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Tech18 stories ›

Musk says Tesla and SpaceX have formed special committees to explore a possible merger
A combined Tesla-SpaceX would concentrate Musk's rocket, satellite, EV, and AI businesses under one roof, a deal of unusual scale for both markets.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Google cloud outage takes down UK banks and courts, later resolved
The disruption knocked Revolut and other services offline, underscoring how much critical infrastructure depends on a handful of cloud providers.
BBC · +6 outlets
SpaceX posts $14.6B quarterly revenue, says AI segment drove 161% growth
SpaceX reported Q3 net income of $4.4 billion, with its AI unit cited as the main driver of the revenue jump.
The Verge · +8 outlets
Researchers find 8 compromised intermediate TLS certificates, triggering emergency fixes
The eMudhra intermediates could let attackers mint valid web credentials for virtually any server.
Ars Technica · +3 outlets
Investigation: TikTok staff flagged child safety risks that executives ignored
Court documents show employees warned about minors bypassing age limits and being sexually exploited on the platform as TikTok faces hundreds of lawsuits.
CNET · +8 outlets
Anthropic pitches AI safety bill that could block a model if 50 or more people could be killed
The proposal ostensibly enables federal intervention but would bar agencies from blocking a release without a judge's permission.
TechCrunch · +14 outlets

AI18 stories ›

US orders federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek AI from their systems
The DHS ban cites national security concerns and extends to third-party services built on DeepSeek technology.
TechCrunch · +14 outlets
Anthropic pitches AI safety bill that would block a model only after 50+ deaths
The proposal appears protective but bars federal agencies from blocking a model release without a judge's permission, drawing criticism.
TechCrunch · +14 outlets
SpaceX AI business sales jump over nine times as company posts $4.4B quarterly net income
AI was the engine behind SpaceX's third-quarter profitability, an unusual result for a launch company.
TechCrunch · +3 outlets
Sam Altman pitched three AI safety endgames, including one firm able to shut down rivals' GPUs
The internal presentation floated an IAEA-style watchdog, a merger of major labs, or one dominant company as paths to safe AI.
The Decoder · +5 outlets
Ken Griffin says AI is 'almost certainly' in a bubble right now
The Citadel founder's warning echoes growing investor caution, and New York's budget office warned an AI bubble burst could drain state coffers.
Bloomberg.com · +5 outlets
US Army's ECHOTRIBBLE program would deploy self-spreading AI agents to attack enemy networks
Internal documents describe worm-like AI agents designed to neutralize targets, including air-gapped systems, raising expert alarm.
The Decoder · +4 outlets

Media18 stories ›

Netflix posts Q3 earnings beat but guides to soft Q4, shares fall on ad and revenue outlook
Netflix's revenue growth is decelerating and it now expects about $2.7 billion in ad revenue for the year instead of the $3 billion it previously targeted, send
Deadline · +12 outlets
Sarandos says Netflix strategy unchanged as Peter Rice takes over content, Bela Bajaria ousted
Netflix overhauled its content leadership last week, replacing chief content officer Bela Bajaria with former Disney and Fox executive Peter Rice, alongside 1,0
Deadline · +11 outlets
Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters calls layoffs a hard tradeoff and says ad business is 'a bit behind'
Peters said the 1,000-job cut reflects a fast-changing landscape, described the ad business as having a long road ahead, and teased future add-on subscriptions.
Deadline · +4 outlets
Disney names Carol Choi Asia Pacific president as Luke Kang retires
The leadership change puts Choi in charge of Disney's Asia-Pacific operations after Kang's retirement.
Variety · +11 outlets
Disney+ sets Japanese horror anthology 'Night Tales Club' with Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Takayuki Yamada
The six-part supernatural series, based on stories by Japanese horror author Ichi Sawamura, is set to premiere on Disney+ and Hulu in January 2027.
The Hollywood Reporter · +2 outlets
Denzel Washington and Christopher McQuarrie team on thriller at Amazon MGM and United Artists
Amazon MGM and United Artists have greenlit the untitled film, set for theatrical release in late 2027.
The Hollywood Reporter · +5 outlets

