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NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang looks on as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum at the John F. Kennedy Performing Arts Center in Washington, DC, on November 19, 2025.Brendan Smialowski AFP | Getty ImagesTwo days have passed since the news broke. Nvidia had spent $20 billion to acquire top talent from Groq in what the chip startup called a “non-exclusive license agreement.”Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, has not issued any press releases or regulatory filings, and a spokesperson said it was only confirming the contents of Groq’s 90-word blog post published after the close…
london — In his Christmas speech, King Charles III reflected on the shared nature of life and called on people to embrace values such as courage, reconciliation and unity in a divided and uncertain world. The British monarch said: “The word pilgrimage is not often used today, but it has a special meaning for the modern world.” He continued, “This is a journey forward into the future, but also a journey back to the past to remember it and learn from its lessons.” Prince Charles reflected on the “courage and sacrifice” of the Second World War and praised “the way…
Top articles in Friday’s newspapers and transfer rumors…premier league Tottenham open for £150m transfer fee in January transfer window – The Sun Manchester United and Liverpool in race for Sheffield Wednesday left-back Isa Alao – The SunManchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has said he would be happy to join Trabzonspor permanently once his season-long loan ends – Daily Mirror Crystal Palace are likely to match West Ham by signing Norwegian striker Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves in January – Telegraph See the back page of Sky Sports News Back Pages is a review of sports headlines from national newspapers and…
Mix Mic | E+ | Getty ImagesMany student loan borrowers are hitting a wall of repayments. The U.S. Department of Education has denied your application to switch to a new payment plan.In August alone, the department denied 327,955 borrowers’ applications to enroll in income-based repayment plans, according to a Dec. 15 court filing. This denial means many of these borrowers may be stuck with their previous repayment plans, resulting in higher monthly payments or remaining deferred from accruing interest. As of the end of November, a further 802,730 IDR planning applications were pending with the Department of Education. Millions of…
Ukraine’s president highlighted “significant progress” in negotiations, while Moscow said Kiev was working towards a “torpedo” agreement.Published December 26, 2025December 26, 2025Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is scheduled to meet with US President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday to discuss the territorial dispute that continues to hinder progress towards ending Russia’s war with Ukraine.President Zelenskiy announced Friday’s meeting, saying it could be decisive as the United States steps up efforts to broker an end to Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II. “Many things could be decided by the new year,” Zelenskiy said.Recommended…
An explosion targeting a mosque in the Syrian city of Homs on Friday killed at least eight people and injured 18 others, the country’s health ministry said. State news agency SANA reported that “explosive devices” were planted at the Imam Ali ibn Abi Taleb Mosque, targeting worshipers attending Friday prayers. A video released by the state news agency showed the mosque’s interior sustaining extensive damage, with debris strewn on the floor. Security forces set up a cordon around the mosque as authorities began investigating the incident and collecting evidence, the Interior Ministry said. Homs province’s media office said it was…
On Christmas Day, Nikola Jokic recorded a 56-point triple-double and set an NBA record with 18 points in overtime, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 142-138 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.A seven-time NBA All-Star, Jokic is the first player in NBA history to record at least 55 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists in a game. The Serbian broke Stephen Curry’s record of 17 points in overtime set in 2016, making him the most by a player in the regular season or NBA playoffs. Jokic had 16 rebounds and 15 assists, Jamal Murray had 35 points, and the Nuggets improved…
TechCrunch’s stocks team closes out 2025 with our annual predictions episode and moves forward into next year. Hosts Kirsten Kolosek, Anthony Ha, and Rebecca Beran join Build Mode host Isabelle Johannesen to break down the year’s biggest technology developments, from the surprise mega-AI funding round to the rise of “physical AI,” and give a rallying cry for 2026. The group tackled everything from why AI agents didn’t live up to the hype in 2025 (but probably will in 2026) to how Hollywood will push back against AI-generated content to why VCs are facing a severe liquidity crisis. Listen to the…
Travis Kelce may play in his final home game with the Kansas City Chiefs, admitting he’s still considering retiring from the NFL.The Chiefs tight end had just five catches for 36 yards in the 20-13 loss to the Denver Broncos, playing alongside third-string quarterback Chris Oladokun as Patrick Mahomes and backup Gardner Minshew were out with knee injuries. But some of those catches came in the closing minutes and nearly brought Kansas City back in what would be a surprising upset of the Broncos. The four-time All-Pro is expected to announce soon whether he will retire after the season, but…
When I look back on my childhood, my happiest memories are not tied to things I owned. They’re about the freedom of growing up in a small town in Ohio where everyone knew your name and kids ran in packs.Our meeting place was a nearby park. Several bicycles were thrown into a friend’s front yard, signaling the start of the game. There were no text messages or group chats. But childhood today is often different. Connections revolve around gaming consoles, phones, sneakers, and then the must-have gadgets. If you can’t afford it, you risk being left behind.This contrast led me…