OpenAI Close to Deal that Values Company at $300 Billion

Sam Altman says Musk aims to 'slow down a competitor' with his $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI

Musk is leading a group of investors in offering to buy control of OpenAI for $97.4 billion. OpenAI CEO Altman said Musk is aiming to "slow down a competitor."

CNBC - 2h

Elon Musk Just Hurled a $97.4 Billion Curveball at OpenAI

The unsolicited bid raises the stakes for Sam Altman to turn the company into a for-profit.

Inc. - 5h

Ansys says simulations will close the gap with reality and make the world more sustainable

You may not have heard of Ansys, but it's in the process of being acquired by chip design tool firm Synopsys for $35 billion.

VentureBeat - 7h

Musk-Led Group Makes $97.4 Billion Bid for Control of OpenAI, WSJ Reports

In response to the news, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wrote: ‘no thank you but we will buy twitter for $9.74 billion if you want’.

Inc. - 22h

PBS closes DEI office

Public broadcaster PBS is closing its office of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), The Hill confirmed Tuesday. “In order to best ensure we are in compliance with the President’s executive order ...

The Hill - 4h

Behind Elon Musk’s Hostile Bid for Control of OpenAI

The tech mogul is unlikely to win. But his goal may be more about making life difficult for the A.I. start-up and its leader, Sam Altman.

The New York Times - 5h

Musk gatecrashes OpenAI restructuring

Ongoing operatic rivalry between billionaire and OpenAI chief Sam Altman remains major subtext

Financial Times - 10h

Elon Musk Leads $97.4 Billion Bid to Control OpenAI

The billionaire is leading a group of investors in the unsolicited offer, which complicates the start-up’s plan to raise more money.

The New York Times - 19h

Musk-led investor group offers $97.4 billion for OpenAI — Altman declines

According to The Wall Street Journal, Elon Musk and a group of investors are offering $97.4 billion to take control of OpenAI.

CNBC - 21h

Elon Musk-led investor group offers $97.4 billion for control of OpenAI

Billionaire Elon Musk is leading a group of investors in a $97.4 billion bid to take control of artificial intelligence pioneer OpenAI.

CBS News - 21h

Elon Musk and investors offering $97.4 billion for control of OpenAI, WSJ reports

Elon Musk is leading a group of investors in offering to buy control of OpenAI for $97.4 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

NBC News - 22h

Salman Rushdie trial hears accused came ‘dangerously close to murder’

Prosecutors begin case against Hadi Matar, charged with attempted murder and assault over festival attack in 2022. Prosecutors began their case against Hadi Matar, the man accused of attacking the ...

The Guardian - 1d

“10,000 Billion Gallons”: A New Ocean Is Forming in Africa

Yahoo News - 1d

Trump is driving political debate to ever new lows. The left must hold on to its values | Zoe Williams

Even his most ridiculous executive orders have an ugly effect on politics around the world. We can’t just ignore the US president. But nor can we succumb to the momentum of the right. The problem ...

The Guardian - 1d

Super Bowl Quiz: How Closely Did You Watch Philadelphia’s Win?

These questions will test your knowledge of the Eagles’ performance and how it fits into N.F.L. history.

The New York Times - 1d

Super Bowl 2025: Eagles' domination of Chiefs shows the value of being aggressive on and off the field

Philly manipulates the league's financial rules better than any team in the NFL

CBS Sports - 1d

2026 Super Bowl odds: Eagles open as favorites; Commanders, Bengals among five value bets to consider placing

Examining the odds for next year's Super Bowl winner

CBS Sports - 1d

European football: Barça close in on leaders after thrashing Sevilla

Three goals and red card for Barça in second half McTominay scores but Napoli held 1-1 at home Barcelona earned a hard-fought 4-1 win at struggling Sevilla on Sunday thanks to goals by ...

The Guardian - 1d

Acting CFPB Chief Closes HQ, Stops Supervision

The decision to shutter the office comes less than 24 hours after Trump’s acting CFPB chief suspended all activities.

Inc. - 1d

Russell Vought Orders Consumer Protection Bureau’s Headquarters Closed for a Week

The order to shutter the agency’s headquarters follows another order issued Saturday by Mr. Vought, who also leads the Office of Management and Budget, telling agency employees to halt nearly all ...

The New York Times - 1d

European companies warn over Trump tariff uncertainty

Executives left guessing at scale and impact of any US levies on EU imports

Financial Times - 2d

Here’s what junk bonds are saying now about the value of Treasury bonds

High-yield bond holders aren’t asking for much of a premium above ultra-safe U.S. Treasurys. Time to own quality.

MarketWatch - 2d

Trump administration to cut billions in medical research funding

National Institutes of Health said the $4bn loss will affect ‘indirect’ funding of buildings, equipment and staff. The Trump administration is cutting billions of dollars in medical research ...

The Guardian - 2d

Woman's deepfake betrayal by close friend: 'Every moment turned into porn'

Australian teacher Hannah Grundy was left to track down the man posting deepfake pornography of her.

BBC News - 3d

His company operates over 500 private jet flights a day: This is the No. 1 thing the very rich value most

There's one thing that the super rich value above all else.

CNBC - 3d

Tech megacaps plan to spend more than $300 billion in 2025 as AI race intensifies

Meta, Amazon, Alphabet and Microsoft intend to invest as much as $320 billion this year into AI advancement technologies.

CNBC - 3d

Pricing Tips for Early-Stage Companies

The right pricing strategy can also be an effective customer retention strategy.

Inc. - 3d

The real deal on Trump and Gaza

Trump's outlandish proposals may serve a subtle and counterintuitive purpose.

The Hill - 3d

Australia close on series triumph after swatting aside Sri Lanka resistance

Sri Lanka 257 and 211-8;Australia 414 after day three Tourists only trail by 54 runs in the second Test Australia need only two wickets and a bit of gusto from the top order to defeat Sri Lanka ...

The Guardian - 3d

This HR Company Valued at $12 Billion Just Announced Plans to IPO. Here’s Why Other Companies Are Watching Closely

Human Resources startup Deel recently hit an annual revenue run rate of $800 million.

Inc. - 3d

A.I. Military Start-Up Anduril Close to Deal That Would Value It at $28 Billion

The Southern California start-up, which builds flying drones and missiles, is set to raise up to $2.5 billion.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump pauses tariffs on millions of low-value packages from China

President Donald Trump has paused the imposition of tariffs on small-value packages arriving from China

ABC News - 3d

They still want 'one big, beautiful bill.' They're nowhere close.

GOP leaders are trying to lasso various factions as the Senate races ahead with its own plan for President Donald Trump's tax cuts and other priorities.

Politico - 4d

Directors’ Deals: US deal sparks Fever-Tree buying

Share price rises 20 per cent as the tie-up is announced

Financial Times - 4d

USAID Workforce Slashed From 10,000 to Under 300 as Elon Musk’s DOGE Decimates Agency

The US government’s primary foreign aid organization is losing the vast majority of its staff, forcing the agency’s lifesaving work to screech to a halt.

Wired - 4d