AI compute provider Nscale is looking for $3.5B in pre-IPO financing
Nscale, which recently struck a $45 billion deal with Anthropic, is in talks to raise additional funds in anticipation of an upcoming IPO.
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Elon Musk is beefing with…an online chess site?
Elon Musk said that chess would be "solved" with artificial superintelligence. Chess.com said: "Good luck."
Judge weighs how to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charge against Olympian
President Trump has said damage to the Reflecting Pool was due to vandalism, not to a flawed installation of a new liner as prosecutors say.
Trump says he will spend up to $500 million of 'my money' to help Republicans in midterms
Trump's pledge would dramatically increase MAGA Inc.’s spending after the Trump-aligned PAC kept most of its $403 million war chest on the sidelines.
Is Russia Escalating? George Friedman Breaks Down the Threat
It’s been an interesting few days for US-Russia relations. On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss the CIA Director’s trip to Moscow, the drone plot in...
Is Russia Escalating? George Friedman Breaks Down the Threat
It’s been an interesting few days for US-Russia relations. On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss the CIA Director’s trip to Moscow, the drone plot in...
A US Army commander says facing Ukrainian hunters helped his troops figure out how to use armor in a drone-heavy fight
Russia's war in Ukraine has demonstrated that tanks and armored vehicles are vulnerable to drone threats. Obsolescence, though, is up for debate.
Weekly Graphic: Changes in Latin American FDI
(click to enlarge) Foreign direct investment in Latin America in 2025 reflected a global landscape marked by uncertainty and a shift in U.S. trade policy.
Home Depot Labor Day Sale (2026): BOGO on Best Grills and Tools
The Home Depot Labor Day sale goes hard on grills and tools. Here are our recommendations on what to buy—and what to ignore.
The LA Clippers scandal has become a PR headache for ESPN
ESPN has caught scrutiny for its framing of the LA Clippers' salary cap scandal, which one PR pro called "very misleading."
Casio ‘CasioNaut’ G-Shock GMC-2500 GAC-2500 Series: Price, Specs, Availability
In what appears to be a follow-up to the mighty “CasiOak,” the rugged Japanese watch brand is expected to release an all-new luxury homage.
Top career advice from Javits Center CEO
Javits Center CEO Joyce Leveston says the best career advice isn't necessarily about following a perfect plan.