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Trump signs executive order aimed at gutting Voice of America and six other federal agencies
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to gut the parent of U.S. government-funded media outlet Voice of America and six other federal agencies. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports on the ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump says use of autopen voids Biden pardons. Should consumers be wary of e-signing?
President Donald Trump raised eyebrows Monday by claiming that pardons issued by President Joe Biden are “invalid” because they were signed using an autopen, an electronic device that replicates a ...MarketWatch - 1d -
Alibaba’s new open source model QwQ-32B matches DeepSeek-R1 with way smaller compute requirements
While DeepSeek-R1 operates with 671 billion parameters, QwQ-32B achieves comparable performance with a much smaller footprint.VentureBeat - Mar. 5 -
Female founders in the U.S. VC ecosystem: the good and the bad | Pitchbook (updated)
Women founders and investors raised $38.8 billion in funding in the U.S. in 2024, up 27% from the year before, according to PitchBook.VentureBeat - Mar. 6 -
Potential $7.4B Purdue Pharma opioid settlement frustrates some victims
Opioid victims are not getting a "fair shake" in potential $7.4 billion settlement, a claimant in the Purdue Pharmacy bankruptcy case says.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Cuts to Medicare, Medicaid Would Be ‘Catastrophic for Women’s Health,’ Says Chelsea Clinton
Republicans want to slash $880 billion from the agency overseeing Medicaid. There’s no way to do so without touching benefits.Inc. - Mar. 10 -
Social Security to increase overpayment withholdings to 100% from 10%
The clawback reversal would apply to new overpayments and will save $7 billion over 10 years.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
UN to rent Bangladesh property owned by former regime associate
Sobhan family under scrutiny amid efforts to claw back billions of dollars allegedly lost under Sheikh Hasina’s ruleFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Junior Bridgeman, NBA player-turned-billionaire businessman and Bucks minority owner, dies at 71
Bridgeman played more than a decade in the NBA before amassing a reported $1.4 billion in wealthCBS Sports - 6d -
Monopoly Go maker Scopely to acquire Niantic’s games business for $3.5B
Scopely has agreed to acquire Niantic's games business, which includes Pokémon Go, in a deal valued at $3.5 billion.VentureBeat - 6d -
Comcast expands partnership with Olympics, extends media rights through 2036
Comcast gained the rights to broadcast the Olympic Games through 2036 as part of a new $3 billion agreement with the International Olympic Committee.CNBC - 5d -
Taxpayers will suffer if Thames Water collapses, warns regulator
Ofwat says placing Thames under government control could end up costing taxpayers billions of pounds.BBC News - 4d -
Trump and DOGE Create Anxiety but Opportunity for Federal Contractors
By cutting federal employees, the Trump administration may increase its reliance on firms that take in billions through government contracts.The New York Times - 4d -
Microsoft says ID@Xbox has paid $5B to date to indie game devs
Microsoft said that ID@Xbox indie gaming label has paid out $5 billion to date to independent game developers.VentureBeat - 5h -
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 - 2h -
China is poised to dominate biotechnology in the 21st century
Signs of China’s ascendance in biotechnology are everywhere.The Hill - Mar. 9 -
How Do You Prevent Your Employees From Quitting? It Comes Down to the Same 6 Words I Tell My Coaching Clients
This simple practice is a sign of a good leader.Inc. - 1d -
Signing of veteran backup Brandon Allen points to the Titans using No. 1 draft pick on QB
The Tennessee Titans hold the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, and all signs point toward the team using that selection on a quarterback. The Titans announced Friday that they had agreed to a contract ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Chiefs signing DL Jerry Tillery and bringing back RB Kareem Hunt, AP source says
The Chiefs are signing defensive lineman Jerry Tillery and bringing back running back Kareem Hunt, who stepped in last season and helped them reach the Super Bowl, two people familiar with the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
House votes to avoid government shutdown by passing temporary spending bill
