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$40B into the furnace: As OpenAI adds a million users an hour, the race for enterprise AI dominance hits a new gear
In a move that surprised the tech industry Monday, OpenAI said it has secured a monumental $40 billion funding round led by SoftBank, catapulting its valuation to an unprecedented $300 billion -- ...VentureBeat - 1d -
OpenAI closes $40B funding round
OpenAI raised $40 billion from investors in its latest funding round, the ChatGPT maker announced Monday. The deal, which values the artificial intelligence (AI) company at $300 billion, was led ...The Hill - 3h -
Canadians pull back on U.S. trips, threatening to widen United States' $50 billion travel deficit
Some carriers are cutting back U.S. flights from Canada due to weaker demand.CNBC - 3d -
Elon Musk says xAI has acquired X in deal that values social media site at $33 billion
In a social media post on Friday, Elon Musk said his startup xAI has acquired his social media company X.CNBC - 2d -
California wildfires left behind 9 billion pounds of toxic ash and debris | 60 Minutes
After the wildfires ravaged homes in Los Angeles, California, cleanup crews faced a new challenge: electric car batteries that can explode when damaged.CBS News - 1d -
The NHL and Rogers reportedly agree on 12-year, $7.7 US billion media rights deal in Canada
The contract is the latest source of revenue for the league as the salary cap continues to climb.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
OpenAI funding round could be cut by $10B if for-profit conversion doesn't occur by year-end
OpenAI’s massive private funding round could be slashed by as much as $10 billion if the company doesn’t restructure into a for-profit entity by Dec.NBC News - 1d -
The 66 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now (April 2025)
Anora, A Complete Unknown, and Deadpool & Wolverine are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Disney+ this month.Wired - 5d -
The 22 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now (March 2024)
Challengers, My Old Ass, and Evangelion 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon a Time are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.Wired - 3d -
Calling all fashion models … now AI is coming for you
As fashion brands create AI ‘twins’ with models’ permission, some believe this is just another form of exploitation. The impact of AI has been felt across industries from Hollywood to publishing – ...The Guardian - 2d -
They Want More Babies. Now They Have Friends in the Trump White House.
Advocates of higher birthrates have support in the Trump administration. But it’s unclear whether their priorities will win out.The New York Times - 2d -
Vote now: Who is Seacoast Preseason Softball Player of the Year?
Players from 13 Seacoast high schools have been nominated for Seacoast Preseason Softball Player of the Year. Vote for your choice.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Ovechkin nets 890th, now 5 goals from NHL record
Washington captain Alex Ovechkin, 39, is five goals from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record after scoring the 890th of his career during the third period of the Capitals' home game Sunday, an 8-5 ...ESPN - 1d -
For now, Competition Committee has no definitive position on tush push proposal
"Good discussion" is expected on Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Klarna hit by buy now, pay later backlash as it targets $15bn IPO
Swedish fintech brought ‘pay in four’ to everything from food to fashion but sceptics point to model’s vulnerabilitiesFinancial Times - 20h -
The time is now for an Egyptian international to lead the line for Manchester City
Yesterday Manchester City announced that Erling Haaland is set for a spell on the sidelines. City’s top-scorer suffered a left ankle injury during the second half of his team’s 2-1 FA Cup quarter-...Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Vote now for the Ashland County Preseason Baseball Player of the Year
The polls are open to vote for the Ashland Times-Gazette Preseason Baseball Player of the Year.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
With Newcastle’s party now over the next big task is looming large
After the party there is always the risk of a comedown, a hangover that makes you lethargic, as well as demotivated, and Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup final celebrations have lasted two weeks.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Deion Sanders Defied Doubters at Colorado. Now, He’s Staying for More.
