Sam Altman may soon find himself facing a tough challenge as Donald Trump plans to appoint David Sacks as his new “AI Czar,” working closely with Elon Musk as head of the Department of Government Efficiency. The move could lead to a two-headed Grinch for OpenAI, which has been critical of both Musk and Sacks … Read more
OpenAI has launched a new subscription tier, ChatGPT Pro, which offers access to its most advanced features at an additional cost. The plan costs $200 a month and provides users with the latest AI models as they’re released, including the highly-anticipated GPT-o1 Pro model. For this premium price, users will gain access to more powerful … Read more
Warren Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha, has three investment picks worth considering in December: Chevron, Visa, and Coca-Cola. These stocks offer a mix of growth potential, dividend yields, and attractive valuations. Chevron is an integrated energy giant with a diversified business model that includes upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. Its strong balance sheet and low … Read more
Cost pressures and competition are driving consolidation in the asset management sector. Discussions between two major players, French asset manager Amundi and German asset manager Allianz Global Investors (AGI), are underway. Amundi is reportedly interested in acquiring AGI or forming a joint venture with it. This could involve a full acquisition or a combination where … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump has called for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, saying it is part of his efforts as president-elect to end the war despite being weeks from taking office. In a television interview, Trump also expressed openness to reducing military aid to Ukraine and pulling the United States out of NATO. Trump’s call … Read more
Celebrity icons and cultural figures gathered for the annual Kennedy Center Honors in Washington on Sunday night. This year’s recipients of the lifetime achievement award for artistic accomplishment are director Francis Ford Coppola, jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt, and The Apollo performance venue. Raitt’s trailblazing career as a blues guitarist was praised by … Read more
Eddy Thorpe has been forced to withdraw from the Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge Match due to a brutal attack he suffered, according to Deadline. Unfortunately, he has not been medically cleared to compete. The event is set to take place on December 7, and fans can catch it streaming live at 7 ET/4 PT on … Read more
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele is celebrating the country’s gamble on Bitcoin paying off after it surpassed the $100,000 milestone. In 2021, the nation gave cryptocurrency legal tender status and established a treasury holding nearly 6,000 BTC. This has generated a staggering 123.67% return on its $269.7 million investment. The national crypto holdings, revealed by … Read more
This week’s Weekend Update segment from Saturday Night Live (SNL) tackled hot topics, including Donald Trump’s return to the international stage after his presidential inauguration. Trump made a trip to Paris for the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral, where he rang the bell. Pete Hegseth, nominated by Trump for Secretary of Defense, faced criticism after … Read more
The rise of social media and targeted ads has turned the holiday season into an exercise in consumerism, with every influencer, media outlet, and individual churning out a new gift guide each year. This flood of recommendations is leaving many feeling overwhelmed and fatigued. Gwyneth Paltrow, Amanda Seyfried, and even celebrities like Kourtney Kardashian have … Read more