Startups18 stories ›

Tenstorrent raises $1.5B, doubling valuation to $6.2B for open RISC-V AI chips
Jim Keller's Nvidia challenger said it raised a $1.5B Series E to remain independent and scale its open-weight AI chip and RISC-V server business.
TechCrunch · +13 outlets
Ex-OpenAI manufacturing startup Arda launches at $1.5B valuation with $230M raise
The stealth AI manufacturing startup founded by a former OpenAI executive emerged with a $1.5B valuation, betting AI can revive U.S. manufacturing.
The Tech Buzz · +7 outlets
AI assistant startup Town raises $108M Series B at $1B valuation four months after launch
Town's rapid unicorn valuation reflects investor appetite for enterprise AI assistants that work across teams.
TechCrunch · +12 outlets
Fireworks AI in early talks to raise at $30B to $40B valuation
The infrastructure startup's potential valuation leap highlights continued investor demand for AI inference and serving platforms.
Business Insider · +1 outlets
ASI raises $325M Series C led by Spark at $3B valuation
The air traffic AI startup reached a $3B valuation in a round led by Spark, joining a wave of large AI infrastructure financings.
shattered.io · +8 outlets
SpaceX and Tesla boards form special committees to review merger
Elon Musk said he supports the idea but is not on either committee, which comprise independent directors.
TechCrunch · +13 outlets

Business18 stories ›

Tesla and SpaceX boards set up committees to explore a merger, Musk says he cannot take part in talks
Musk said combining his two public companies would be a "good idea" but that a deal is far from certain, with special committees at each company assessing prosp
Business Insider · +4 outlets
SpaceX posts first operating profit as a public company as AI revenue nearly triples to $7.6 billion
AI computing revenue overtook Starlink for the first time, though Starlink beat profit estimates while missing subscriber growth targets.
Fortune · +2 outlets
Netflix posts Q3 earnings beat but shares fall on weak advertising and revenue guidance
The streamer cited intense competition and stalling viewership growth, and shook up its creative leadership as investors sold the stock.
CNBC · +4 outlets
Boeing wins FAA certification for the 737 Max 10 after years of delays
Long-awaited approval for the largest Max variant boosts Boeing's turnaround efforts as airlines seek larger, more efficient jets.
CNBC · +1 outlets
Salesforce to acquire Braze for $5.66 billion, sending BRZE shares up 51%
Braze shareholders will receive $47.50 per share in cash, with the deal expected to close in Salesforce's fiscal 2028.
CNBC · +1 outlets
Fireworks AI in early talks to raise funding at a $30 billion to $40 billion valuation
The startup founded by ex-Google and Meta engineers is seeking new capital amid surging demand for AI infrastructure.
Business Insider · +1 outlets

Science18 stories ›

Japan launches MMX sample-return mission to Mars' moon Phobos
The mission will attempt up to two landings on Phobos and return samples to Earth, potentially the first spacecraft to come back from the Martian system.
Space · +2 outlets
SpaceX to attempt first-ever catch of both Starship stages on next test flight
Musk called the planned double catch of booster and ship a profound technology milestone, with the flight expected in November.
Space · +1 outlets
Quantum error correction demonstration goes well beyond breakeven
Error-corrected logical qubits showed large error reductions as the system scaled, a key step toward practical quantum computers.
Ars Technica · +2 outlets
AI-produced proof of quasi-Riemann hypothesis analyzed by human mathematicians
The proof has been unpacked by experts, while about 1,000 mathematicians have pledged to avoid AI in their research amid a growing backlash.
Quantamagazine · +1 outlets
Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded for controlling brain cells with light
The optogenetics technique, rooted in algal proteins, lets researchers switch neurons on and off and has been used to activate memories.
Sciencedaily
Scientists find statins cause muscle pain by disrupting a previously unknown pathway
The finding could explain a common side effect that drives many patients to stop the cholesterol-lowering drugs.
Sciencedaily

