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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks at the AI ​​Impact Summit gathering in New Delhi, India on February 19, 2026. Barwika Chhabra | ReutersOpenAI announced it has acquired technology news podcast TBPN, according to a message shared with employees on Thursday.TBPN is a daily podcast hosted by John Coogan and Geordie Hayes that covers technology news and features interviews with key technology leaders, including: meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman.The Wall Street Journal first reported the news.Fidji Simo, CEO of OpenAI AGI Deployment, wrote in the announcement that OpenAI’s mission to…

Although the House failed to vote on the Senate bill, President Trump said he would sign an order to pay “all” DHS employees.Despite the Senate passing a bill to provide funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the U.S. is expected to remain in a partial government shutdown for an extended period of time.The House did not consider the funding bill passed by the Senate on Thursday, meaning the partial shutdown that began on February 14 will last until at least Monday, when the House reconvenes.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe stalemate centers on whether DHS should…

Paris — French President Emmanuel Macron hit back Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump criticized France for refusing to take part in the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran and ridiculed Macron’s relationship with his wife. The two leaders have touted their friendly relationship in the past, particularly during President Trump’s first term. But at a private event Wednesday, President Trump criticized the French leader for not coming to the aid of the United States in the Middle East. “I called Mr. Macron in France. His wife treats him very badly, but (he) is still recovering from an injury to his right…

Renato KarlCountry: GermanyClub: Bayern MunichAge: 18Position: Attacking midfielderAfter taking the senior football world by storm with Bayern Munich, Germany’s most exciting prospect was given his first chance to shine on the international stage during the international break, and he grabbed it with both hands.Lennart Karl, who only turned 18 in February, missed the phone call from German national team coach Julian Nagelsmann informing him of his first first-team call-up as he was still receiving coaching. His performance belied his age.The left-footed attacking midfielder made his debut for Germany, coming off the bench with 30 minutes left in a dramatic 4-3…

Rohenrivoton | E+ | Getty ImagesParents who took out student loans for their children’s educations still have time to take steps to maintain access to affordable repayment plans and debt forgiveness, consumer advocates say. But the window of opportunity is rapidly shrinking.Starting in July, Parent PLUS borrowers will no longer qualify for income-driven repayment plans due to changes in President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. IDR plans to cap a borrower’s monthly bill as a percentage of their discretionary income and eventually forgive their student loans. But consolidating Parent PLUS loans into so-called direct consolidation loans in April…

A customer shops at a grocery store on March 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida.Joe Radle | Getty ImagesHigher food prices in the United States as a result of the Iran war could be the most politically damaging outcome of the conflict, months before a crucial US election. Two years ago, President Donald Trump won re-election by defeating high prices for eggs, bacon and other grocery store staples. Now, he and the Republican Party could face even more food price increases as they seek to maintain control of Congress in this year’s midterm elections.Democrats are trying to capitalize on the surge…

Mikaela Mayer is eyeing a unification bout with Chantel Cameron later this year, targeting “big names only.”Mayer, who signed a three-year deal with Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions last month, is the current WBC and WBA super welterweight world champion and also holds the WBO welterweight title. But she has been forced to vacate her WBO title as part of an exciting all-women’s bill that sees Cameron Dubois take on Terry Harper live on Sky Sports this Sunday night as Cameron takes on Mikaela Kotaskova. “All I want is a big name. Maybe this is the last contract I sign…

Google on Thursday added new features to its video editing app Vids, including directing and customizing avatars with text prompts, support for Veo 3.1, the ability to export videos to YouTube, and recording with a Chrome extension. Users will be able to use natural language prompts to instruct their avatars to “act” within a scene. This may include avatars that interact with products, props, or equipment. The company said that despite the dynamic nature of the output, Vids maintain character consistency. Google says users can customize their characters by adjusting their appearance through prompts, changing their outfits, and creating new…

Eli Lilly CEO Dave Ricks speaks in the Oval Office during an event on weight loss drugs at the White House on November 6, 2025 in Washington.Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty ImagesEli Lilly CEO Dave Ricks said in an interview with CNBC that he opposes the White House’s push to legislate “most-favored-nation” drug pricing. Lilly was one of more than a dozen drug companies that reached an agreement with the Trump administration last year to bring prescription drug prices in the U.S. in line with those in other wealthy countries. President Donald Trump has long complained that Americans pay…

Azim Premji, Founder Chairman of Wipro, speaks at the inauguration of the Wipro Hydroelectric Power Plant in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, August 22, 2024. Vishal Bhatnagar | Nur Photo | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter by Robert Frank, a weekly guide for high-net-worth investors and consumers. Sign up to receive future editions directly to your inbox.The ultra-wealthy investment firm scaled back its trading arrangements in March as the Iran conflict roiled markets. Family offices made 39 direct investments in companies last month, down 25% from February when adjusting for month length, according to…