Alibaba‘s Hong Kong-listed shares surged on Wednesday to reach their highest point since 2021 after the company said it will invest more in artificial intelligence and rolled out new AI products and updates. Shares of the company jumped over 6%, while its total gains year to date rose above 107%. The tech giant plans to…
Jose Luis Pelaez Inc | Digitalvision | Getty Images There’s a way for student borrowers pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness to get their debt wiped away sooner than they might have expected. But that program, called PSLF Buyback, has been experiencing some challenges of late. Chief among them: As of July 31, there’s a 72,730-person…
Demand for new AI data centers is surging, but they can’t build themselves. Big Tech is funneling billions into building out these specialized facilities, with the four hyperscalers, Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon, committing nearly $700 billion in combined capex spending this year to fund these developments. Amazon said last month that it’s committing $12…
Joe LunardiDecember 12, 2025, 09:30 am ET to close Resident college basketball bracketologist for ESPN Contributor to SportsCenter, ESPN Insider The first public bracket was published in 1995. Don’t let the low number of annual NCAA Tournament bids (4.6) fool you. With only 11 teams, the Big East is the smallest power college basketball conference…
Tom Pritzker resigned as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels Corporation on Monday, citing his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as the reason for his departure. Files released by the Justice Department show that Pritzker was in close contact with Epstein in the years following Epstein’s plea deal in 2008 for procuring a minor……
President Trump drew outrage on multiple fronts when he announced Saturday that he would impose new tariffs on Denmark and other European allies, which will continue until “an agreement is reached for the complete and total purchase of Greenland.” European leaders, including close ally Britain, condemned the move. Officials are ready to meet in case…
Gradium, a Startup Spoon French AI lab out of Qitai (backed by French telecoms billionaire Xavier Niel), quietly launched on Tuesday with a $70 million seed round from select investors. The round was led by FirstMark Capital and Eurazeo, with participation from Neal, DST Global Partners, billionaire Eric Schmidt and other investors. gradium Audio language…
A pump jack is seen on March 17, 2026 in Stanton, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Oil prices slipped on Wednesday despite escalating attacks on the United Arab Emirates’ energy infrastructure, as rising U.S. crude inventories helped offset rising geopolitical risk premiums. Prices of Brent, the international benchmark, declined 1.17% to $102.19 per barrel….
Rachel KryshakMar 24, 2026, 07:30 AM ET Close Rachel Kryshak is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. Multiple Authors Every NHL franchise…
A Chevron gas station in San Francisco, California, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. Jason Henry | Bloomberg | Getty Images President Donald Trump’s call for U.S. oil companies to rebuild Venezuela’s energy sector after the overthrow of President Nicolas Maduro is easier said than done. Chevron holds the advantage as the only major U.S….