The House of Representatives has passed a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown. The stopgap bill funds the government until Sept. 30. The measure increases defense spending by $6 ...CBS News - 6d -
Federal Grant Program Opens Door to Elon Musk’s Starlink
Under new rules from President Trump’s Commerce Department, a $42 billion high-speed internet effort will no longer favor fiber-optic cable.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
Paramount says Trump's CBS '60 Minutes' lawsuit seeks to 'punish' network
Paramount on Thursday asked a federal judge in Texas to dismiss the $20-billion lawsuit. The media company separately has agreed to have a mediator look at the case.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 6 -
Figma in Talks With Bankers to Explore an I.P.O. This Year
The design tech company is exploring a public offering after regulators stymied its $20 billion sale to the software giant Adobe in 2023.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Claimant: Opioid victims not getting justice in proposed Purdue settlement
Here's why people alleging Purdue Pharma's opioids harmed them may not see much of the proposed $7.4 billion settlement in a bankruptcy case.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Trump’s Tariffs and the Backlash From Canada and Other Countries, Explained
After a fresh wave of tariffs from the United States, Canada and the European Union said they would impose billions in levies on U.S. goods.The New York Times - 6d -
iRobot’s Future in Doubt as Board Explores Options, Including a Potential Sale
A year after Amazon abandoned its plan to purchase iRobot for $1.4 billion, the Roomba-maker warns it may not be able to continue to operate.Inc. - 6d -
Rays not moving forward with new stadium plans
The Tampa Bay Rays will not proceed with the development of a $1.3 billion baseball stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida, principal owner Stuart Sternberg said.ESPN - 4d -
How climate change is threatening the maple syrup industry
Winter turning to spring marks the sweet season for maple syrup production. But climate change is threatening the $1.5 billion industry. David Schechter explains.CBS News - 4d -
Visa’s AI edge: How RAG-as-a-service and deep learning are strengthening security and speeding up data retrieval
Visa has reduced data retrieval from hours to mere minutes and blocked $40 billion in fraud thanks to gen AI tools.VentureBeat - 1d -
Lee Shau-Kee, Hong Kong Real Estate Tycoon, Dies at 97
Sometimes called the Warren Buffett of Hong Kong, he made his billions by initially building apartments for middle-class descendants of mainland refugees.The New York Times - 15h -
E.U. Hatches a Plan to Lure Investors Back to Europe
Each year, Europeans invest roughly $325 billion in companies and financial assets outside the region. Officials in Brussels say they have a plan to end that “capital flight.”The New York Times - 5h -
Does cutting benefits actually work?
The government has set out plans to save billions of pounds from the welfare bill - how have previous attempts to do this fared?BBC News - 3h -
Retail investors ditch buy-the-dip mentality during the market correction
Retail outflows from U.S. equities rose to about $4 billion over the past two weeks, according to data from Barclays.CNBC - 1h -
Canada Announces Arctic Radar Deal With Australia Amid Trump Threats
As President Trump talks about U.S. dominance of the Arctic, Canada says it will spend billions to defend the region, including buying new radar technology from Australia.The New York Times - 2h -
Liverpool sign Adidas kit deal for next season
Liverpool have announced a multi-year kit deal with Adidas that will begin next season, replacing existing manufacturer Nike.ESPN - Mar. 10 -
Bengals to sign run-stopper T.J. Slaton
Former Green Bay Packers defensive tackle T.J. Slaton is joining the Cincinnati Bengals on a two-year $15.1 million deal, NFL Network reports.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10 -
Cowboys to reportedly sign OG Robert Jones
The Cowboys are looking to fill a gap at guard after the retirement of legend Zack Martin.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11 -
Sources: Lions to sign CB Reed to replace Davis
The Detroit Lions have agreed to a three-year, $48 million contract with free agent cornerback D.J. Reed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.ESPN - Mar. 11 -
3 warning signs about the future of government oversight
Taken together, these three elements will show the American public whether the Trump administration is serious about federal oversight.The Hill - Mar. 11 -