Armed with a new contract that pays him more than $10 million per year, “Coach Prime” is entering a different era.The New York Times - 11h -
NFL owners make right call not to ban the 'tush push' ... for now
The logic behind banning the 'tush push' has been flawed from the beginning.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Earthquake-hit Mandalay was the 'city of gold'. Now it reeks of death
Residents in Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city, speak of despair and sleepless nights since last week's earthquake.BBC News - 8h -
PlayStation Plus Free Games For April 2025 Available Now
PlayStation has released April 2025's batch of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. All PS Plus members will be able to claim a trio of freebies as of today: RoboCop: Rogue City , The ...GameSpot - 7h -
Who is the Bloomington area preseason baseball player of the year? Vote now
Get behind your favorite from North, South, Edgewood, Eastern Greene or Owen Valley. Vote ends Friday.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
The 46 Best Shows on Hulu Right Now (April 2025)
Big Boys, A Thousand Blows, and The Handmaid's Tale are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Hulu this month.Wired - 5h -
Five past champions of the Augusta National Women's Amateur – where are they now?
The 2025 Augusta National Women's Amateur field includes three past champions.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Bored during the pandemic, he turned to basketball. Now, he’s an NBA prospect.
Just about every summer day, Nate Ament would take the short walk through the muggy heat from his family’s home to the blacktop court at Coles Elementary in Manassas. It was 2020, and basketball, a ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Federal funding cuts are raising questions about university endowments. Here's what some are worth and how they work
Columbia is one of the richest universities with a $14.8 billion endowment. Still, covering federal funding cuts isn't as simple as smashing a piggy bank.CNBC - 13h -
Cliff Asness's AQR multi-strategy hedge fund returns 9% in the first quarter during tough conditions
The Apex strategy from Cliff Asness' firm, which combines stocks, macro and arbitrage trades with $3 billion in assets under management, gained 9% in Q1.CNBC - 7h -
Europe warns of "strong plan to retaliate" ahead of new Trump tariffs
European Union already intends to impose duties on U.S. goods worth some $28 billion in mid-April in response to Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs.CBS News - 4h -
VIP Records helped launch Snoop Dogg's career. Now the shop owner wants to build a museum
Owner Kelvin Anderson Sr. wants the project to tell the story of Black music — and the role that VIP records has played in shaping it.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Trump says he doesn't 'want to talk about a third term now' but 'so many people' are asking him to run
President Trump said he doesn’t want to discuss his plans for 2028 but said “so many people” are asking him to run for a third term — a move prohibited by the Constitution. Trump was asked about ...The Hill - 1d -
AI was enemy No 1 during the Hollywood strikes, now it's being used in Oscar-winning films
Tech companies say AI will make productions cheaper and faster - but many in Hollywood think it will replace their jobs.BBC News - 1d -
Jillian Barr made Delta history in basketball season. Now she's doing the same in track
After leading Delta girls basketball on a historic run, Jillian Barr is breaking records on the track and establishing herself as an Eagles legend.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Chelsea and Man City now looking at 28-year-old goalkeeper with €20m release clause
Both Chelsea and Manchester City are reportedly looking at signing a 28-year-old goalkeeper who has a €20m release clause.Chelsea are going to be busy in the upcoming transfer window and they will ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Vote now for the Piggly Wiggly high school team of the month in March from the Appleton area
Appleton East, Freedom, Kaukauna, Kimberly, Little Chute, Neenah, St. Mary Catholic and Xavier have team of the month nominees. Vote for the winner.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
In Hawaii, where 90% of food is imported, farmers who offset imbalance now face cuts
Since the Trump administration paused funds, local farmers say they're in survival mode.NBC News - 1d -
31 Best Mac Apps You Should Download Now (2025): Free and Paid
Savor the sweet taste of these native and third-party Mac apps for better editing, organization, journaling, and more.Wired - 1d -
Vote now for Gadsden Times boys and girls Athlete of the Week of March 24-28
Alabama high school sports: Vote for Gadsden Times boys and girls Athlete of the Week of March 24-28, with spring sports in full swing.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Efficiency metrics touted Duke, Houston, Florida and Auburn all year. Now they're in the Final Four
The data told the story all year on Duke, Houston, Florida and Auburn. The Blue Devils, Cougars, Gators and Tigers had held the top four spots in daily rankings from KenPom since the first half of ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
After terrorizing TCU as a player, Baylor legend Corey Coleman is now coaching up WRs for his former rival
After retiring as an active player in 2024, Coleman is starting his coaching career as an assistant for his former rivalCBS Sports - 1d
