Geno Auriemma urges WNBA to shift transgender debate focus to basketball
The UConn coach called the issue hypothetical, while the WNBA said it has no immediate eligibility matters affecting the league.
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Thrive Holdings raises $2 billion at $12 billion valuation
Thrive Holdings completed a $2 billion financing to expand its AI-enabled service-business platforms, including a planned built-en...
By Marcus V. Thorne 1 month ago
Darline Graham advances to South Carolina Republican Senate runoff
NBC News projected the appointed senator into an Aug. 25 runoff, with her opponent still undecided in early returns.
By Marcus V. Thorne 1 month ago
Meta open AI strategy centres on smaller, locally run models
Meta is backing open AI models to close the gap with rivals, though the limits of Llama 3’s openness remain significant.
By Marcus V. Thorne 1 month ago
Fire Point says it supplies much of Ukraine’s long-range strike capacity
Fire Point says it supports more than 60% of Ukraine’s deep strikes as the wartime drone maker targets output above 100,000 this y...
By Marcus V. Thorne 1 month ago
Russia sanctions bill Senate passage sends Graham measure toward House
The Senate approved a Russia and Iran sanctions bill named for Lindsey Graham, though reports distinguish its final vote from an e...
By Marcus V. Thorne 1 month ago
CMP IPA 500 ranking places firm at No. 393
CMP announced a No. 393 position in the 2026 IPA 500, placing the Utah-based accounting firm in the Top 400 revenue ranking.
By Marcus V. Thorne 1 month ago
Yen intervention stock rally reflects wider AI financing risks
U.S.-Japan support for the yen eased one market stress as AI debt concerns, oil prices and earnings shaped a record U.S. equity ru...
By Marcus V. Thorne 2 months ago
Etsy layoffs 2026: 220 roles cut as company reshapes product and engineering
Etsy plans to eliminate about 220 jobs, or 12% of staff, alongside stronger second-quarter sales and a higher GMS outlook.
By Marcus V. Thorne 2 months ago
Jim Cramer casts SpaceX as a possible holding for future generations
Jim Cramer called SpaceX a decades-long proposition after a 13.6% share fall, while warning that a lockup expiry could weigh on tr...
By Marcus V. Thorne 2 months ago
CNBC Investing Club cuts Honeywell Aerospace rating after earnings miss
CNBC Investing Club reduced its proprietary Honeywell Aerospace rating after supply constraints drove a 2026 outlook cut.
By Marcus V. Thorne 2 months ago
China offshore trust tax sets 20% levy and 90-day settlement window
China’s new offshore trust tax rules impose 20% charges on transferred asset gains and trust income, prompting advisers to assess...
By Marcus V. Thorne 2 months ago