Now it will hold off on expansion until it adds more verification options, vendor transparency, and other changes. Now it will hold off on expansion until it adds more verification options, vendor transparency, and other changes. Feb 24, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC Stevie Bonifield is a news writer covering all things consumer tech. Stevie started…
Paramount has upped its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery to $31 a share, above its previous offer of $30 per share. Warner Bros. Discovery said the board has not yet made a determination as to whether the offer is superior to Netflix’s but says it could “reasonably be expected” to lead to a “company superior…
In a significant legislative move, Mexico’s government is taking steps to improve the work-life balance of its workforce by passing a bill to gradually reduce the standard workweek from 48 to 40 hours. This change, driven by President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration and supported by the ruling Morena party, reflects a growing recognition of the importance…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Israel marks a significant moment in international relations, emphasizing the enduring partnership between India and Israel amid ongoing regional tensions. While Modi’s statements express strong support for Israel, the socio-political dynamics surrounding Palestine cannot be overlooked. This visit reflects the complexities of balancing geopolitical alliances while acknowledging…
The S&P 500 lost 1.04% yesterday as the VIX “fear index” for volatility spiked 10%, but futures were up 0.16% this morning, suggesting traders may be putting a temporary pause on the panic selling that has gripped markets over the past 24 hours. The real source was the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that President Trump’s…
Paramount Skydance has filed what is believed to be a sweetened bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, opening a new round of haggling in efforts to snare the company’s HBO Max streaming service and Warner Bros. studios to help fuel economics amid a frenetic battle to stay afloat in the entertainment sector as more consumers turn…
The recent resignation of former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers from his professorship at Harvard University highlights the intricate relationships between influential figures and controversial individuals. As new documents reveal the extent of Summers’ correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein, questions arise regarding ethical standards in academia and the challenges of navigating personal connections within the echelons…
Lamborghini is slamming the brakes on its first totally electric car before it ever leaves the assembly line. CEO Stephan Winkelmann says the long-teased Lanzador EV is dead, calling a big bet on battery-only models “an expensive hobby” in a market where demand from the brand’s wealthy buyers is “close to zero,” per the London…
In parts of the UK, a $3.50 Cadbury chocolate bar now comes with a clear plastic force field around it. Sainsbury’s, Tesco, and Co-op are among the chains putting chocolate candy in anti-theft boxes as retailers and police say sweets are increasingly being stolen to be resold through illicit markets, reports the BBC. The Association…
MINNEAPOLIS (Feb. 24, 2026) — Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) announced today it will power a new Google data center in Pine Island, Minnesota. The data center and associated Electric Service Agreement will provide a significant contribution to the state’s economy, including a large buildout of new clean energy projects that will contribute to Minnesota’s clean…
A new hobbyist developed app warns if people nearby may be wearing smart glasses, such as Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses, which stalkers and harassers have repeatedly used to film people without their knowledge or consent. The app scans for smart glasses’ distinctive Bluetooth signatures and sends a push alert if it detects a potential pair of…
New Yorkers were met with sardine-packed subways, hours of delays and even a smoke-filled train on Tuesday as schools and offices reopened following a snowstorm that buried the city in snow from Sunday into Monday. Eric Fries said he and his wife were on their way to JFK Airport for a trip to run in…
In light of current geopolitical tensions, Russia’s potential support for Cuba could significantly reshape international dynamics in the region. As the United States implements restrictive measures against Cuba, Moscow’s offer of fuel and material assistance encourages a renewed focus on solidarity among nations, particularly in the face of external pressures. This interaction not only highlights…
In a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy, the announcement that consular services will be extended to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank has triggered strong reactions from Palestinian leaders. This decision not only raises concerns about its implications for international law but also reflects a broader context of ongoing tensions in the region,…
Both Reddit and Discord have got themselves into trouble over the use of a controversial third-party age verification service. Reddit has been fined £14.5 ($19.5M) million for the unlawful use of children’s personal information, while Discord has experienced a user backlash … The UK’s Online Safety Act (OSA) requires online platforms to verify the age…
Stripe said its focus was on the ‘inflection point’ driven by AI and the growth of stablecoins rather than from a stock market listing © SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images Stripe’s valuation has soared by more than 70 per cent to $159bn in the past year as the payments company agreed its latest employee share sale in…
