What does Big Tech hope to gain from warming up to Trump?
In a string of visits, dinners, calls, monetary pledges and social media overtures, big tech chiefs have joined a parade of business and world leaders in trying to improve their standing with President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office in January
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What to know about DA Fani Willis' removal from Trump case
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All of Our Hopes and Fears for Tech in 2025
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Tesla shares sink 8%, giving up some gains from post-election pop
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Jim Cramer explains what makes up the market's big picture today
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Trump is revving up his tariff war — here’s what you need to know
At home and abroad, Donald Trump promises to alter established patterns.The Hill - 4d -
SoftBank and Big Tech flash corporate dollars at Donald Trump
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What North Korea Gains By Sending Troops to Fight For Russia
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Trump may not spare Big Tech after all
It’s likely some companies are in for a bumpy ride despite Elon Musk’s influence in the White HouseFinancial Times - 5d -
Romney: 'You can’t complain' if Trump does what he said he would do
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) argued that the American public “can’t complain” if President-elect Trump does what he said he would do during the campaign. “Donald Trump won. He won overwhelmingly. He ...The Hill - 6d -
This sector ETF briefly beat Big Tech and is up 32% this year. Is it still a buy?
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Trump hosts Apple CEO at Mar-a-Lago as big tech leaders continue outreach to president-elect
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Big Tech leaders donate to Trump inaugural fund
As President-elect Donald Trump and his team prepare for day one of the new administration, CBS News has learned some major players in Big Tech are sending huge amounts of money their way. CBS News ...CBS News - Dec. 13 -
Trae Young, Hawks hoping to win big in Vegas at the NBA Cup semifinals
Trae Young might be the NBA’s biggest enigmaABC News - Dec. 13 -
Big Tech funds Trump's inaugural
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump's inauguration fund gets tech cash The leaders of multiple major technology companies are throwing ...The Hill - Dec. 13 -
Amazon donates $1m to Trump’s inaugural fund as tech cozies up to president-elect
OpenAI’s Sam Altman also announced a $1m personal donation to Trump on the same day, joining Meta. Amazon is the latest tech giant to donate to Donald Trump ’s inaugural fund.. The company plans ...The Guardian - Dec. 13 -
Amazon is the latest Big Tech company to donate $1mn to Trump fund
Contribution to inauguration effort comes as founder Jeff Bezos and others attempt to build ties with the president-electFinancial Times - Dec. 13 -
What Do You Expect From a Second Trump Presidency?
We want to hear how you imagine the next four years will unfold for you and your loved ones.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Lessons to learn from US big tech performance
Any notion that the Magnificent Seven had unstoppable momentum received a reality check earlier this yearFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
Belichick to North Carolina?! What does this mean for college football?
What will be some of Belichick's biggest challenges at UNC?ESPN - Dec. 12 -
Here’s what to make of Trump’s promise of expedited permits for big investments
Analysts have been assessing President-elect Donald Trump’s promise — which called out environmental permits in particular — and they’re concluding that while he’s sending a clear signal, the ...MarketWatch - Dec. 11 -
Donald Trump’s Future Plans Were Laid Out By Big Tech
Under the influence of a coterie of tech boosters, it’s full speed ahead.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Uncertainty and Hope on the Road to and from Damascus
Thousands of Syrians have been traveling to and from the Lebanese border since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Some families hoped to reunite with loved ones, while others are leaving amid an ...The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Trump has said a lot about Social Security — what does he really think?
Trump has promised to protect Social Security and Medicare, but lots of his fellow Republicans appear to have other ideas.MarketWatch - Dec. 10 -
What we learned: We answered big questions and sized up every matchup
NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of each game.ESPN - Dec. 9 -
Oregon vs. Penn State prediction, odds: 2024 Big Ten Championship Game picks, props from expert up 68 units
Jimmie Kaylor revealed his college football picks, best bets, props and predictions for the Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Oregon Ducks in the 2024 Big Ten Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on ...CBS Sports - Dec. 7 -
What does the middle want? Effective leadership and results.
No Labels has identified 10 core beliefs that enjoy widespread support among the middle of the electorate, including strong borders, equality of opportunity, equality under the law and affordable ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
LOOK: Lions players warm up wearing shirts of obscene gesture Brian Branch made in first game vs. Packers
Detroit hasn't forgotten about Branch's Week 9 ejectionCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
What would DeSantis stand to gain as defense secretary?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is in the mix to be President-elect Donald Trump's next defense secretary pick should Pete Hegseth withdraw. Political strategists Mariel Sáez and Erin Perrine join ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
MicroStrategy gives up big gain, turns negative despite bitcoin $100,000 milestone
Crypto-linked stocks gave up big gains even after bitcoin prices reached $100,000 for the first time ever.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Bitcoin price tops $100,000. Here's what's driving the gains
Bitcoin's milestone surge past $100,000 came after President-elect Donald Trump nominated Paul Atkins as SEC chair.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
AI Hits a Wall: What This Means for the Tech Industry
AI commercialization is a game of musical chairs and the music has stopped. For now.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
New PS5 Update Out Now, Here's What It Does
The latest PlayStation 5 firmware update has landed, and while it doesn't have any massive new features or improvements, the update has some notable and useful inclusions.. First off, the update ...GameSpot - Dec. 4 -
What does the EU’s rightward shift mean for green policy?
Plus, carbon removal business Heirloom announces $150mn fundraising in boost to nascent sectorFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Emergence’s AI orchestrator launches to do what big tech offerings can’t: play well with others
It aims to sit above the fray and work well with any application and vendor that the enterprise uses, uniting them all with its orchestrator.VentureBeat - Dec. 3 -
What prosecutors should learn from the Trump election
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What does the recent surge in Jewish-themed films mean for awards season?
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What is 'lake-effect snow'? Warm air from large bodies of water is the key ingredient
The lake-effect snow that has fallen in parts of upstate New York, Pennsylvania and Michigan is the result of cold, moist air that blew over the Great Lakes regionABC News - Dec. 2
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