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Real Estate Fund Exceeds $2.5 Billion for Affordable Housing
The size of the fund, which is run by the Vistria Group, highlights how investors see an opportunity to address the nation’s housing crisis.The New York Times - 1d -
A Quarter-Billion Dollars for Defamation: Inside Greenpeace’s Huge Loss
A pipeline company’s lawsuit against the environmental group could chill free speech, experts said. First Amendment issues are likely to figure prominently in an appeal.The New York Times - 1d -
Professors Pushed Harvard to Resist Trump. Now Billions Are on the Line.
Harvard, the wealthiest school in the world, sought compromise amid pressure to do more to combat antisemitism. The Trump administration is examining its funding anyway.The New York Times - 1d -
Biggest cost from Trump’s tariffs is uncertainty for Asian carmakers
Companies forced to make billion-dollar bets in face of unpredictable politicsFinancial Times - 1d -
Tariffs will likely raise much less money than White House projects, economists say
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said tariffs would raise about $600 billion to $700 billion a year. Economists say that's nearly impossible.CNBC - 1h -
In closing remarks, prosecutor says Frank founder lied to JPMorgan Chase to secure $175 million deal
A prosecutor says a Florida woman engaged in a “brazen fraud” by selling her student aid startup to JPMorgan Chase & Co. for $175 million after dramatically exaggerating its customer baseABC News - 6d -
JD Vance accuses Denmark of failing to keep Greenland secure as he slams European allies
Vance's visit comes as President Donald Trump hardens his rhetoric about taking control of Greenland.CNBC - 4d -
Clash between Nigerian security forces and members of pro-Palestinian group kill 6
Police say soldiers and members of a Shiite Muslim group have clashed in Nigeria’s capital Abuja, killing six peopleABC News - 3d -
Coby White scores 28 and Bulls secure a spot in play-in tournament with 137-118 win over Raptors
Coby White scored 28 points, Talen Horton Tucker had 27 points and the Chicago Bulls locked in a spot in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament with a 137-118 win over the Toronto Raptors on ...Yahoo Sports - 15h -
How to spring-clean your finances. It can 'make you feel more secure,' advisor says
Spring is a great time for a financial "deep clean." Steps include organizing financial documents, tidying your budget and polishing your investment portfolio.CNBC - 5h -
The realpolitik of Trump’s tariffs
The president’s trade policy is about power and security, not economicsFinancial Times - 2d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 2d -
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 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 - 21h -
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 - 2d -
Starmer braced for Trump tariffs as UK seeks better outcome than EU
Prime minister still hopes to secure a trade deal with the US presidentFinancial Times - 23h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 21h -
Angola Rail Line Offers Clues to Trump’s Africa Policy
The $4 billion project was the Biden administration’s signature initiative in Africa. Early signs are that the Trump team supports it, too, for mineral access if nothing else.The New York Times - 10h -
Manhattan's luxury real estate market sees best first quarter in six years
Manhattan apartment sales rose 29% in the first quarter, and the total value of apartment sales in the city reached $5.7 billion, up 56%.CNBC - 4h -
Putin tests Trump's patience
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Putin tests limits of Trump’s patience in ceasefire talks President ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump nominee says he would have stopped Signal breach
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump nominee says he would have stopped Signal breach President ...The Hill - 18h -
Tencent invests $1.25B in Ubisoft’s new core games operating division
Tencent has invested $1.25 billion in a new Ubisoft operating division that includes the core games Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six brands. Ubisoft, the French video game ...VentureBeat - 5d -
Clean energy spending boosts GOP districts. But lawmakers are keeping quiet as Trump targets incentives
We asked 18 Republicans whose districts benefit most from Biden’s IRA climate law if they back Trump’s demands. Billions of dollars in clean energy spending and jobs have overwhelmingly flowed to ...The Guardian - 2d -
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President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron meet at the White House to discuss the war in Ukraine; Apple plans to invest $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years.CBS News - 1d -
Wall Street banks got meager payout from CoreWeave IPO
After waiting over three years for a billion-dollar-plus IPO from a U.S. tech company, Wall Street's top banks only got a 2.8% fee.CNBC - 1d -
Scientists release plans for even bigger atom smasher along the French-Swiss border
Scientists at the world’s largest atom smasher have released a blueprint for a much bigger successor that could help solve enigmas of physics, starting in the mid-2040s at a cost of about $16 billionABC News - 1d -
The White House’s mixed message on its tariff policy
Trump's tariffs could raise $600 billion a year, but this would only happen if consumers avoid substitution and continue to buy foreign goods at tariff-elevated prices, which is unlikely.The Hill - 20h -
Pennsylvania's largest coal-fired power plant, now retired, to become gas-powered data center campus
What was once Pennsylvania’s biggest coal-fired power plant is being turned into a $10 billion natural gas-powered data center campus designed to capitalize on Big Tech's fast-growing energy demandsABC News - 2h -
Switch 2 Release Date, Price, Launch Games, And Everything Else We Know
After seven years on the market, 150 million systems, and more than 1 billion games sold for the original Switch, Nintendo is finally ushering in its next console--the Nintendo Switch 2. Following ...GameSpot - 1h -
A-Rod, Lore to own Timberwolves after standoff
Glen Taylor has agreed to the Marc Lore-Alex Rodriguez group acquiring 100% ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx at the same $1.5 billion price the sides agreed on in 2021, ...ESPN - 1h -
After the Signal Leak, How Well Do You Know Your Own Group Chats?
A journalist’s inclusion in a national security discussion served as a reminder that you might not know every number in the chat — and that could be a big problem.The New York Times - Mar. 26 -
Trump Pardons Trevor Milton, Founder of Bankrupt Truck Maker Nikola
President Trump’s intervention came while Mr. Milton was appealing his conviction on securities and wire fraud charges.The New York Times - 4d -
Portugal cautious on joining Europe’s defence spending splurge
Finance minister says Lisbon will not let rearmament costs threaten budget surplus secured after years of austerityFinancial Times - 2d -
Clemson lands 4-star defensive lineman Kameron Cody in the 2026 class
Dabo Swinney and the Tigers secured a commitment from a 2026 4-star defensive tackle on Saturday night.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
SEC continuing $150 million lawsuit against Elon Musk
The Securities and Exchange Commission is continuing its $150 million lawsuit against Elon Musk that was brought during the Biden administration.ABC News - 1d -
US imposes sanctions on 6 senior Chinese and Hong Kong officials
State department says individuals used Beijing national security law ‘extraterritorially’ to pursue rights activistsFinancial Times - 1d