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Los Angeles Faces Nearly $1 Billion Deficit as It Rebuilds From Fires
Shifting federal policies, combined with the cost of January’s wildfires, have created “serious financial headwinds” for the city, officials said.The New York Times - 1d -
PepsiCo buys prebiotic soda brand Poppi for nearly $2 billion
PepsiCo said Monday that it is buying prebiotic soda brand Poppi for nearly $2 billion.NBC News - 4d -
Department of Education lays off nearly half of workforce
The Department of Education announced Tuesday it was firing nearly half of its workforce, the latest Trump administration move to shrink the federal government that could face swift legal ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
PepsiCo to buy prebiotic brand Poppi for nearly $2 billion
PepsiCo will acquire healthier soda brand Poppi as it strives to diversify into soda and snack offerings.CBS News - 4d -
PepsiCo buys prebiotic soda brand Poppi for nearly $2 billion
Poppi's founders Allison and Stephen Ellsworth launched the brand back in 2018.CNBC - 4d -
The US is short nearly 4 million homes
Builders faced barriers like zoning and supply costs, which make producing affordable homes challenging.The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Walgreens to Be Acquired by Sycamore Partners in $10 Billion Deal
Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance have lost about half their value in the past year, as the chain has faced pressure in its retail and pharmacy businesses.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Hugging Face co-founder Thomas Wolf just challenged Anthropic CEO’s vision for AI’s future — and the $130 billion industry is taking notice
Hugging Face co-founder Thomas Wolf challenges Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's "compressed 21st century" vision, arguing AI systems are building "yes-men on servers" rather than the revolutionary ...VentureBeat - Mar. 6 -
Why sportsbooks like FanDuel and DraftKings really need March Madness bettors to lose this year
March Madness numbers to know include $3.1 billion in wagers and nearly $5 million in earnings for one player.MarketWatch - 1d -
Boston Celtics sold for $6.1 billion
The Boston Celtics are being sold to Bill Chisholm for $6.1 billion.CBS News - 11h -
Leon Edwards faced with the tough task of extending U.K. MMA's golden era at UFC London
For the first time in nearly 10 years, UFC London is all about what Leon Edwards looks like when he gets back up.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Thames Water had feared it might be left with just £39mn cash by month-end
UK’s largest utility is facing a cash crunch weighed down by nearly £20bn in debtFinancial Times - 3h -
Perplexity AI in talks to double valuation to $18 billion, raise up to $1 billion in new funding
Perplexity AI is in early talks to raise between $500 million and $1 billion in funding at an $18 billion post-money valuation, a source told CNBC.CNBC - 1d -
Alphabet to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion
Google owner Alphabet has agreed to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billionABC News - 3d -
Celtics sold for record $6.1 billion, sources say
Bill Chisholm has agreed to purchase the Boston Celtics from the Grousbeck family for a valuation for $6.1 billion, sources told ESPN.ESPN - 14h -
Assassin's Creed Shadows Review - Shinobi Simulator
It felt good to see Assassin's Creed Shadows protagonist Naoe's face nearly healed after the 50-hour journey through 16th-century Japan. The wound that had once marred her face was mostly gone, ...GameSpot - 3d -
Nearly half of Americans say economy worsening: Poll
Nearly half of Americans said the economy is worsening, according to a Thursday The Economist/YouGov poll. Forty-eight percent of respondents said they believe the economy is getting worse, while ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
EPA Cancels $20 Billion in Climate Grants
Here is what we know about the billions in funds that have led to federal investigations, lawsuits and frozen bank accounts for climate nonprofit groups.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
CoreWeave aims to raise up to $2.7 billion in IPO
In its updated IPO prospectus on Thursday, CoreWeave said it plans to sell shares at $47 to $55 each, raising a total of up to $2.7 billion.CNBC - 1d -
Pat Surtain nearly slipped up with Russell Wilson's old motto
Rich Eisen caught Pat Surtain nearly using Russell Wilson's old catchphrase.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Oakland A’s being valued at $2 billion in sale of new shares of team
John Fisher, managing partner of the Oakland A's, is offering new shares in his MLB team at a $2 billion valuation, according to sources.CNBC - 4d -
Google parent Alphabet to buy Wiz cybersecurity firm for $32 billion
The agreement comes after the cybersecurity startup rejected Google owner's original $23 billion proposal last July.CBS News - 3d -
SoftBank to acquire chip designer Ampere in $6.5 billion deal
