Trump’s Support for H-1B Visa Program Offers Boost to Tech Giants Like Amazon and Google
Donald Trump’s unexpected endorsement of the H-1B visa program has drawn attention, signaling potential advantages for companies like Amazon.com and Alphabet’s Google, both of which are prominent employers of foreign workers under the program. The remarks, made during an interview with the New York Post, have caused a stir online, as they appear to contrast […]
Allstate Sugar Bowl Rescheduled Following Tragic Incident in New Orleans
Amid the aftermath of the Bourbon Street car attack, officials have made the decision to postpone the Allstate Sugar Bowl, initially set to take place on New Year’s Day, citing concerns over public safety. The annual event, which draws thousands of college football fans to the city, was deemed a potential target for further disruptions. […]
Massive Power Outage Hits Puerto Rico, Impacting Over a Million Residents
Puerto Rico faced a major power outage on Tuesday, leaving nearly 1.3 million homes and businesses—a significant portion of the island—in darkness. The disruption stemmed from an infrastructure issue at a power plant on the island’s southern coast, according to energy company Luma. The outage occurred around 5:30 a.m., affecting nearly all corners of the […]
10 Dead, Dozens Injured After Vehicle Plows Into Crowd in New Orleans’ French Quarter on New Years Morning
At least 10 people have been killed and dozens injured after a car drove into a crowd at the intersection of Bourbon and Iberville Streets in New Orleans early on New Year’s Day. The tragic event occurred around 3:15 a.m., as the city’s New Year’s celebrations wound down and just hours before the highly anticipated […]
You’re only a fraud if you’re not willing to help
I’ve coached many budding online entrepreneurs over the years…some successfully and many not. One common trait in almost all of those people was their ‘fear’ of ‘not being an expert’. They ‘felt’ like they ‘didn’t have enough requisite knowledge’ to ‘teach’ whatever thing they were planning to teach. And I use several quotes above (as […]
OpenAI Approaches the Launch of AI Agents Designed for User Task Automation
OpenAI is reportedly nearing the release of its latest technological advancement—AI agents—which aim to significantly impact the way users handle and automate their day-to-day tasks. These AI-driven agents, developed with the goal of streamlining operations and enhancing productivity, are expected to introduce new efficiencies across various user applications. According to OpenAI’s statement, “The new AI […]
Elliott Investment Management Pushes for Honeywell Split, Citing Potential Benefits of Streamlined Focus
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has suggested that Honeywell should split into two standalone businesses—one dedicated to aerospace and the other to automation. This recommendation aligns with recent restructuring trends among industrial conglomerates, such as United Technologies, GE, and Ingersoll Rand. In a letter disclosed Tuesday, Elliott revealed it had built a stake exceeding $5 […]
Senator John Thune Elected New Republican Leader in U.S. Senate
In a closely contested Republican leadership election, Senate Minority Whip John Thune will become the new Republican Senate Leader and majority leader in the upper chamber of Congress, starting in January. He will succeed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who has held the post for a record-breaking tenure, becoming the longest-serving party leader in […]
Liberty Media Spins Off Non-F1 Assets into Liberty Live; CEO Greg Maffei to Step Down at Year-End
Liberty Media announced on Wednesday a strategic restructuring that will see most of its assets, aside from the Formula One racing franchise, moved into a new, publicly traded entity named Liberty Live. In conjunction with this transition, CEO Greg Maffei will depart from his role at the end of the year, with Liberty’s Chairman John […]
OpenAI Secures $6.6 Billion in Landmark Funding Round, Valuation Soars to $157 Billion
OpenAI recently secured a mind-blowing $6.6 billion in a new funding round, elevating its valuation to an impressive $157 billion. This funding round, one of the largest in the private sector, was spearheaded by Thrive Capital, with a notable $1.3 billion contribution. Additional significant investments came from Microsoft Corp., which added approximately $750 million to […]