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The retired gastroenterologist is funding a PhD scholar's second year of Jain studies at SOAS University of London. The scholarship supports advanced research into Jain philosophy.
Tanium brings back cofounder Orion Hindawi as CEO and cuts 35 R&D jobs. The $9 billion cybersecurity firm faces AI pressure and an uncertain IPO path.
Disney plans an employee stock purchase program for 2027 and will require active re-enrollment in health plans. The moves follow layoffs and a 38% stock decline over five years.
Micro1 offered $12.5 million for Spirit Airlines' data after Google's $10 million bid won the auction. A bankruptcy judge will decide if the late offer can disrupt the sale. Next hearing Sept 9.
New York Times added 404,000 digital subscribers in Q3, beating forecasts, while ad revenue fell less than expected. The publisher now has 11.4M digital-only subscribers against a 2027 target of 15M.
Revenue rose 9% as AI capex hit $10 billion in the quarter. Net income fell 75%. CEO Wu said 250 million users have tried AI-driven shopping through the Qwen model.
Forestry Corporation of NSW felled 1,000 trees including greater glider dens under road maintenance laws, bypassing stricter environmental protections. Conservationists call it logging in disguise.
Apple's AI features are quality. They are not a business yet, says Asymco's Horace Dediu. The technology still needs a 'killer app' like the camera for consumer resonance.
PizzaExpress opens its third QSR-format restaurant in Earl's Court, featuring self-ordering and a curated menu. The expansion follows similar stores in Brixton and Finsbury Park.
A new analysis argues that raising taxes on the rich won't solve the $40 trillion national debt, citing decades of steady tax revenue despite rate changes.
Meta's new Pocket app generates interactive mini-games and memes from text prompts. The rollout follows a quiet test and the acquisition of Atma Sciences. No ads yet, but the stand-alone app opens a new ad surface for Meta.
Quebec's pre-election fiscal update shows how quickly fiscal room can vanish, with a tariff-driven recession potentially erasing almost $11 billion in revenue over five years.
A thrift shopper's $9.50 haul at Goodwill Outlet includes Ugg slippers that sold for $35 on eBay within minutes, highlighting strong demand in the secondhand market.
Anthropic posted jobs for a Canadian compute lead and an Alberta-based community engagement manager as it plans to bring gigawatts of compute online in Canada.
Jharkhand HC stays cancellation of JPSC appointments. Student leaders accuse Soren govt of deceit, saying it failed to defend its own decision in court. Protests continue.
UiPath CEO Daniel Dines sold 1.4 million shares worth $22.5 million under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan. The sale trimmed his stake by 5%; he still owns 26.5 million shares.
The USS George Washington reached the Arabian Sea to relieve the Abraham Lincoln carrier group after the longest continuous deployment without a port stop. The move leaves no U.S. carrier in the Western Pacific as crew mental health concerns mount.
After six months in Europe, an American traveler returns with five everyday habits that changed her life — and one stock market observation.
Jesse Tinsley says billionaires will head to Florida. Jaspar Carmichael-Jack would 'seriously consider leaving.' Cieplinski and Huang aren't going anywhere. The vote is in November.
Chamath Palihapitiya warns data center backlash could cost the US economy 2-3% of GDP. Political opposition is spreading across Ohio, Texas, and Pennsylvania as AI leaders fail to make their case.
CK Hutchison seeks $1.5B+ in compensation for Panama's seizure of its Balboa and Cristóbal port concessions, alleging violations of an investment treaty and a state-led campaign against its operations.
The securities disputes committee accepted the lawsuit after the company offered shares without following regulatory procedures, violating Article 31 of the Capital Market Law. Investors have 90 days to join the case.
SpaceX's June IPO disclosure shows Elon Musk holds 49%, Alphabet 4.2%, and Nvidia 0.9%. Other notable investors include Fidelity, Saudi PIF, and Peter Thiel.
Treasury plans to double long-end buybacks this fall, supporting longer-dated bonds. FOMC minutes show rate hike risk if inflation persists. MBS prices slipped Thursday.
New York DFS proposed a rule requiring BNPL lenders to offer a consumer portal for loan management, moving the 2025 law closer to enforcement. Comments due Sept. 14.
Saudi real estate transaction value fell 32% YoY to SAR 35.5B in July, dragged by a 43% drop in residential deals. Rental values rose 25%, with Riyadh leading both segments.
Walmart expanded price rollbacks to 11,000 items as grocery sales rose mid-single-digit. eCommerce grew 24%, fast delivery 48%. Stock fell 8% after same-store sales missed estimates. Full-year outlook raised to 4-5%.
Former Speaker Romualdez submitted sworn statements from 25 former aides of Rep. Co denying cash deliveries, including a recantation by ex-soldier Guteza.
Teachers, volunteers, and Quezon City staff cleaned Masambong Elementary School after monsoon rains flooded the campus on Aug. 20. No word yet on when classes will resume.
The route planning tool targets food distributors and linen suppliers stuck with spreadsheets. CEO Natarajan says the platform makes multi-week routing stable as accounts shift.