SoftBank Group said Wednesday that it will acquire Ampere Computing, a startup that designed an Arm-based server chip, for $6.5 billion.CNBC - 1d -
Nearly 100 arrested in Trump Tower protest over Mahmoud Khalil's detention
The NYPD said nearly 100 people have been arrested after a group of protesters entered Trump Tower in New York City to support Mahmoud Khalil.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Pat Shurmur: New York Giants nearly drafted Josh Allen in 2018
Former New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur admits the team nearly selected QB Josh Allen in the 2018 NFL draft.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
President Trump threatens additional tariffs on Canada, European Union
The trade war is escalating as President Trump says he may impose additional tariffs on Canada and the EU. Canada has put 25% reciprocal tariffs on nearly $21 billion worth of American imports, ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Senate passes Trump-endorsed fix to avert DC budget cuts
Senators voted Friday to pass legislation to prevent cuts to the District of Columbia's local budget after city officials warned the District faced a $1 billion hit under a stopgap government ...The Hill - 6d -
House GOP budget plan would cut domestic spending by $13 billion
House Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled his plan to avert a government shutdown by Friday night. The short-term stopgap bill would fund the government until Sept. 30, increase defense spending by ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Canada to impose 25% retaliatory tariffs on $21 billion worth of U.S. goods
Canada will impose 25% tariffs on more than $20 billion worth of U.S. goods in retaliation for the Trump administration's steel and aluminum duties.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
'Pokémon Go' sells to Saudi-backed Scopely in $3.5-billion deal
Scopely, a mobile game company, will purchase 'Pokémon Go' and other games from developer Niantic in a deal worth $3.5 billion, the companies announced Wednesday.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 12 -
SoftBank expands its AI footprint with $6.5 billion purchase of Ampere Computing
SoftBank Group Corp. announced late Wednesday it is acquiring semiconductor designer Ampere Computing in a $6.5 billion deal that will expand its investments in AI infrastructure.MarketWatch - 1d -
Bill Chisholm agrees to buy Boston Celtics for record $6.1 billion
Symphony Technology Group managing partner Bill Chisholm agreed to buy the NBA's Boston Celtics at a $6.1 billion valuation, he announced Thursday.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Wrexham game halted for nearly 50 minutes because of medical incident in crowd
Wrexham's game against Wycombe Wanderers in English soccer's third tier was halted for nearly 50 minutes on Saturday because of a medical incident in the crowd. Wrexham posted on X that the ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Rep. Debbie Dingell says Schumer sent "mixed signals" about the bill to avert the shutdown
After 10 Senate Democrats joined with nearly all Republicans to pass a bill to avert a government shutdown that had gotten no Democratic support in the House, Rep. Debbie Dingall tells "Face the ...CBS News - 5d -
Experience: I’m allergic to nearly everything
You name it, I can’t be near it. Even kissing my boyfriend is risky. I’ve been diagnosed with mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). It means your immune system is triggered too frequently and can ...The Guardian - 11h -
Pokémon Go Maker Niantic Sells Unit to Saudi Fund for $3.5 Billion
Scopely said it would buy Niantic’s video game business, which includes Pokémon Go, for $3.5 billion. Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund acquired Scopely in 2023.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Spending Bill Omits Billions for Local Projects as Congress Cedes Power to Trump
The stopgap measure the G.O.P. is pushing to avert a government shutdown omits billions of dollars in member-requested projects, another way in which Congress has ceded its power on federal spending.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Dow plunges nearly 900 points amid recession fears
Fueled by a trade war and recession fears, the stock market suffered its worst day of 2025 on Monday after a massive sell-off with the Dow closing nearly 900 points down. Now, investors are bracing ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on nearly C$30bn worth of US imports
Canadian government says it will follow ‘dollar-by-dollar’ approach and institute 25% tariffs on US imports. Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on nearly C$30bn worth of American imports ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Silent Hill 2 Remake Is Nearly 50% Off For A Limited Time On PC
The superb 2024 remake of Silent Hill 2 is on sale for its lowest price yet on PC over at Fanatical. For a limited time, you can save nearly 50% on a Steam code for rebuilt edition of Konami's ...GameSpot - Mar. 14