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YouTube made history on Monday by broadcasting its first-ever exclusive global NFL game, drawing over 17.3 million concurrent viewers from more than 230 countries. The game, featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo, marked a major milestone for the platform’s live-streaming capabilities and creator-driven content strategy. Global Reach and Viewership…
Warren Buffett has expressed rare public criticism of one of Berkshire Hathaway’s largest holdings, Kraft Heinz, after the food giant announced plans to split into two companies. Speaking to CNBC’s Becky Quick, Buffett said he was “disappointed” both with the decision itself and the fact that shareholders will not have a vote on the matter….
India’s economy expanded at an annual rate of 7.8% in the April–June quarter, outperforming forecasts and reaffirming its position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy. The surge was driven by robust performance in manufacturing, construction, and services, even as concerns over U.S. tariffs and currency weakness loom. Strong Sectoral Momentum The manufacturing sector grew 7.7%,…
YouTube and Fox announced Friday that they reached a new distribution agreement, keeping Fox News, Fox Sports, and other Fox channels available to YouTube TV subscribers. The deal came after tense negotiations that raised concerns of potential channel blackouts during the peak of college football season. Extension Averted Major Sports Blackout Earlier this week, YouTube…
Intel’s ongoing foundry challenges have taken a political turn. According to the Financial Times, the Trump administration now holds a 10% equity stake in Intel as part of a recent deal designed to influence the company’s decision-making around its floundering foundry business. Intel CFO David Zinsner revealed details at a Deutsche Bank conference, noting that…
Crypto markets are preparing for a significant supply event in September, as blockchain projects are set to unlock around $4.5 billion in vested tokens, according to Tokenomist. This unlock includes both cliff and linear releases, impacting investors, project teams, and other stakeholders. Cliff vs. linear unlocks: Understanding the market impact Tokenomist data shows that approximately…
China’s electric vehicle (EV) market has grown at a speed few anticipated, transforming the global automotive landscape. Once dismissed by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Chinese EV manufacturers like BYD, Nio, and Li Auto are now challenging traditional Western and Japanese automakers, rapidly expanding domestically and abroad. Analysts say this trend is only accelerating, signaling a…
Elon Musk’s automaker has not had a major refresh in its car lineup for years. Analysts cite the aging models and delayed launches, including the long-anticipated Cybertruck, as key reasons for declining sales. Tesla also faces reputational challenges linked to Musk’s public statements and political affiliations, which some experts believe have eroded consumer confidence. Thomas…
Microsoft confirmed Thursday that it had terminated two employees who breached the office of President Brad Smith earlier this week. The move comes amid growing tensions over protests targeting the company’s alleged involvement in Israeli military operations. Employee Terminations Follow Office Break-In The two former employees, identified by the activist group No Azure for Apartheid…
A Chinese-backed hacking group known as Salt Typhoon has breached at least 200 American companies and hundreds more worldwide, according to the FBI’s top cyber official. The revelations highlight the largest confirmed scale of Chinese cyber-espionage against U.S. critical infrastructure to date. FBI Confirms Global Scope of Cyber Intrusions FBI Assistant Director Brett Leatherman confirmed…