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DWAC’s stock surge gives a $1 billion boost to the value of Trump’s stake
The Digital World blank-check company has officially changed its name to Trump Media & Technology Group. It begins trading Tuesday with the former president’s initials as its ticker symbol.MarketWatch - Business -
AI advertising start-up valued at $4bn after fundraising
The Brandtech Group will use funds to disrupt industry with machine-generated content and artificial intelligenceFinancial Times - Business - Artificial Intelligence -
Over $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot up for grabs
Numbers will be drawn Tuesday night for the Mega Millions lottery, with an estimated jackpot of over $1 billion at stake.CBS News - Top stories - Lottery -
A former NFL GM fills out a mock draft ... with a twist: Projecting a trade that shakes up Round 1
Mike Tannenbaum puts his GM hat back on and makes his own selections for each team in the first round of the 2024 draft.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
J&J is in talks to acquire medical-device maker Shockwave, which had a market value of around $11 billion before news of the negotiations became public.
J&J is in talks to acquire medical-device maker Shockwave, which had a market value of around $11 billion before news of the negotiations became public.The Wall Street Journal - World -
NFL Draft rumors: Team execs think Commanders may take J.J. McCarthy No. 2; how move would shake up Round 1
Are we in for a surprise at No. 2 overall?CBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Trump's struggling social-media platform will begin trading on Nasdaq on Tuesday at a market value of roughly $6.8 billion.
Trump’s struggling social-media platform will begin trading on Nasdaq on Tuesday at a market value of roughly $6.8 billion.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
Exclusive: Standard AI shifts focus to computer vision analytics for retailers, now valued at $1.5 billion
Standard AI shifts focus from autonomous checkout to AI-powered vision analytics, aiming to help retailers gain actionable insights into shopper behavior, optimize store performance, and drive immediate ROI while protecting customer privacy.VentureBeat - Tech -
Home Depot said it would acquire roofing-materials distributor SRS in a deal with an enterprise value of $18.25 billion.
Home Depot said it would acquire roofing-materials distributor SRS in a deal with an enterprise value of $18.25 billion.The Wall Street Journal - World -
2024 Houston Open scores: Scottie Scheffler posts PGA Tour-record 28th consecutive round under par
The No. 1 player in the world continues to play at an outrageous pace with the Masters looming aheadCBS Sports - Sports -
Trump’s Truth Social valued at more than $9bn as it goes public in New York
Trump Media & Technology trading on Nasdaq under ‘DJT’ ticker, using former president’s initials. The firm behind Donald Trump’s Truth Social went public on Tuesday at a price that values the minnow social network at more than $9bn.. Shares in ...The Guardian - World - New York -
Accenture’s $1 billion LearnVantage platform tackles the growing AI skills gap
Accenture's $1 billion investment in LearnVantage, an AI-powered learning platform, aims to bridge the growing skills gap and help businesses upskill their workforces to capitalize on emerging technologies like generative AI, cloud computing, and ...VentureBeat - Tech -
Walgreens to cut costs by $1 billion this year, with layoffs and store updates
Walgreens’ stock seesawed around the flatline Thursday, after the drugstore chain swung to a large quarterly net loss and trimmed its full-year outlook, but also reported the biggest beat for quarterly adjusted profit in at least five years.MarketWatch - Business -
Humans wasted 1 billion meals daily in 2022, U.N. report finds
According to the United Nations Environment Programme, humans wasted 19% of all available food in 2022. That's equivalent to one billion meals per day. Brian Roe, agricultural and environmental economics professor at Ohio State University, joins ...CBS News - Top stories -
'Why?' 1 fateful decision summed up No. 1 UNC's loss to Alabama
Jae'Lyn Withers shot North Carolina's most important 3-pointer of its Sweet 16 loss against Alabama when he had no business firing away — and it proved costly.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Trump's social media firm starts trading on Nasdaq with market value of almost $6.8B
Shares of Donald Trump’s social media company rose about 16% in the first day of trading, boosting the value of Trump’s large stake in the company as well as the smaller holdings of fans who purchased shares as a show of support for the former ...ABC News - Tech - Donald Trump -
Russia is rounding up more journalists a year after the arrest of Evan Gershkovich
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Nearly $2 billion up for grabs as Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots soar
The stars have aligned in the lottery universe like never before, with two jackpots totaling nearly $2 billionABC News - Top stories -
Energy Department Will Fund $6 Billion in Industrial Emission Reduction Projects
Largest industrial decarbonization effort ever will support 33 projects in 20 states.Inc. - Business -
2024 NFL Draft order, biggest needs for every team, plus key free agent signings, departures for all 32 clubs
The entire first round of the 2024 NFL Draft is setCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
‘Resilience’ of Belgian economy supports local start-ups
Main driver of growth is Flanders where sectors including life sciences and fintech are flourishingFinancial Times - World -
The Newest Tech Start-Up Billionaire? Donald Trump.
