plaid, a company that connects financial applications to users’ bank accounts, enabling payments and data verification, has given employees permission to sell some of its shares at a valuation of $8 billion, the company confirmed to techcrunch on thursday. This valuation represents a 31% increase from the $6.1 billion valuation the 13-year-old company achieved in…
Nvidia H100 chips inside a server room at the Yotta Data Services Pvt. data center, in Navi Mumbai, India, March 14, 2024. Dhiraj Singh | Bloomberg | Getty Images India’s Yotta Data Services, which is building a $2 billion artificial intelligence hub using Nvidia‘s chips, said demand for graphic processing units in the country is…
Ryan S. clarkeFeb 26, 2026, 06:14 pm ET to close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. multiple authors Laila Edwards has two NCAA national championships, an IIHF World Championship title and a new Olympic gold medal. But there is no banner of his on the roof of the Cleveland Heights Community Center…
The US military shot down a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) drone with a laser in Texas on Thursday, prompting a closure of airspace near the US-Mexico border, according to Democratic lawmakers. Democratic Representatives Rick Larson (Wash.), Bennie Thompson (Miss.) and Andre Carson (Ind.) said in a joint statement Thursday evening that the Pentagon reportedly…
Ai trading concepts. 3D render Blackjack3d | E+ | Getty Images This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse. Subscribe here. The big story Indian IT stocks are facing their steepest monthly declines since the 2008 global financial crisis, with the…
Matt Miller Close Matt Miller NFL draft analyst Matt Miller is an NFL draft analyst for ESPN, providing in-depth scouting on the nation’s top pro prospects. A Missouri native, Matt joined ESPN in 2021 and also contributes to SportsCenter, NFL Live and ESPN Radio. Prior to joining ESPN, Matt spent 11 years as a senior…
Representative Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) on Thursday defended his missed votes in the House, pointing to the missed Senate votes by Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Vice President Vance representing Ohio. During an appearance on “The Will Cain Show” on Fox News, Hunt was questioned about his voting record. Host Will Cain said Hunt… Source link
Block said Thursday it’s laying off more than 4,000 employees, or about half of its head count. The stock skyrocketed more than 24% in extended trading. “Today we shared a difficult decision with our team,” Jack Dorsey, Block’s co-founder and CEO, wrote in a letter to shareholders. “We’re reducing Block by nearly half, from over…
Adam RittenbergFeb 26, 2026, 07:30 AM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Multiple Authors CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — There was a hint of exasperation in Brad Underwood’s voice as he ran through the well-worn tropes about Keaton Wagler. The Illinois coach is sensitive to minimizing Wagler’s journey, or separating…
The US military shot down a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) drone with a laser in Texas on Thursday, prompting a closure of airspace near the US-Mexico border, according to Democratic lawmakers. Democratic Representatives Rick Larson (Wash.), Bennie Thompson (Miss.) and Andre Carson (Ind.) said in a joint statement Thursday evening that the Pentagon reportedly…