Warner Bros. Discovery says that it is officially reviewing a sweetened bid for the company from David Ellison’s Paramount. The details of Paramount’s revised bid were not immediately known. The company had offered $30 per share, with a “ticker” that would raise the price for every quarter the deal had not closed past the end…
On Tuesday, Anthropic unveiled its new enterprise agents program, its most aggressive push yet to integrate agentic AI into everyday workplaces. In an official briefing, Anthropic’s head of Americas, Kate Jensen, told reporters that the new system would finally deliver on the promise of agentic AI. “2025 was meant to be the year agents transformed…
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — Investors have been ditching software stocks for months on fears of disruption from artificial intelligence, and upcoming earnings from the group aren’t expected to settle any nerves. A number of software companies report earnings this week, including Workday Inc., Salesforce Inc., Intuit Inc., Autodesk Inc. and Snowflake Inc. But worries about AI’s…
In recent developments surrounding Hungary’s energy security, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has ramped up measures to protect critical infrastructure, fueled by tensions with Ukraine. This heightened focus on national security reflects broader geopolitical struggles in Eastern Europe, where energy resources and alliances shape power dynamics and policies. As Hungary navigates these challenges, it embarks on…
Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly told officials that he slept “with one eye open” after he attended a classified CIA briefing on Taiwan, home to the company’s chipmaker TSMC. US intelligence agencies have been worried for years that China may plan to invade the island, and the briefing warned that this could happen as early…
The Home Depot Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2025 Results; Increases Quarterly Dividend by 1.3%;Provides Fiscal 2026 Guidance ATLANTA, Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today reported fourth quarter and fiscal 2025 results. Fourth Quarter 2025 Sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 were $38.2 billion,…
Austan Goolsbee, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, speaks during the National Association of Business Economics (NABE) economic policy conference in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. Graeme Sloane | Bloomberg | Getty Images Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said Tuesday that interest rate cuts aren’t…
Warner Bros. Discovery says that it is officially reviewing a sweetened bid for the company from David Ellison’s Paramount. The details of Paramount’s revised bid were not immediately known. The company had offered $30 per share, with a “ticker” that would raise the price for every quarter the deal had not closed past the end…
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As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on his second visit to Israel, the geopolitical implications of this trip resonate beyond mere diplomatic gestures. His arrival, met with a ceremonious welcome by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, underscores an evolving partnership that could shift the strategic landscape in South Asia and the Middle East. This…
IBM’s share price slumped by 13 percent on Monday, seemingly caused by investors reacting to an Anthropic blog post that points out its Claude Code tools can accelerate refactoring of apps written in the ancient COBOL language. Anthropic’s post points out that COBOL applications remain prevalent and often handle critical applications for governments, airlines, and…
Having built a business by remixing content created by others, Anthropic worries that Chinese AI labs are stealing its data. The US-based maker of Claude models on Monday accused China-based DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, and MiniMax of conducting “industrial-scale campaigns” to siphon knowledge from its models through a technique known as “distillation.” Model distillation is a…
News Highlights Meta is partnering with AMD to rapidly scale AI infrastructure and accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge AI models AMD and Meta agree to a definitive multi-year, multi-generation partnership to deploy up to 6 gigawatts of AMD Instinct™ GPUs Built on the AMD Helios rack-scale architecture announced at the 2025 Open Compute…
Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on Feb. 18, 2026. NYSE U.S. equities rose on Tuesday, led by gains in Advanced Micro Devices and software stocks, as investors’ fears around artificial intelligence disruption to certain industries eased. The S&P 500 advanced 0.77% to close at 6,890.07, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.04% and…
In recent months, the pro-Palestine movement in the United Kingdom has faced significant challenges, sparking widespread debate on the nature of solidarity and activism. A new report reveals a troubling trend of repression aimed at those expressing support for Palestine, emphasizing a need for heightened awareness of the dynamics at play in both public discourse…
Please enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser or access the information through the links provided below. February 23, 2026 Following earlier actions to remove reputation risk from its supervision of banks, Federal Reserve Board requests comment on proposal to codify that removal For release at 5:00 p.m. EST Following earlier actions to…
Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance leaders spent a busy week in negotiations, and now the WBD board is likely to tell shareholders before the market opens on Tuesday that it is taking the bid under review while still recommending the Netflix transaction that is up for a vote on March 20. Representatives for WBD…