DoorDash’s latest financial results show the 12-year-old company dominating the US restaurant delivery market, owning around two-thirds of the space. Its move into suburban areas during the COVID-19 pandemic was a key factor in its success. As a result, DoorDash’s stock price has surged to over $250 per share and its market cap now exceeds … Read more
A security vulnerability has been discovered in Microsoft’s NLWeb technology, a method that allows AI agents to interact with websites on behalf of users. Researcher Aonan Guan found a path traversal bug that enables any remote user to access sensitive files such as system configurations and cloud credentials via a malformed URL. Guan demonstrated how … Read more
Fortnite fans have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Power Rangers collaboration, and the wait is almost over. A series of leaks has confirmed that the popular skin bundles will be available in the Fortnite shop, following a teaser trailer released by Epic Games. According to prolific dataminer Shiina, the new bundles will include … Read more
Italy and China are pushing the boundaries of engineering with two massive bridge projects. The Italian government has given the green light for a $15.5 billion suspension bridge connecting Sicily to mainland Italy, which will be the world’s longest at 2.3 miles. Meanwhile, in southwestern China’s Guizhou Province, the near-completed Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge stands … Read more
Iconic radio host Howard Stern is facing an uncertain future at SiriusXM after 20 years with the satellite radio provider. According to reports, Stern’s contract will expire late this year and despite SiriusXM planning to offer him a new deal, they do not intend for him to accept it. Stern has pivoted his show away … Read more
Washington Commanders head coach Mike Vrabel got bloody during Wednesday’s joint practice with the New England Patriots, but not from any current player. A mid-scrimmage scuffle erupted after a reported altercation between Washington and New England players. When the dust cleared, Vrabel emerged from the bottom of a pile with a bloody cheek after intervening … Read more
The NCAA’s $2.8 billion settlement to allow schools to directly compensate athletes will bring significant changes to name, image and likeness (NIL) deals. To address the lack of structure in this market, stricter oversight has been introduced, including an independent clearinghouse to vet larger deals for fairness and legitimacy. Businesses that have invested in NIL … Read more
US Senator Elizabeth Warren is pushing federal regulators to scrutinize Dick’s Sporting Goods’ planned acquisition of Foot Locker, valued at $2.4 billion. The deal has raised concerns among lawmakers and consumer advocates who fear the combined entity could dominate the athletic retail market, leading to higher prices and reduced competition. Source: https://www.pymnts.com/cpi-posts/warren-presses-antitrust-agencies-to-weigh-blocking-dicks-foot-locker-deal
Artificial intelligence startup Cognition Labs has laid off 30 former Windsurf employees and offered buyouts to another 200, forcing the remaining staff to adopt an 80-hour work culture with six-day office weeks. The company’s CEO, Scott Wu, claims that work-life balance does not fit its mission-driven culture. Windsurf, acquired by Cognition Labs just a month … Read more
Hiroshima marked 80 years since the atomic bombing on Wednesday, with aging survivors expressing frustration over growing support for nuclear weapons as a deterrent. The event comes at a time when global leaders are increasingly backing military buildups and nuclear deterrence. Many survivors fear that as their number dwindles, there will be no one left … Read more