogs in their own city.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9

As the Formula 1 Season Comes to an End, So Does Ferrari’s Formidable Duo

Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz clicked quickly as teammates, but the fan-favorite driver pairing will part ways after the 2024 season finale.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

The aging U.S. power grid is slowing Big Tech’s data centers and AI’s future

The Trump administration and state policymakers should ease regulations on utilities.

MarketWatch - Dec. 7

Playing in 55% of Miami's games, does Messi deserve MLS MVP?

In the NFL, NBA, MLB or NHL, no one has won the MVP while playing in less than 70% of their team's games, so why does Lionel Messi deserve MLS' honor?

ESPN - Dec. 7

What does the middle want? Effective leadership and results.

No Labels has identified 10 core beliefs that enjoy widespread support among the middle of the electorate, including strong borders, equality of opportunity, equality under the law and affordable ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Dismissal of Trump’s criminal cases does not prevent future prosecutions in 2029

Both cases involve dismissals “without prejudice,” an important legal distinction.

The Hill - Dec. 5

Where does the Syrian Civil War go from here?

Even the brightest experts, with the most well-connected contacts, didn’t see such a decisive military maneuver coming nearly 14 years into the Syrian Civil War.

The Hill - Dec. 5

Does Linda McMahon need to be an educator to lead the Department of Education?

President-elect Donald Trump's education secretary nominee, Linda McMahon, is under a microscope for her lack of experience in schools.

ABC News - Dec. 5

How does the new Club World Cup work & why is it so controversial?

Everything you need to know about the revamped Club World Cup set to take place in summer 2025.

BBC News - Dec. 5

AI play Pure Storage soars 24% after touting it won a contract with an unnamed big tech company

Pure Storage shares rallied 24% after announcing a contract with a top tier hyperscaler.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Does the UFC even care if Conor McGregor fights again?

Dana White said "late 2025" for Conor McGregor's return before his sexual assault verdict. Has that changed? And really, does it even matter?

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

New PS5 Update Out Now, Here's What It Does

The latest PlayStation 5 firmware update has landed, and while it doesn't have any massive new features or improvements, the update has some notable and useful inclusions.. First off, the update ...

GameSpot - Dec. 4

What does the EU’s rightward shift mean for green policy?

Plus, carbon removal business Heirloom announces $150mn fundraising in boost to nascent sector

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Biden does complete reversal with pardon for son

President Biden’s decision to give his son a full and unconditional pardon represented a stunning reversal for the outgoing commander in chief, who previously had insisted he would do no such thing ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Emergence’s AI orchestrator launches to do what big tech offerings can’t: play well with others

It aims to sit above the fray and work well with any application and vendor that the enterprise uses, uniting them all with its orchestrator.

VentureBeat - Dec. 3

What does the recent surge in Jewish-themed films mean for awards season?

Films such as 'Schindler's List' and 'Gentleman's Agreement' have won top Oscar gold. But how will the range of Jewish-centric films fare this awards season?

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3