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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 - 3d -
After Briefly Disappearing, TikTok Went Back to Normal. Or Did It?
TikTok’s future is in limbo as another deadline looms. For some users, nothing has been the same since those 14 hours in January anyway.The New York Times - 1d -
Genies unveils user-generated content tools that let anyone create custom AI avatars
Genies, the avatar and game technology company, is revealing its user-generated content tools that let anyone create custom AI avatars.VentureBeat - 8h -
The Physiology of Cory Booker’s 25-Hour Senate Speech
What happens to your body when you deliver a 25-hour speech without any breaks?The New York Times - 1d -
The Annoying Bug Making Apple Users Very Angry
This notification isn’t just unnecessary, it’s broken.Inc. - 6d -
How Cory Booker prepared for his 25-hour speech on the Senate floor
Cory Booker broke a record with his 25-hour Senate floor speech. How did he prepare to do it?ABC News - 2d -
Musk’s X asks Supreme Court to shield users from US government
Billionaire backs case brought by Coinbase client whose data was surrendered to authoritiesFinancial Times - 3d -
Booker breaks Senate record with marathon 24-hour speech protesting Trump and Musk
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker broke a record Tuesday evening, speaking for more than 24 hours in a marathon speech.ABC News - 2d -
Trump tariffs live: US stocks plummet in after-hours trading as experts warn Americans could see higher costs
Dow futures have fallen more than 1,000 points in hours after Trump’s tariff announcement; business leaders warn of fallout from Trump’s trade war. Full report – Trump announces sweeping new ...The Guardian - 1d -
Brooklyn to Indiana: Darryn Peterson's 48-hour run
After shining in the McDonald's All American Game, the Kansas commit inspired a Chipotle Nationals win.ESPN - 6h -
Miami Open men's final between Djokovic and Mensuk delayed more than 5 1/2 hours by rain
The start of the Miami Open men’s final between Novak Djokovic and unseeded 19-year-old Jakub Mensuk on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium was delayed 5½ hours from its 3 p.m. start time. The players ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says Congress should allow stablecoin companies to pay users interest
Armstrong's comments came ahead of the House Financial Services Committee's Wednesday markup of its version of stablecoin legislation.CNBC - 2d -
In South Africa, a needle exchange program for drug users feels the effects of Trump's aid cuts
A secluded corner near South Africa’s capital is home to dozens of people with drug addictionABC News - 17h -
Chicago White Sox lose series finale to the Minnesota Twins 6-1 after a 3-hour, 20-minute rain delay
The Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins waited through a 3-hour, 20-minute rain delay before the first pitch Wednesday at Rate Field. During the storms, Sox starter Sean Burke did his best to ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
You Can Make Amber Fossils in 24 Hours, Instead of Millions of Years
Paleontologists hope that an amber-like material, made with living tree resin, will shed light on the prehistoric fossilization of the real stuff.The New York Times - Mar. 24 -
Four pulled from rubble nearly 60 hours after quake
At least 1,700 people have died in Myanmar, and while many countries have sent aid and support, a lack of equipment is severely hampering rescue efforts.BBC News - 5d -
Booker breaks record with marathon 25-hour speech on Senate floor
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey began speaking around 7 p.m. on Monday to protest Trump policies and didn't stop till after 8 p.m. on Tuesday.CBS News - 2d -
Booker makes a stand against Trump – and doesn’t stop for 25 hours
Democrats have appeared lame and leaderless for 72 days, but then Cory Booker stood up and did something. “Would the senator yield for a question?” asked Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.. Senator ...The Guardian - 2d -
Cory Booker’s 25-Hour Senate Speech Strikes a Chord in New Jersey
Many Democrats, including in Mr. Booker’s home state of New Jersey, reveled in his stamina and moxie as he assailed President Trump in the longest Senate speech on record.The New York Times - 1d -
Cory Booker didn’t go to the bathroom for 25 hours. Is that … OK?
The Democrat delivered the longest Senate speech in history. We asked urologists one pressing question about it. On Monday evening, Cory Booker, a Democratic senator for New Jersey, took the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Copa del Rey final chaos: Real Madrid with less than 72 hours of rest as Barcelona gain 24-hour advantage
The much-anticipated Copa del Rey final between Real Madrid and Barcelona is set to take place at the end of the month, but it appears the excitement surrounding the third El Clasico of the season ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Gmail planning end-to-end encrypted emails
Google announced on Tuesday Gmail users will soon be able to send and receive encrypted emails without a third-party provider. The new process will allow Gmail users to send end-to-end encrypted ...The Hill - 2d -
Facebook’s New Friends Tab Brings App Back to Its Roots
A new Friends Tab will feature posts from a user’s friends and relatives, which was the original mission of the app.The New York Times - Mar. 27 -
ChatGPT gets smarter: OpenAI adds internal data referencing
Users of ChatGPT Team can now add internal databases as references for ChatGPT, making the chat platform respond with better context.VentureBeat - Mar. 27 -
Apple and Google app stores host VPNs linked to sanctions-hit Chinese group
New findings reveal free ‘private browsing’ apps popular with US users have ties to blacklisted Qihoo 360Financial Times - 3d -
Healthy Returns: AstraZeneca cholesterol pill shows promise as race with Merck heats up
AstraZeneca's new cholesterol pill is showing promise, while the FTC urged a potential buyer of 23andMe to protect user data.CNBC - 3d -
WATCH: Daughter travels 24 hours to surprise parents after 3 years apart
Darci Condran and her parents had a heartwarming reunion after not seeing each other for three years while she lived in Australia.ABC News - Mar. 26 -
Pokemon Go April 2025 Events: Raids, Spotlight Hours, Community Day, And More
A new month has arrived, which means a new slate of events to look forward to in Pokemon Go . The mobile game is continuing its Might and Mastery season with a host of activities and Pokemon ...GameSpot - 3d -
Are we witnessing the BEST Final Four EVER? and double standards we’re DONE with | College Basketball Power Hour
Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Ice Young recap the biggest moments from the Sweet Sixteen & Elite Eight and look ahead to the Final Four and Championship games in both the men's & women's NCAA ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Trump news at a glance: All eyes on special elections; Booker’s 25-hour speech on ‘nation in crisis’
Elections in Wisconsin and Florida seen as reflection of Trump’s standing with voters. Here’s your roundup of key US politics stories from 1 April 2025.. Republican Randy Fine won a special ...The Guardian - 2d -
The Movie That Can Help You Understand Cory Booker’s 25-Hour Senate Speech
“Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” starring Jimmy Stewart as a naïve senator, explores the idealism — and reality — behind the tactic.The New York Times - 2d -
‘Did you stand up?’: read part of Cory Booker’s blockbuster 25-hour speech | Cory Booker
I rise tonight because silence at this moment of national crisis would be a betrayal of some of the greatest heroes of our nation. Editor’s note: the following is an excerpt from Cory Booker’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
'What the heck have we done?' Inside 48 hours of torpedo bat madness
From a comment on a Yankees broadcast to a rush of new bat orders, here's how MLB's hottest trend took off.ESPN - 2h -
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 -
Reflecting on TikTok’s Role in Society as New Ban Deadline Approaches
With a national ban increasingly unlikely, let’s reflect on how the app both sparks joy among users and raises mental health concerns.The New York Times - Mar. 28
