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Blackstone joins private equity deal wave in US accounting sector

Acquisition of Citrin Cooperman from New Mountain Capital for $2bn marks a step up in valuations

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Microsoft Says It's Time to Replace Your Old Windows 10 PC

The company is using the carrot of "new features" and the stick of "no more updates for your old PC."

Wired - 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

Patriots fire Jerod Mayo: Robert Kraft takes accountability for failed tenure, says 'whole situation is on me'

New England got rid of Mayo after one season

CBS Sports - 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

My mother is giving my son $100K for a down payment. Can she wait until the last minute to put the money in his account?

“She really doesn’t want to send it to them until they’re ready to make the purchase.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 5

Jan. 6 accountability falters as Trump return nears

The prospect of accountability for President-elect Trump and those who played a role in the storming of the Capitol is dimming as he’s set to take office and the GOP garners control of Washington — ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Microsoft expects to spend $80 billion on AI-enabled data centers in fiscal 2025

Over half of Microsoft's $80 billion in spending will take place in the U.S., Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith wrote in a Friday blog post.

CNBC - Jan. 4

GOP lawmaker warns of Johnson accountability for 'failures'

Rep. Scott Perry (R-Va.) raised concern with House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) second stint as the Republican leader in the lower chamber despite his support of the incumbent on Friday. Perry ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

Meta shuts down its AI character accounts that users called 'creepy and unnecessary'

Since late 2023, around a dozen AI Instagram and Facebook accounts created by their social media parent company Meta quietly existed on the platforms.

NBC News - Jan. 3

3 CD accounts still worth opening for 2025

CD accounts can still be valuable this year, especially if you open one of these term lengths.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Microsoft expects to spend $80 billion on AI-enabled data centers over next 12 months

Microsoft plans to spend $80 billion in fiscal 2025 on the construction of data centers that can handle artificial intelligence workloads, the company said in a Friday blog post.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Marine killed in WWII accounted for after sending ominous letter home

Robert Van Heck's family receieved an ominous letter from the Marine just minutes before learning he was killed, according to a news article.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Microsoft May Bring "All Their Big Games" To PS5, Analyst Says

According to a veteran video game industry analyst, 2025 could be the year that Microsoft goes "all-in" on bringing its Xbox games to other platforms, including PlayStation 5. Microsoft, of course, ...

GameSpot - Jan. 3

Help! Ryanair Won’t Send Flight Compensation to a U.S. Bank Account

After being grounded for 12 hours in Berlin, a mother and daughter were owed both compensation and a rebooked flight. All they got were nonsensical responses from customer service.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

You be the judge: should my boyfriend stop trolling rightwing social media accounts?

Nelly thinks Gabriel has become fixated on sticking it to people online. He thinks they’re fair game. You decide who is getting all atwitter Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

UK businesses issued with record fines for filing accounts late

Companies continue to struggle with rising costs and higher interest rates in the aftermath of the pandemic

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Opening a savings account? Here's what to know

Annual percentage yields (APYs) on top high-yield savings accounts are currently 4.5% and above, according to Bankrate.

The Hill - Jan. 2

Can you pay to delete collection accounts from your credit report?

A pay-for-delete approach could help your credit, but is it a legitimate option to consider? Here's what to know.

CBS News - Jan. 2

CBS News reporter's firsthand account of deadly New Orleans attack

CBS News national reporter Kati Weis was in New Orleans' French Quarter when a driver plowed into the crowd, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens others. She describes her experience.

CBS News - Jan. 1

CBS News reporter's first-hand account of New Orleans attack on Bourbon Street

CBS News national reporter Kati Weis was in the French Quarter when a truck slammed into a crowd early Wednesday morning on Bourbon Street, killing at least 10. She described her experience.

CBS News - Jan. 1

Leicester at risk of another Premier League PSR charge over latest accounts

Club recorded big losses over previous two years League sources say Leicester may have case to answer Leicester face a nervous wait to discover whether they will be charged by the Premier League ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Protesters in Syria demand justice for disappeared activists and accountability from all factions

Protesters in Syria have held a sit-in demanding justice for four activists who were forcibly disappeared in 2013 and whose fate remains one of the most haunting mysteries of the country’s 13-year ...

ABC News - Jan. 1

Forrester on cybersecurity budgeting: 2025 will be the year of CISO fiscal accountability

With 90% of cybersecurity and risk leaders predicting they'll see budget increases in 2025, many are facing a new era of accountability.

VentureBeat - Dec. 30

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