Elon Musk announces the merger of SpaceX and xAI, unveiling an ambitious plan to construct data centers in space, which he claims will become the most cost-effective source of AI computing power within years.
Meta Platforms is hit with a patent infringement lawsuit by Solos Technology, targeting core components of its smart glasses. The legal challenge could disrupt product development and partnerships in a key growth area for the tech giant.
McDonald's is launching a high-end caviar pairing for Valentine's Day and introducing spicy menu items in Canada, signaling a dual strategy to engage customers through both luxury experiences and bold flavors.
Identity management giant Okta is responding to a significant phishing campaign targeting over 100 enterprise customers' single sign-on credentials, while simultaneously naming Dan Mountstephen to lead its Asia-Pacific and Japan expansion efforts.
A new federally-backed investment vehicle for minors, dubbed 'Trump Accounts,' launches next month. Children born through 2028 could receive a $1,000 government contribution, with financial experts highlighting its potential to build a significant nest egg for education and retirement.
In a landmark shift, Venezuela's interim government has enacted a sweeping reform of its oil industry, dismantling core socialist-era controls to attract foreign investment. While promising a production boost, the new hybrid system raises concerns about transparency, U.S. oversight, and whether it truly marks a clean break from the past.
While the fried chicken segment continues to dominate fast-food traffic, Buffalo-based Hen House Nashville Hot Chicken has filed for bankruptcy protection, highlighting the uneven fortunes within the popular sector.
For the second consecutive year, a Chicago-based financial institution has become the nation's first bank to fail. Regulators shuttered Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust on Friday, citing unsafe practices and depleted capital. The FDIC swiftly arranged for Detroit's First Independence Bank to assume most deposits and assets, ensuring customer funds remain secure.
CEO Sam Altman announces a strategic hiring slowdown as OpenAI navigates profitability challenges and shifts toward using AI to build AI, raising questions about data quality and industry stability.
The arrest of BitRiver's founder on tax evasion charges coincides with an insolvency claim filed against the company, compounding pressures from sanctions, energy debts, and internal strife.
Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union, Texas's largest credit union, is set to acquire Oklahoma City-based True Sky FCU in a deal that underscores the accelerating consolidation trend within the credit union sector.
Natural gas futures tumbled over 25% on Monday, hitting a three-week low, as a swift recovery in U.S. production and a warmer weather forecast alleviated supply concerns sparked by last week's Arctic blast.
Saks Global is closing most of its Saks OFF 5TH off-price stores across the U.S., leaving only a dozen locations open as it refocuses on core luxury and full-price retail after a recent Chapter 11 filing.
In a landmark move, Venezuela's interim government has enacted a sweeping reform of its oil industry, dismantling the state monopoly that defined its socialist era. While aimed at reviving production, the new hybrid system raises critical questions about transparency, U.S. influence, and its true appeal to foreign capital.
President Claudia Sheinbaum commits to humanitarian support and exploring fuel shipments to Cuba, directly challenging Trump administration efforts to isolate Havana. The move risks escalating tensions ahead of crucial U.S.-Mexico trade talks.
Joby Aviation is on the cusp of launching its pioneering air taxi service in Dubai as early as this year, marking a critical milestone for the eVTOL industry. With U.S. certification advancing, the company eyes 2026 for scaled commercial operations, navigating the final hurdles of funding and regulatory approval.
Elon Musk has formally merged his rocket company SpaceX with artificial intelligence firm xAI, a strategic consolidation aimed at creating a vertically integrated powerhouse focused on AI and space infrastructure, according to an internal memo obtained by Business Insider.
T-Mobile, the telecommunications giant headquartered in Washington, has filed official notice of permanent layoffs affecting nearly 400 employees across its Bellevue, Bothell, and Woodinville offices, citing evolving business needs.
The United States and India have reached a trade agreement that will significantly lower reciprocal tariffs and remove a contentious levy on Russian oil purchases, marking a potential thaw in economic relations.
Venezuela enacts its most significant oil reform in nearly 50 years, dismantling core socialist tenets to attract foreign capital. While promising a production boost, the new hybrid system raises questions about transparency, U.S. influence, and whether it offers enough to lure back wary investors.
