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dailykos.compolitics15 hrs agoUpdated
South Carolina GOP Rep. Ralph Norman Enters Senate Race to Succeed Lindsey Graham
Republican Representative Ralph Norman announced he will run in the special primary for the late Senator Lindsey Graham's seat. He pledged to advance President Trump's agenda and eliminate the filibuster.
news.sky.comworld1 day ago
Bills Would Add Alpha-Gal to Major Food Allergen List
Two bills moving through Congress would require labeling of the alpha-gal molecule in food and certain medications. Advocates say current rules leave people with the tick-borne allergy without clear information about ingredients that can trigger reactions.
wccftech.comai2 days ago
Berkshire Hathaway Discloses $31 Billion Alphabet Stake
Warren Buffett said Berkshire Hathaway built the position because technology companies shifted capital spending toward data centers and chips. Alphabet shares rose nearly 4 percent after the comments, lifting Google co-founder Larry Page's net worth above $300 billion.
wccftech.comai3 days ago
Alphabet Shares Sink 4% After Gemini 3.5 Pro AI Model Delayed
Alphabet shares fell 4% on Thursday after reports that its Gemini 3.5 Pro model is months behind schedule. The delay stems from efforts to boost coding performance amid recent rival releases.
androidpolice.comtechnology3 days ago
Roblox to Let Users Build Games With AI in Mobile App
The feature called Build converts text prompts into basic games with mechanics, environments, characters, visuals, and sound. It launches in public alpha on July 28 in New Zealand for verified users aged nine and older.
livemint.comai4 days ago
Warren Buffett Says Berkshire Hathaway Invested $21 Billion in Alphabet to Support AI Spending
Warren Buffett stated he initiated the investment to support Alphabet's AI spending. He also described daily talks with successor Greg Abel during a Wednesday interview. The comments were reported by @YahooFinance.
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deccanchronicle.comworld5 days ago
Bodies of Two Romanian Climbers Found in Italian Alps Crevasse
@CBSNews reported that rescuers located the bodies Monday morning after helicopter searches. The men had been missing since July 9.
msnbc.compolitics5 days ago
France to License Ukrainian Production of Three French Missile Systems
France will grant Ukraine licenses to manufacture AASM guided bombs, SCALP cruise missiles, and ASTER surface-to-air missiles inside Ukraine. The licenses cover domestic production of the three systems rather than continued reliance on imports.
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nypost.compolitics6 days ago
Trump Tells Rep. Norman He Needs a Week Before Deciding on Endorsement for Graham Senate Seat
Rep. Ralph Norman spoke with President Trump on Sunday about a potential endorsement in the special primary to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. Trump responded by asking for a week to decide.
news.sky.comtechnology8 days ago
StubHub CEO Owns Stake in Fund Backing Ticket Scalpers
A CBC investigation found that StubHub CEO Eric Baker holds an ownership stake in a fund that finances bulk ticket resellers on the platform. The relationship was disclosed in the company's September 2025 SEC filing.
zerohedge.comworld12 days ago
Amazon Plans at Least $25 Billion Bond Sale on July 7
Amazon will issue new bonds to fund AI infrastructure costs. The move follows Alphabet's large equity offering and comes as other tech firms adjust financing for data centers.
video.foxbusiness.comworld13 days ago
Kao USA recalls two Oribe shampoos over bacterial contamination
Kao USA announced a voluntary recall of two sizes of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo after testing found Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria. The products were manufactured between February 21 and February 26, 2026, and sold in the United States and Canada.
cnbc.comtechnology13 days ago
Wealthy Families Pay Up to $75,000 Yearly for AI-Powered Private Schools
The Verge reported that some affluent American parents are opting for AI-driven private schools over traditional options. Forge Prep and Alpha School charge tens of thousands of dollars yearly. One San Francisco venture capitalist plans to pay $75,000 for kindergarten.
news.google.comscience14 days ago
Green Gentian Wildflowers Enter Superbloom in Colorado Alpine Meadows
NPR reported a major superbloom of green gentian wildflowers in Colorado's Rocky Mountain meadows. Researcher David Inouye discussed the event in an interview aired July 5, 2026.