Trump Media, which went public this week, attracted a frenzy of interest on its first day of trading.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
How every No. 1 overall QB who started Week 1 has fared over the course of their careers
How will Caleb Williams (or Drake Maye or Jayden Daniels, but really Caleb Williams) fare as a rookie QB? That’s the question in Chicago following the trade that sent Justin Fields to the Steelers. With Fields in Pittsburgh, there’s no longer even ...Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Shares of Trump's social-media company surged 16% on their first day of trading, giving the early-stage company a market value of roughly $8 billion and boosting the presidential candidate's fortune.
Shares of Trump’s social-media company surged 16% on their first day of trading, giving the early-stage company a market value of roughly $8 billion and boosting the presidential candidate’s fortune.The Wall Street Journal - World -
EV maker Lucid rallies after $1 billion investment by majority stockholder as it burns cash
Affiliate of Saudi sovereign wealth fund will buy $1 billion of a new series of convertible preferred stock via private placement.MarketWatch - Business -
Following Baldur's Gate 3, WotC And Hasbro Are Investing $1 Billion In Their AAA Game Ecosystem
Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast want a bigger piece of the gaming industry's pie, especially after the huge success of Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3. To that end, both companies are investing nearly one billion dollars into their shared gaming ...GameSpot - Tech -
Australia to Invest A$1 Billion on Domestic Solar Panel Push to Cut Reliance on China
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More than $1 billion in federal tax refunds unclaimed as deadline to file approaches
If you didn't file a tax return amid the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic and believe you're eligible for a refund, the Internal Revenue Service wants to hear from you.NBC News - Top stories -
Have the inflows into bitcoin funds dried up?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - World - Crypto -
Can aging boomers rescue the ailing commercial real-estate industry? This $2 billion fund is betting on it.
Harrison Street sees bright spots in senior housing and other demographic-driven commercial real-estate.MarketWatch - Business -
How has this $25 billion fund beaten the S&P 500? Patience — and preparing for ‘the next big thing’
Tech stocks have been on a wild ride over the past few years, but the Franklin DynaTech Fund has performed very well over long cycles. Here’s how it might get in early on another transformational business cycle.MarketWatch - Business -
Reaction as England beaten by Brazil after Endrick winner
Follow live text & radio commentary as England host Brazil at Wembley in a friendly at Wembley.BBC News - Top stories - Brazil -
Who can rescue Boeing?
David Gitlin, Stephanie Pope and Patrick Shanahan among possible contenders to succeed Dave CalhounFinancial Times - Business -
This retailer is set up for a comeback — we're getting in early by starting a position
Management has given five long-term reasons why we're near the bottom of the decline in tech demand.CNBC - Business -
Inside Amira Yahyaoui’s Claims about Mos, a Student Aid Start-Up
Amira Yahyaoui, a human rights activist, promoted the success of her student aid start-up, Mos. Some of her statements do not add up, according to internal data and people familiar with the company.The New York Times - Tech -
Lawyers Gear Up for Swift Start in Legal Fight Over Baltimore Bridge
The battle over who will pay for the damage and loss could take a decade, but most insurance claims will be paid much sooner.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Crane moves in as officials to start cleaning up Baltimore bridge wreckage
Investigators onboard container ship that rammed into Francis Scott Key Bridge while clearing of debris expected to take weeks. A gigantic, barge-mounted crane was moving into place on Friday in the waters off Baltimore as authorities prepared to ...The Guardian - World -
Power Rankings: A new No. 1, plus an early look at offseason decisions
Who knocked the Panthers off the throne? Plus, we break down key free agency, trade and draft moves.ESPN - Sports -
Trail Blazers start 5 rookies vs Nuggets. That's only happened 1 other time in the last 50 years
The Portland Trail Blazers started five rookies Saturday night against Denver, only the second time that has happened since starters were first tracked on NBA box scores more than 50 years agoABC News - Sports -
Are You Starting Ozempic or Another GLP-1? We Want to Hear From You.
The New York Times is looking to speak with people who are about to start GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and are open to allowing us to chronicle their experiences.The New York Times - Top stories