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Financial Times - Business
S&P hits record high after jumbo Fed cut
Global stocks rally as investors bet half percentage point cut will support US economic growth44 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
VentureBeat - Tech
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 hits new heights for realism | hands-on preview
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is a pretty monumental achievement in game development, based on a preview I saw of the game in Arizona at the Grand Canyon.1 hour ago - Microsoft -
Wired - Tech
Palmer Luckey Is Bringing Anduril Smarts to Microsoft’s Military Headset
The founder of Oculus VR is returning to headsets—this time for the battlefield.10 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Microsoft president says election has become 'Iran vs. Trump,' and 'Russia vs. Harris'
Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith said Wednesday that there are "real and serious" threats of foreign actors attempting to wield influence on the 2024 election as November quickly ...16 hours ago - Microsoft -
ESPN - Sports
Gauff splits with Gilbert after frustrating US Open
World No. 6 Coco Gauff and coach Brad Gilbert are parting company after the player suffered a frustrating fourth-round exit at the US Open, Gilbert said Wednesday, adding that he was looking ...17 hours ago - US Open -
CBS News - Top stories
Kentucky governor bans use of "conversion therapy" on minors
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear issued an executive order to ban "conversion therapy," a discredited practice that attempts to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.21 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Microsoft, BlackRock form group to raise $100 billion to invest in AI data centers and power
Microsoft and BlackRock are part of a group of companies collaborating to pull together up to $100 billion to develop data centers for artificial intelligence and the energy infrastructure to power ...21 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Bogus Harris hit-and-run story created by Russian troll farm: Microsoft
The fabricated story was created by the Kremlin-aligned Storm-1516, one of several disinformation efforts targeting the Harris-Walz campaign, a new report says.22 hours ago - Russia -
Financial Times - Business
From Taipei to Budapest: the mysterious trail of exploding pagers
Supply chain of devices involved in audacious attacks in Lebanon spans three continents23 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
US passport renewal can now be done online
The U.S. is making passport renewal fully available online, the State Department announced Wednesday, getting rid of the need to print application forms and send a check through the mail. Secretary ...Yesterday -
Wired - Tech
22 Amazon Prime Perks You Might Not Be Using
Your membership gets you more than free two-day shipping. Here’s what you may be missing ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2024.Yesterday -
Wired - Tech
Most US Teens Use Generative AI. Most of Their Parents Don’t Know
A news survey shows that AI use among high schoolers has exploded in recent months, as educators and parents struggle to keep up.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Tupperware files for bankruptcy in US and hunts for new owners
Food container firm affected by ‘challenging macroeconomic environment’. Business live – latest updates Tupperware, the lossmaking 78-year-old American plastic food container brand, has filed ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
US election: Do celebrity endorsements work?
Can Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Elon Musk swing the vote for Harris or Trump?Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Why Europe will not catch up with the US
America has cultural and structural advantages that governments can’t closeYesterday -
Financial Times - World
Reeves orders crackdown on government use of consultants
Chancellor seeks to save £1bn on external contracts as part of spending review ahead of UK BudgetYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Suspicious packages sent to election officials across US
Colorado's secretary of state says the poster of the letters called themselves the "US Traitor Elimination Army".Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
US delays decision on Nippon Steel’s $15bn takeover of US Steel
Japanese group wins extension to probe of deal that is opposed by Biden, Harris and TrumpYesterday -
The Guardian - World
Russia propaganda group behind fake Kamala Harris hit-and-run story, says Microsoft
Microsoft researchers found that the group created a video, paid an actor to appear as the alleged victim, and spread the claim through a fake website. A false claim circulating on social media ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Russians made viral video falsely accusing Harris of a hit-and-run: Microsoft
Microsoft said Russians made a viral video falsely accusing Vice President Harris of a hit-and-run. Per a Tuesday report from the Microsoft Threat Analysis Center (MTAC), Russians recently ...Yesterday - Russia -
CNBC - Business
Microsoft, BlackRock form group to raise $100 billion to invest in AI data centers and power
Microsoft, BlackRock and Abu Dhabi's investment vehicle are aiming to initially raise $30 billion to invest in AI data centers and the energy to power them.Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners, Microsoft, MGX Launch AI Partnership
The partnership, called the Global AI Infrastructure Investment Partnership, will additionally build out energy infrastructure to create power sources for the facilities, the companies said.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Russian disinformation peddlers are targeting Harris-Walz campaign with fake videos, Microsoft says
Russian disinformation peddlers are producing videos targeting the Harris-Walz presidential campaign with false and disparaging claims, Microsoft said Tuesday.Yesterday - Russia -
Financial Times - Business
BlackRock and Microsoft plan $30bn fund to invest in AI infrastructure
Nvidia and Abu Dhabi-backed MGX will join effort as energy-intensive tech strains power and data gridsYesterday - Microsoft -
ABC News - World
The US and UN condemn the killing of an environmentalist in Honduras
The U.S. State Department and other global leaders have denounced the slaying of another environmental leader in rural HondurasYesterday -
CNBC - Business
Here are the fundamental and the technical reasons that Microsoft stock can be bought
The timing of two positive Microsoft developments ahead of Wednesday's Federal Reserve interest rate cut is welcome.Yesterday -
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ABC News - Entertainment
US-Apple-Books-Top-10
Apple Books charts for week ending Sept. 16Yesterday - Apple -
The Guardian - World
Brexit deal ‘stifling’ UK-EU trade; German investor morale tumbles – business live
EU-UK trade deal continues to hurt trade with 27% drop in exports since 2021 reports Aston University. UK’s post-Brexit checks on fruit and vegetables delayed for a third time Here’s Peter ...Yesterday - Germany -
Wired - Tech
What Is a Copilot+ PC? Explaining Microsoft’s AI Term for Windows Laptops
Microsoft aimed to revolutionize its Windows operating system with this AI-soaked laptop certification. It’s still a work in progress.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
US homebuilders really do look as safe as houses
The industry cannot avoid its cyclicality entirely but companies can adapt their operating models2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Microsoft wants more ‘clarity’ over AI chip curbs to Middle East
Tech giant creates new AI institutes with UAE’s G42 as it awaits decision to lift US controls on chip shipments2 days ago - Microsoft -
CNBC - Business
Amazon is using generative AI to drive more same-day shipping using smarter robots and better routes
Amazon is delivering more Prime items the same or next day with generative AI improvements in robots, routes and predictive inventory.2 days ago -
ESPN - Sports
MLBPA sues DraftKings, FanDuel over NIL use
Major League Baseball's players' union sued DraftKings and FanDuel on Monday, accusing the sports betting companies and two others of using the names and likenesses of hundreds of players on their ...2 days ago - MLB -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Microsoft Boosts Dividend, Authorizes Buyback of Up to $60 Billion
Microsoft will raise its quarterly payout by about 11% and begin a new stock-buyback program.2 days ago - Microsoft