Wiz Secures $32bn Google Deal in Major Win

FT reports that Assaf Rappaport, Wiz’s CEO, has led a successful bid for a €69 billion (£31.2 billion) Google deal worth around $32 billion to Europe. This major win is seen as a significant coup for Rappaport and his team at Wiz, who were among the top contenders in the bidding process. Source: https://www.ft.com/content/64b388bc-099d-499a-b87a-9fc7ca13fd0c

Severance Finale Review: A Captivating Hour of Rebellion and Violence

The Season 2 finale, “Cold Harbor,” directed by Ben Stiller, is a gripping hour-long episode that delivers several emotional punches, mysterious Lumon lore, and visually stunning sequences. Written by series creator Dan Erickson, the episode serves as a thrilling conclusion to Innie’s rebellion against the corporation. With its captivating storytelling and impressive visuals, this episode … Read more

USMNT’s Shocking Defeat to Panama Exposes Lack of Aggression

USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino was visibly frustrated after a 1-0 defeat to Panama in the Concacaf Nations League semifinals. The loss ended the USMNT’s chance to remain the only team to have won the Nations League. The U.S. dominated possession, but failed to create chances, registering an xG of 0.68. Panama took advantage of this … Read more

Nike Sees Sales Plunge Amid Tariffs and Sliding Consumer Confidence

Nike Inc. expects its sales to decline by a double-digit percentage in the current quarter due to ongoing restructuring efforts, tariffs, and sliding consumer confidence. The company’s guidance is worse than analysts’ expectations, with sales projected to fall at the “low end” of the “mid-teens range.” The decline in sales is attributed to weakness in … Read more

Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco Collaborate on ‘I Said I Love You First’

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, who are both engaged, have released their new joint album “I Said I Love You First”. The album features previously released singles and five additional tracks. The project includes popular songs like “Scared of Loving You”, “Sunset Blvd”, and “Younger and Hotter Than Me”. The couple also co-wrote the track … Read more

Tesla Stock Plummets Amid Backlash Over Elon Musk’s Trump Alliance

Tesla’s stock value has plummeted as unrest grows over Elon Musk’s ties to Donald Trump. The backlash is hitting the company hard, with boycotts, protests, and attacks on cars, showrooms, and charging stations. US Attorney General and Trump have described the attacks as “domestic terrorism.” But what’s driving the fallout, and how will it affect … Read more

Gmail Update Prioritizes Most Relevant Emails in Search Results

Google has launched a new update for Gmail that aims to improve search functionality by considering factors like email recency, most-clicked emails, and frequent contacts. The update uses AI to surface relevant emails at the top of search results, saving users time and helping them find important information more easily. The new feature also introduces … Read more

Nvidia CEO Hails Trump’s AI Policies, Stock Soars

Nvidia Corp.’s Chief Executive Jensen Huang has praised the Trump administration’s AI policies, citing them as a key factor in his company’s growth prospects. In an interview with the Financial Times, Huang stated that Nvidia plans to focus on chips made in the US, building on the administration’s initiatives. Huang’s comments were seen as a … Read more

Jobless Benefits Applications Rise Slightly Amid Low Layoffs

US jobless claims filings rose by 2,000 to 223,000 for the week ending March 15, the Labor Department said. While this is slightly above forecast, layoffs remain historically low. The four-week average inched up by 750 to 227,000. The weekly applications for jobless benefits are considered a proxy for layoffs and have remained mostly between … Read more

Sea Levels Rise Faster Than Expected, Threatening Surfers

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has recorded a 35% increase in global sea levels in 2024, with an average rise of 0.23 inches per year – the highest in three decades. According to NASA’s sea level researcher Josh Willis, “the rate of rise is getting faster and faster.” The rapid ocean expansion is … Read more