New York Postpolitics14 days ago
Alpine Mansion at 2 Margo Way Transferred for $10 in March 2025 After Prior $20 Million Purchase
Daniyar Kessikbayev acquired the 17,150-square-foot property for $10. The home had sold for $20 million in 2012 to a shell company linked to him and carries a 2026 tax assessment of $35.5 million.
osw.waw.plworld15 days ago
French Alpha Jets Trail Smoke Over New York Harbor in Anniversary Flyover
Eight Alpha Jets from the Patrouille de France flew over New York Harbor on Saturday, trailing red, white and blue smoke. The demonstration marked the 250th anniversary of American independence and the 100th anniversary of U.S. entry into World War I. It was the group's first Nor…
thegoodlifefrance.comsports16 days ago
2026 Tour de France Route Includes Two Alpe d’Huez Finishes and Barcelona Start
The 21-stage race begins July 4 in Barcelona with a team time trial and ends in Paris. Five summit finishes and seven flat stages are scheduled across Spain and France.
uctoday.combusiness16 days agoUpdated
EU Top Court Upholds €4.1 Billion Fine Against Google After Full Review
The Court of Justice of the European Union dismissed Google and Alphabet's appeal on Thursday, confirming the penalty for anticompetitive Android agreements. The fine originated from a 2018 European Commission decision later reduced by the General Court.
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thezimbabwemail.compolitics18 days ago
Harare Magistrate Removes Zimbabwe Independent Editor From Remand After State Withdraws Charges
Faith Zaba and Alpha Media Holdings were taken off remand on July 1 after prosecutors dropped charges over a satirical article. The High Court had already quashed the case the previous week.
finance19 days ago
Magnificent 7 Stocks Lose $2.3 Trillion in June
Seven large technology companies lost a combined $2.3 trillion in market value during June. The decline affected shares of Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, Tesla, and Amazon.
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washingtonpost.compolitics19 days ago
Texas Supreme Court Extends Time Limit for Detransitioner Malpractice Claims
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that the statute of limitations for malpractice suits begins when a patient can ascertain injury from pediatric gender-transition procedures. The decision allows one plaintiff to proceed with her case and has prompted legislative discussion.
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news.google.comfinance19 days ago
Alphabet Shares Rise Nearly 5 Percent on First Day in Dow Index
Alphabet shares increased nearly 5 percent during the company's first trading day as a member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The gain contributed to the broader index moving toward a record close.
Bloombergbusiness23 days ago
Court Orders Former Element Capital Trader to Repay More Than a Year’s Compensation
A former Element Capital Management trader was ordered to repay more than a year's compensation after stealing trade secrets before joining rival Squarepoint Capital. Jeffrey Talpins' hedge fund received the ruling. @business reported the outcome.
finance.yahoo.comfinance25 days ago
Alphabet to Join Dow Jones Industrial Average as Verizon Is Removed
Alphabet shares rose 0.5 percent in premarket trading after the announcement. Verizon shares fell 0.5 percent.
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upi.comfinance25 days agoUpdated
Alphabet to Join Dow Jones Industrial Average, Replacing Verizon
S&P Global said Alphabet will join the 30-stock index ahead of Monday's trading, replacing Verizon. The California-based company will join Nvidia, Amazon, Apple and Microsoft. Honeywell will remain under a new name after its aerospace spin-off.
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upi.comfinance25 days ago
Nasdaq Falls 2 Percent While OpenAI and Anthropic Prepare IPOs
Micron shares dropped 12 percent and other chip makers fell more than 5 percent on June 23. The moves follow a 5 percent decline in Alphabet and a 16 percent drop in SpaceX the previous day.
Fox Newspolitics25 days agoUpdated
President Trump Signs Two Executive Orders on Quantum Computing
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on June 23, 2026, to accelerate quantum computing development. The orders set a goal of a machine for scientific research by 2028 and establish partnerships with IBM and Alphabet. The administration has also taken equity stakes i…
Statscience26 days ago
New gene-editing startup raises $230 million via reverse merger with troubled cancer-research firm
Serapha Bio launched June 23, 2026, after raising $230 million and completing a reverse merger. The startup will develop a one-time gene-editing therapy for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.