Biotech18 stories ›

Merck, Moderna prepare FDA filing for personalized mRNA melanoma vaccine after Phase 3 results
The personalized cancer vaccine paired with Keytruda is a leading test of mRNA-based oncology and would be a major franchise for both companies.
Medical Daily · +13 outlets
Roche signs deal worth up to $15B with China's Hansoh for antibody-drug conjugate portfolio
The pact underscores Western pharma's deepening reliance on Chinese biotech for pipeline assets and includes a $400 million upfront payment.
Biopharmadive · +12 outlets
Disc Medicine's rare disease drug hits Phase 3 goal, reviving FDA approval hopes after rejection
The clean Phase 3 sweep for the light-sensitivity disease treatment sent shares to their best day since 2022 and sets up a re-engagement with regulators.
Biopharmadive · +8 outlets
Clene submits NDA seeking accelerated FDA approval for oral ALS drug
An accelerated approval filing would offer a new oral option in ALS, a field with few effective treatments.
NeurologyLive · +4 outlets
Moderna stock jumps as mRNA melanoma vaccine data looms; BMS, Pfizer also advance
Investor attention is concentrated on the Merck-Moderna cancer vaccine readout, a key catalyst for the mRNA sector.
24/7 Wall St. · +4 outlets
ICER finds most new drugs too costly at launch; net prices rose 35% from 2022 to 2025
The analysis adds pressure on drugmakers over launch pricing as the median net price reached $257,000 last year.
Biopharmadive · +14 outlets

Climate18 stories ›

Blackstone closes $8.7B energy transition fund at hard cap
The private equity giant hit its fundraising ceiling for Energy Transition Fund V, signaling continued institutional appetite for climate-related infrastructure
ESG News · +9 outlets
AEP signs 960-MW Indiana nuclear pact with Amazon and X-energy
Amazon would buy power under a long-term contract covering the advanced reactor's construction and operating costs, tying a hyperscaler directly to new nuclear
Utilitydive · +14 outlets
IPCC fails for sixth straight time to agree on report timeline at Ethiopia meeting
The deadlock over the schedule for the next assessment cycle raises questions about whether the panel can deliver its science in time to inform global policy mi
Carbonbrief · +1 outlets
Virginia governor seeks 6-year rate freeze if Dominion-NextEra merger is approved
Gov. Spanberger also wants the utility's debt share raised from 48% to 60% to lower its allowed return, adding conditions to a deal that would reshape Mid-Atlan
Utilitydive · +13 outlets
Microsoft may abandon its clean-energy-powered data center targets
A retreat by one of the largest corporate clean power buyers would undercut a key source of demand for renewables and complicate its own emissions accounting.
EnergyNow.com · +14 outlets
Subaru to end combustion-engine sales in Europe by end of 2027, going EV-only
The move makes Subaru one of the more aggressive automakers on European electrification even as several rivals slow their EV timelines.
Electrek · +14 outlets

Games18 stories ›

Report: Next-Gen Xbox Project Helix Could Cost Up to $1,800 and Launch in 2028
A Fortune report on Xbox CEO Asha Sharma claims the next console is targeted for 2028 at a price between $1,200 and $1,800 without subsidies, with a separate ha
Gamespot · +11 outlets
Xbox Game Pass Reportedly Getting Major Overhaul With A La Carte Options
The reported revamp, also detailed in a Fortune profile of Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, would let subscribers pick features individually rather than through fixed tier
Ign · +7 outlets
Xbox to Continue Job Cuts Through November and January, Report Says
A Fortune report focused on CEO Asha Sharma says the layoffs will continue across multiple months as Microsoft reshapes the division.
Pushsquare · +13 outlets
Shrek 2 Remastered Officially Announced by Aspyr for November 2026
Aspyr, the studio behind recent Lord of the Rings ports and formerly the KOTOR remake, is bringing the 2004 PS2 tie-in brawler back with 4K visuals and online c
Polygon · +14 outlets
Xbox Manager Deletes Account After AI Rant Saying Hundreds There Use It
The staffer claimed the industry is pretending not to use AI, then deleted his X account after saying developers who reject AI should leave.
Kotaku · +5 outlets
Masahiro Sakurai Warns AI Will Flood Market With Unplayable Games
The Smash Bros. creator argues originality is essential and that devs forging their own path will matter more as AI-generated games proliferate.
Kotaku · +3 outlets

