The NATO summit in the Netherlands. Haiyun Jiang | Via Reuters It’ll be a moment of truth for NATO on Wednesday when the Western military alliance releases a joint statement on a heavily pushed and previewed collective defense spending hike. Allies have been corralled, cajoled and pressured to hike their defense expenditure from 2% to…
Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir, speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box on Nov. 4th, 2025. CNBC Executives of artificial intelligence startup Percepta AI, who were sued last year by Palantir for allegedly stealing confidential information and trying to poach top talent, called the claims an attempt to “stifle competition.” “In truth, Palantir is looking to scare…
Chinese President Xi Jinping took center stage at a meeting of APEC leaders on Saturday to push a proposal for a global body to govern artificial intelligence and position China as an alternative to the United States on trade cooperation. The comments were the first by the Chinese leader on an initiative Beijing unveiled this…
The replica of the ARM is an electronic chip board during a collaborative ceremony launching a partnership between Malaysia and ARM Holdings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on March 5, 2025. Hari Anggara | Nurphoto | Getty Images New York-listed shares of British semiconductor firm Arm ticked 1.4% higher in premarket trading on Wednesday, after documents…
United States and China face off to continue Group Stage action in the FIFA U-27 Women’s World Cup. The United States previously bested Ecuador 3-0, while China dominated Norway, winning 5-0. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of kickoff, including how to watch and odds. How to watch United States vs. China Date: Tuesday,…
Ralph Vacchiano NFL Reporter Three weeks into the season and I am so disappointed. So many teams that I had such high hopes for have let me down. I know, it’s a long season (though it’s pretty much over already in Houston). There’s plenty of time for the Packers to play to their potential and…
LOS ANGELES — While Sean “Diddy” Combs awaits a jury’s verdict in his federal sex trafficking trial, the once-celebrated music mogul has seen his business empire rapidly unravel. Combs, 55, who is one of the most influential figures in hip-hop history, now faces charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking involving two former partners and transporting…
Real Madrid superstar Vinícius Jr. was embroiled in controversy on Thursday after clashing with Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone while being substituted during the two teams’ Spanish Super Cup semifinal in Saudi Arabia. The pair exchanged words in a heated moment as Real Madrid won 2-1 to book a final against bitter rivals Barcelona on…
Microsoft’s Majorana 1 quantum computing chip Microsoft After decades confined largely to research labs, Quantum computing may be closer to its breakout moment than many on Wall Street expect. The technology, which uses the principles of quantum mechanics to solve problems beyond the ability of the most powerful classical supercomputers, has long been described as futuristic. But rapid advancements have…
NEW YORK — George Kooymans, the guitarist and co-founder of the Dutch band Golden Earring who co-wrote the hard-rock classic “Radar Love” and wrote and shared lead vocals on the top 10 hit “Twilight Zone,” has died at age 77. Kooymans’ family and the surviving members of Golden Earring announced that he had died Wednesday…