Euronewsscience26 days ago
Aerial Images Show Bossons Glacier Smaller Than in 1980s
New aerial images captured this week document rapid retreat of the Bossons Glacier above Chamonix. Meltwater streams and a hole that opened in 2025 remain visible as a second 2026 heatwave raises melting rates across the Alps.
wallethacks.comfinance26 days ago
U.S. Tech Stocks Fall as SpaceX and Alphabet Lead Declines
U.S. tech stocks declined on June 22, 2026, with SpaceX extending losses and Alphabet heading for its worst day in a year. The moves occurred even as the government expressed optimism about Iran peace talks. Analysts pointed to data-center investment as support for the sector.
forbes.comai26 days ago
Alphabet Shares Fall 7% After Two AI Researchers Depart for Rivals
Google parent Alphabet lost as much as 7% on Monday after senior AI researchers John Jumper and Noam Shazeer left for Anthropic and OpenAI. The decline threatened to erase $270 billion in market value and left the stock on pace for its worst day in a year.
Al Jazeerascience27 days ago
Pakistan Issues Nationwide Flood Alert and Places Provinces on High Alert
Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority issued a nationwide alert on Sunday for thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, urban flooding, and elevated glacial lake outburst flood risks over the next 12 to 24 hours. The warning highlights northern areas including Hunza and Skardu a…
finance27 days ago
Alphabet CEO Addresses Stanford Graduates on Career Choices
The executive delivered a commencement speech at Stanford University on Sunday. He outlined three principles without referencing artificial intelligence.
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Axiosai29 days ago
AI CEOs Join G7 Leaders at Summit Table in French Alps
CEOs of major U.S. AI firms sat with heads of state at this week's G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, holding bilateral meetings and urging coordinated standards for the technology.
The Guardianworld29 days ago
Ralph Lauren Shows Ties at Milan Menswear Event
The company presented its second standalone menswear show in Milan on Friday, centering on ties as the main accessory. The presentation combined its Purple and Polo labels and drew guests to a palazzo the company has owned since 1999.
memeburn.comai30 days ago
Nobel-Winning AlphaFold Researcher John Jumper to Join Anthropic After Leaving Google DeepMind
The chemist who led AlphaFold development will join the AI startup after nearly a decade at Google. He shared the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Demis Hassabis.
nbcnews.compolitics30 days ago
Cage Fighting Held on White House South Lawn Before Trump Travels to G7
President Trump hosted cage fighting on the South Lawn Sunday, then traveled to the French Alps where a memorandum of understanding with Iran was signed to extend a ceasefire and begin 60 days of negotiations.
Deadlinepolitics32 days ago
Link Management Promotes Two Senior Talent Managers to Vice President
Digital creator firm Link Management promoted Senior Talent Managers Julia Gosden and Sarah Halper to vice president roles. The promotions recognize their contributions since joining the company shortly after its founding last year.
spacedaily.comfinance32 days ago
Retail Investors Buy More SpaceX Shares Than Magnificent Seven Combined
Retail investors purchased more SpaceX shares in recent trading than the combined total for Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon, Meta, Alphabet and Tesla. MarketWatch reported the data from brokerage platforms tracking individual investor activity.
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thenextweb.comworld32 days ago
Google CEO Declines Stanford Commencement Address
Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai withdrew from a planned Stanford University commencement speech after graduates objected. The decision follows similar withdrawals by other technology executives this year.
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sportsnet.casports33 days ago
Alphonso Davies Trains Under Return-to-Play Protocols Six Weeks After Hamstring Injury
Canada captain Alphonso Davies remains under modified training protocols six weeks after a May 6 hamstring injury. Coach Jesse Marsch included him on the World Cup roster despite the ongoing recovery.
world33 days ago
Alphabet CEO Addresses Stanford Graduates
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai delivered a commencement address at Stanford that omitted any mention of artificial intelligence. The omission stood out given the company's heavy investment in the technology.
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Benzingaai34 days ago
Alphabet Raises $85 Billion in Equity for AI Infrastructure
Alphabet Inc. raised roughly $85 billion in new equity, its first such raise since the 2004 IPO. The move signals that hyperscaler AI capital spending is shifting from cash-funded to shareholder-funded growth.
Le Mondesports35 days ago
Seixas Withdraws from Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Final Stage After Crash but Finished Seventh on Prior Stage
The 19-year-old French cyclist abandoned the final stage on Sunday after sustaining multiple abrasions in a high-speed crash the previous day.
