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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 - 2d -
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 -
Trump Media Moves to Register the President’s $2 Billion in Shares Again
President Trump’s shares of the company have been held in a trust since he won the election last year. The stock has plunged 40 percent this year.The New York Times - 8h -
What Is Signal, the App Involved in a War Plans Security Breach?
The app, which was introduced in 2014 and has hundreds of millions of users, is widely viewed as the safest messaging tool because of its encryption technology.The New York Times - Mar. 26 -
UK border security chief aims to cut small boat crossings by half
Martin Hewitt says there is ‘no quick answer’ to problems of irregular migration to BritainFinancial Times - 2d -
OpenAI secures $300bn valuation after $40bn SoftBank-led funding round
Newest financing comes as ChatGPT maker seeks to become conventional for-profit companyFinancial Times - 2d -
Anthropic announces updates on security safeguards for its AI models
Anthropic on Monday announced updates to the "responsible scaling" policy for its AI.CNBC - 2d -
Ajay Banga: Development is how we compete, grow and stay secure
Private investment flows only where the right conditions exist and where there’s a clear probability of returnFinancial Times - 1d -
From Hillary to Hegseth, our politicians are a national security problem
Democrats have criticized the Trump administration for its handling of classified information, with Hillary Clinton expressing concern over the lack of standards and the potential for national ...The Hill - 1d -
Thousands protest in Haiti to denounce a surge in gang violence and demand security
Thousands of protesters in Haiti's capital have clashed with police as they denounce a surge in gang violence and demand that the government keep them safeABC News - 8h -
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 - 10h -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 2d -
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 - Mar. 26 -
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 - 4d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 15h -
Less Time To Secure PWHL Draft Order Via Gold Plan In Year Two, If It's Even Applicable
In 2024, PWHL New York was eliminated from PWHL playoff contention on April 24. At the time, New York had three games remaining in the 24 game schedule.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
The realpolitik of Trump’s tariffs
The president’s trade policy is about power and security, not economicsFinancial Times - 2d -
Elon Musk Says He Has Sold X to His A.I. Start-Up xAI
The deal combined two of Mr. Musk’s companies, which have been on different trajectories. The transaction valued xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion, the billionaire said.The New York Times - 5d -
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 - 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 - 2d -
Trump Administration Demands Additional Cuts at C.D.C.
In addition to reductions at agency personnel, federal regulators are demanding $2.9 billion in contract cancellations, The Times has learned.The New York Times - 2h -
Trump Administration Demands Additional Cuts at C.D.C.
In addition to reductions at agency personnel, federal regulators are demanding $2.9 billion in contract cancellations, The Times has learned.The New York Times - 2h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 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 - 1d -
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 - 19h -
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 - 13h -
ACLU sues Trump administration over NIH grant cancellations
A coalition of health researchers, unions and other stakeholders filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging the abrupt cancellation of billions of dollars in research grants by the National Institutes ...The Hill - 5h
