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Barry Diller shares why his deal to buy MGM fell apart

Barry Diller shares why his deal to buy MGM fell apart

Media mogul Barry Diller is no longer chasing a deal to buy MGM, but said he thinks casinos and other “forever assets” are a hedge against AI.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico ask court to make Trump access order permanent

CNN, MS NOW and Politico ask court to make Trump access order permanent

Three news outlets have beefed up their legal complaint against the White House over access, saying it is continuing to defy a judge’s orders by refusing to let them return...

Strip hotel-casino employee alleges retaliation over union-organizing efforts

The latest National Labor Relations Board charge alleges management questioned a pool shop engineer about her union support and encouraged her to retire, adding to an ongoing dispute over organizing...

Where was my invite to the — wait, what? Airbnb had a gala?

Where was my invite to the — wait, what? Airbnb had a gala?

Airbnb’s nonprofit held its inaugural gala on Wednesday in Los Angeles, and the internet had one reaction — the *what* gala?

Carney hosts EU leaders as Trump pushes Canada toward Europe

Carney hosts EU leaders as Trump pushes Canada toward Europe

Prime Minister Mark Carney called Canada “the most European of non-European countries” early in U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war. Now, he’s hosting European leaders to pursue an unprecedented alliance,...

Universal Music Logs Higher Revenue as Subscriptions, Streaming Pick Up

Universal Music Logs Higher Revenue as Subscriptions, Streaming Pick Up

The company’s revenue increased to $3.78 billion in the third quarter as growth from subscriptions and streaming services showed signs of a rebound.

The CEO behind Grand Theft Auto has an 8-part longevity routine for shredded abs and sharp decision-making. Here’s why peptides aren’t part of it.

The CEO behind Grand Theft Auto has an 8-part longevity routine for shredded abs and sharp decision-making. Here’s why peptides aren’t part of it.

Media mogul Strauss Zelnick loves working out and says getting enough sleep is a critical part of being an effective CEO.

Rivian expands joint venture with VW to include AI assistant

Rivian doesn’t disclose if the value of its $5.8 billion joint venture will expand as a result.

Forget EVs. Battery Makers Are Busy Bolstering the U.S. Power Grid.

Forget EVs. Battery Makers Are Busy Bolstering the U.S. Power Grid.

President Trump’s order to bar Chinese batteries for energy storage has opened the door to South Korean and Japanese companies.

Mistral releases weights for its trillion-parameter AI model, targeting cybersecurity

Mistral releases weights for its trillion-parameter AI model, targeting cybersecurity

Mistral says its new model can afford organizations a kind of control over its cyber defenses that closed models can’t.

Nubank, Latin America’s largest digital bank, is turning its eyes toward the US — where foreign rivals have failed

Nubank, Latin America’s largest digital bank, is turning its eyes toward the US — where foreign rivals have failed

At Business Insider’s The Long Play, Nubank’s US CEO, the largest digital bank in Latin America, discussed expansion into the US and what’s next.

Amazon reported booming cloud revenue but otherwise missed expectations

Amazon reported booming cloud revenue but otherwise missed expectations

The biggest ouch of the report was its negative free cash flow of $2.4 billion.

FTC Demands Information From Walmart, DoorDash, and Others in Personalized Pricing Probe

FTC Demands Information From Walmart, DoorDash, and Others in Personalized Pricing Probe

A DoorDash courier rides his bike in the rain in the Manhattan borough of New York City, on Nov. 13, 2020. (Carlo Allegri/Reuters)

Instagram is trying to woo YouTube creators with six-figure checks

Instagram is trying to woo YouTube creators with six-figure checks

Instagram is offering select creators six-figure deals, some of which have reached $500,000, to post long-form videos to its new “Features” product.

Leaning into convenience helped Nubank break into American fintech, cofounder says

Leaning into convenience helped Nubank break into American fintech, cofounder says

Cristina Junqueira is leading Nubank’s emerging US business. She shared her insights on breaking into the crowded market.

U.S. economy grew faster over the summer, as consumers keep spending despite high prices

U.S. economy grew faster over the summer, as consumers keep spending despite high prices

U.S. economic growth accelerated over the summer, the government said Thursday in a report showing consumer spending remains strong despite inflation grumbles that challenge President Trump and his Republican Party...

Sam Altman wants MBA grads to use AI to think outside the box in their careers

Sam Altman wants MBA grads to use AI to think outside the box in their careers

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said business school graduates should become more innovative with their career choices since artificial intelligence is handling menial tasks once handled by people.

Bay Area Detroit-style pizza chain axes Palo Alto shop on car-free road

Bay Area Detroit-style pizza chain axes Palo Alto shop on car-free road

A Detroit-style pizza chain is slicing one of its locations for the first time after just one year.

US economy grows at surprising  3.4% rate, powered by consumer spending, AI investment

US economy grows at surprising 3.4% rate, powered by consumer spending, AI investment

The better-than-expected increase in GDP was in stark contrast to households’ downbeat assessment of the economy.

DoorDash buys Instacart for $17B in massive food delivery merger

DoorDash buys Instacart for $17B in massive food delivery merger

DoorDash announced Thursday it is buying Instacart in a $17 billion deal, combining a massive restaurant takeout service with the nation’s top grocery delivery app.

U.S. investigated Chinese spy plot aimed at Nvidia CEO

U.S. investigated Chinese spy plot aimed at Nvidia CEO

A top executive of a Singapore AI cloud company that was accused of illegally selling Nvidia chips to China could also have been a Chinese spy, sources have told the...

Ford’s new electric truck can do more than drive – and it could save owners money

Ford’s new electric truck can do more than drive – and it could save owners money

Ford said its upcoming Fathom electric truck will make bidirectional power more accessible by eliminating the need for a separate wall-mounted inverter to supply electricity to a home.

How CEO Tony Xu Led DoorDash to Delivery Dominance

How CEO Tony Xu Led DoorDash to Delivery Dominance

DoorDash is buying Instacart for $17 billion, adding more grocery delivery to its growing arsenal of services.

Iran says 3 oil tankers struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran says 3 oil tankers struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran says three tankers struck mines and exploded while attempting to exit the Strait of Hormuz through an unauthorized route.

DoorDash to Buy Instacart for $17 Billion

DoorDash to Buy Instacart for $17 Billion

DoorDash said the deal values Instacart at $65 a share.

Altria Lifts Earnings Outlook as Profit, Revenue Climb

Altria Lifts Earnings Outlook as Profit, Revenue Climb

The tobacco company posted a third-quarter profit of $2.52 billion, or $1.51 a share, compared with $2.38 billion, or $1.41 a share, a year earlier.

Amazon updates Alexa to help you manage shopping lists and subscriptions and update delivery instructions

Amazon updates Alexa to help you manage shopping lists and subscriptions and update delivery instructions

The update allows you to use Alexa to create lists, register them, see what’s on them, and add or edit items. You can also manage subscriptions.

Alphabet stock plummets as AI spending turns cash flow negative

Alphabet stock plummets as AI spending turns cash flow negative

Google’s parent company, Alphabet, saw its shares fall as much as 13% in early trading Thursday after it missed profit expectations and reported negative free cash flow as artificial intelligence...

SuperMe raises $20M for its network of AI expert profiles

SuperMe raises $20M for its network of AI expert profiles

SuperMe is a network of AI profiles built from the knowledge of real-life experts. When you ask a question, the platform determines which experts are best suited to answer and...

New $51M affordable-housing project opens in Henderson

For its first time, the developer set up a program to have people aging out of foster care move in.