The Bbcsports35 days ago
Gasly Restored to Third After Monaco Pit-Lane Penalty Overturned
Alpine's successful appeal corrected a measurement error that had wrongly penalised five drivers for exceeding the Monaco pit-lane speed limit.
theweek.comtechnology35 days agoUpdated
FDA Approves Xolair for Alpha-Gal Syndrome in 2024
The injectable drug reduces severe reactions in people with the tick-triggered meat allergy. Roughly 450,000 Americans are estimated to have the condition.
Semaforpolitics37 days ago
Switzerland to Vote on Capping Population at 10 Million
Voters decide this weekend whether to limit the Alpine country's population to 10 million. The measure would mark the first explicit national population cap.
ai37 days ago
OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceX File for IPOs
OpenAI and Anthropic have filed confidential documents for eventual public offerings. SpaceX is scheduled to hold its IPO this month. The filings follow years of investment by Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon in the three companies.
ibtimes.comtechnology38 days ago
Wing Expands Walmart Drone Delivery to Seven More U.S. Cities
Wing will add Memphis, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Salt Lake City. The Alphabet-owned company already serves Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Greater Houston.
supermarketnews.combusiness40 days ago
Kroger to pay $1.25 million to settle California bread calorie lawsuit
Kroger agreed to pay $1.25 million to resolve allegations that five Carbmaster bread products sold in California carried incorrect calorie counts. The settlement covers sales at stores owned by the chain including Food 4 Less, Foods Co., and Ralphs.
rediff.comworld40 days ago
Pakistan, Lebanese Army Chiefs Meet in Rawalpindi to Discuss Defense Cooperation
The meeting took place as U.S.-Iran talks to end regional fighting remain incomplete. Both sides signaled a pause in recent exchanges.
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bbc.co.ukworld40 days ago
RFU Council Member Matthew Smith Resigns as Warwickshire Chair After Seven-Month Perk Suspension Over Facebook Comment on Maggie Alphonsi
Matthew Smith stepped down as Warwickshire RFU chair after a disciplinary panel suspended his council perks for seven months over a March Facebook comment. Alphonsi and an RFU women's group called the sanction insufficient.
rediff.comworld40 days ago
Pakistani and Lebanese army chiefs meet on defense ties
The heads of the Pakistani and Lebanese armed forces met in Rawalpindi on Tuesday and agreed to increase military cooperation. The visit occurred while Pakistan continues efforts to mediate between the United States and Iran over the months-long conflict.
pymnts.comai40 days ago
Anthropic Secures $35 Billion in Private Credit for AI Infrastructure, Backed by Broadcom Guarantees
The financing, one of the largest private credit transactions on record, will fund Anthropic’s purchase of Alphabet-developed chips made by Broadcom.
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forbes.comfinance41 days ago
Sentinel Releases 28 cm Diecast Riobot RaiOh Figure from Super Robot Wars Alpha 3
The figure, priced at 47,300 yen, is now available for pre-order and scheduled for release in October 2026.
usmagazine.comscience41 days ago
Dog study links rapamycin to reduced brain inflammation in dementia cases
A pilot study of 12 dogs with dementia found lower levels of inflammatory cells in those given rapamycin. Ralph, a family dog enrolled in the Dog Aging Project, contributed brain tissue after his death in December.
Engadgettechnology41 days ago
Citizen Sleeper Creator Reveals Fungalpunk RPG Signet City
Gareth Damian Martin announced Signet City, a new role-playing game set in a monochrome city where players control a fungal parasite. The title is scheduled for release on PC via Steam later this year.
finance.yahoo.comfinance43 days ago
Berkshire Hathaway buys Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion and invests $10 billion in Alphabet
New Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel completed the homebuilder purchase and the Alphabet investment without prior full-board approval. The moves mark Abel's first major transactions since taking the role.
nypost.comworld43 days ago
Scientists Bake Sourdough Using Yeast From 5,300-Year-Old Mummy
Researchers isolated cold-adapted yeast from the digestive tract of a frozen mummy discovered in the Alps. They used the organism to produce a sourdough starter after several months of laboratory work.
Usa Todaysports44 days ago
Lindsey Vonn named athlete of the year by U.S. Ski and Snowboard teammates
Lindsey Vonn received athlete of the year and best comeback honors from U.S. Ski and Snowboard's women's Alpine team at the Stifel Awards on June 4. The awards were selected by teammates and staff.