Sports18 stories ›

NBA opens 2026-27 season: LeBron debuts for 76ers at Knicks on banner night
Opening night features LeBron James's first game with Philadelphia against the defending champion Knicks, whose NBA Cup banner ceremony preceded tip-off.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
Knicks raise 2026 NBA championship banner and unveil rings at MSG
New York celebrated its 2025-26 title before the opener, with Jalen Brunson saying the real test comes later in the season.
sports.yahoo · +14 outlets
Ohio State planning to be without QB Julian Sayin through postseason
Coach Ryan Day declined to set a timeline but said the Buckeyes are preparing to play the rest of the year without the injured quarterback.
ESPN · +14 outlets
NFL defends Eagles' handling of Jalen Hurts blood clot, no punishment expected
League chief medical officer Allen Sills said the process to clear Hurts for the Week 5 London game was appropriately guarded.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Penguins' Ben Kindel hospitalized after medical emergency on team plane
The 19-year-old forward was taken to a Utah hospital after the plane returned to Salt Lake City shortly after takeoff; he is in stable condition.
sports.yahoo · +14 outlets
Pistons rally from 22 down to beat Celtics; Paul George scores 38 in Boston debut
George's franchise-record debut scoring was not enough as Detroit erased a large deficit to win 121-113 on opening night.
sports.yahoo · +14 outlets

Entertainment18 stories ›

Netflix Q3 earnings: Sarandos says strategy unchanged, Peter Rice takes over content as exec purge follows 1,000 layoffs
Netflix's earnings call became a referendum on its content leadership overhaul and cooling revenue growth, with Wall Street dinging the stock on a soft forecast
Deadline · +9 outlets
Disney+ and Hulu set Japanese horror anthology 'Night Tales Club' with Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Takashi Shimizu, January 2027 premiere
The six-part supernatural series, based on stories by Ichi Sawamura and led by Takayuki Yamada, marks a notable push into Japanese original horror for Disney's
Variety · +2 outlets
Denzel Washington and Christopher McQuarrie team for untitled thriller greenlit by Amazon MGM and United Artists for late 2027
The project moves Washington away from The Equalizer franchise into a Scott Stuber-produced original feature.
The Hollywood Reporter · +4 outlets
'You Can See Everything' opens to over 2,000 sold-out shows as Oscars buzz builds
The Elizabeth Holmes documentary's outsized theatrical debut has made it an early Best Picture conversation topic.
Indiewire · +13 outlets
Golden Globes move Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' from musical/comedy to drama categories for 2027
Lionsgate's bid to classify the music-heavy biopic as a comedy or musical was rejected, setting its awards path in the drama field.
Billboard · +13 outlets
WGA East partners with software firm Cloak to block AI models from training on members' scripts
The guild's registry lets writers register work for free, part of a broader push to give them leverage against AI training.
Indiewire · +5 outlets

Luxe18 stories ›

Sonesta cuts corporate staff as $2 billion bid puts 68 of its managed hotels in play
Service Properties Trust hired Sonesta to run 68 properties it owns, and an unsolicited offer for those hotels has created uncertainty for the operator.
Skift
JetBlue puts its new domestic first class, BlueFirst, on sale
The premium cabin is part of JetBlue's push to capture higher-yielding domestic travelers as it restructures its route network.
Luxury Travel Advisor · +13 outlets
Lufthansa plans Munich-Phoenix service from 2027, adding a new European route
The route expands Lufthansa's U.S. footprint and gives Phoenix another transatlantic link from its Munich hub.
The Points Guy · +14 outlets
Lufthansa to launch Columbus, Ohio's first-ever nonstop flight to Europe in 2027
The new transatlantic route marks a first for the Ohio market and extends Lufthansa's mid-continent U.S. expansion.
The Points Guy · +14 outlets
Alaska and Hawaiian add Seattle-Osaka and Tahiti routes in transpacific expansion
The two new long-haul services deepen Alaska Air Group's international build-out from its Seattle hub for 2027.
The Points Guy · +6 outlets
Rich flyers' premium spending is propping up airline margins
Carriers are leaning on premium cabins and affluent travelers as economy pricing stays weak, a shift reshaping airline strategy.
The Business Times · +1 outlets