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US gives initial approval for Qatar to purchase MQ-9 armed drones for nearly $2 billion
The United States has given an initial approval for the energy-rich Mideast nation of Qatar to buy eight armed MQ-9B Predator drones for its military, an estimated purchase worth nearly $2 billionABC News - Mar. 27 -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
An AI 'gold rush.' What to know about OpenAI's record $40-billion funding round
The latest $40-billion investment round will bring the ChatGPT's valuation to $300 billion.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Alphabet to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion
Google owner Alphabet has agreed to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billionABC News - Mar. 18 -
Ashton Hall’s Unconventional Morning Routine Has Drawn Nearly a Billion Views
Ashton Hall’s unconventional morning routine has drawn close to a billion views, and scores of copycat videos.The New York Times - Mar. 25 -
Musk’s xAI Buys Social Media Platform X for $45 Billion
Elon Musk said on X that ‘xAI and X’s futures are intertwined.’ He bought Twitter for $44 billion in 2022.Inc. - 6d -
To Secure $40 Billion, OpenAI Must Complete For-Profit Transition by End-Year
SoftBank can reduce funding to $20 billion if OpenAI fails to fully transition by the deadline.Inc. - 5d -
Eight Watch Brands Now Sell $1 Billion a Year
There now are eight brands selling more than $1 billion each year. Experts say it means big brands are getting bigger and their products are getting pricier.The New York Times - 3d -
The price of flip-flops: can they ever be worth £670?
If you’ve just bought a pair of these rubber sandals, you may want to think twice before wearing them down to the beach. Name: Flip-flops.. Age: They date from 1500BC , although the modern ...The Guardian - 1d -
OpenAI funding round could be cut by $10 billion if for-profit conversion doesn't occur by year-end
If OpenAI doesn't restructure into an independent for-profit company by Dec. 31, its mega-financing round could be slashed by $10 billion.CNBC - 3d -
OpenAI closes $40 billion funding round, largest private tech deal on record
OpenAI on Monday announced the close of its $40 billion financing, the most money raised in a single round by a private tech company.CNBC - 2d -
Timberwolves sale: Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez get ownership for $1.5 billion as Glen Taylor settles dispute
The $1.5 billion price tag is far below what other teams have sold for in recent yearsCBS Sports - 1d -
DOGE Was Created to Save the Government Money. It May End Up Costing Billions Instead
DOGE reports it has saved $130 billion, but between lost tax income and severance costs, the unit may wind up costing the U.S.Inc. - 5d -
Purdue Pharma submits opioid lawsuit settlement plan, including up to $7 billion cash from Sacklers
Members of the Sackler family who own the OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma would hand over the company and up to $7 billion in cash in the latest plan to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of ...ABC News - Mar. 19 -
Elon Musk sells X to his own xAI for $33 billion in all-stock deal
Elon Musk has sold social media site X to his own xAI artificial intelligence company in a $33 billion all-stock deal, the billionaire announced on FridayABC News - 6d -
The NHL and Rogers agree on 12-year, $7.7 US billion media rights deal in Canada, AP source says
The NHL has reached an agreement with Rogers Communications on a 12-year, $7.7 US billion media rights agreement in Canada, according to a person familiar with the deal. The contract is the latest ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Federal judge temporarily pauses RFK Jr. effort to rescind billions of public health funds
A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order Thursday that stops the Trump administration from pulling back more than $11 billion in public health funding from state and local health ...The Hill - 2h -
Doom: The Dark Ages Looks Like A Trip To Hell Worth Taking
The slogan “Stand and Fight” has been plastered all over Doom: The Dark Ages marketing: a catchphrase that feels at odds with the modern Doom series. Doom 2016 was applauded for its fast gameplay ...GameSpot - 3d -
AT&T Promo Code: Get a Gift Card Worth Up to $200
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your internet or get the latest phone, we’ve got you covered with our selection of AT&T coupons and deals.Wired - 2d -
Calais Campbell gets deal worth up to $7.5M with Arizona Cardinals
After playing a one-year, $2 million deal in 2024 for the Dolphins, Calais Campbell will make up to $7.5 million with the Cardinals.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
I played the £75 Mario Kart World on Switch 2 - was it worth it?
The BBC gets hands-on with the hotly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, launching in June.BBC News - 10h -
Reports: Geno Smith's two-year extension is worth $75 million
Smith will be under contract to the Raiders through 2027.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
OpenAI Closes Deal That Values Company at $300 Billion
The start-up’s valuation, which has nearly doubled in six months, shows continued enthusiasm for A.I. among investors.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump Administration Will Review Billions in Funding for Harvard
The move follows the cancellation of roughly $400 million in funding for Columbia and the suspension of $175 million for the University of Pennsylvania.The New York Times - 2d -
Consulting firms offer concessions in Trump spending clampdown
Companies including Accenture and Deloitte identify at least $15bn worth of potential cutsFinancial Times - 3d -
Rocket to buy Mr Cooper in $9.4bn deal to create US mortgage giant
Combined group will service loan book worth more than $2.1tnFinancial Times - 2d -
Cardinals' Trey McBride gets historic extension: Pro Bowler becomes highest-paid TE in NFL history, per agents
McBride is getting an extension reportedly worth $76 million over four yearsCBS Sports - 2h -
'The Ballad of Wallis Island' is a crowd-pleasing folk-music comedy worth crowing about
British comedian Tim Key plays a millionaire fanboy who commands his favorite band to put on a private show, even though its singers Tom Basdan and Carey Mulligan have splitLos Angeles Times - Mar. 27 -
DT Calais Campbell returning to Cardinals on 1-year deal worth a reported $5.5M
Campbell spent his first nine NFL seasons with the Cardinals after being a 2008 second-round draft pick.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
GdS: ‘Worth more than a derby’ – why the Coppa Italia is crucial for Milan and Inter
AC Milan and Inter will contest their fourth derby of the season and another will be played, because we are talking about the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-finals.As La Gazzetta dello Sport ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Man United ready to table summer bid worth £45m for West Ham defender Jean-Clair Todibo
Manchester United are reportedly preparing to lodge another bid for West Ham star Jean-Clair Todibo ahead of the upcoming transfer window.Todibo was heavily linked to United last summer but they ...Yahoo Sports - 18h -
How Afrofuturism can help us imagine futures worth living in | Lonny Avi Brooks and Reynaldo Anderson
Afrofuturism knows that futures are made – and that who gets to make them is a political question. The digital age sings a seductive song of progress, yet a deliberate erasure echoes within its ...The Guardian - 13h -
Trump Administration Abruptly Cuts Billions From State Health Services
States have been told that they can no longer use grants that were funding infectious disease management and addiction services.The New York Times - Mar. 27 -
SpaceX Faces Fresh Competition for $5.6 Billion in Government Contracts
Rocket Lab and startup Stoke Space were selected to compete for Department of Defense contracts through 2029.Inc. - 6d -
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 - 3d
