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Databricks just raised $7 billion in equity and debt at a valuation of $134 billion. I don’t blame you if your eyes are cloudy. This is the first mega-round for the company to count, and at some point, it won’t be news for another private company to raise another huge amount of money.But here’s why it’s important. Databricks is starting to behave more like a public company as it inches closer to its IPO. And the financial statements released by the company tell us something even more interesting than the size of the check.80% of databases on the Databricks platform…
An Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) speedboat sails near a cargo ship along the Persian Gulf.Null Photo | Null Photo | Getty ImagesAs tensions between the US and Iran remain high, US-flagged vessels are advised to stay “as far as possible” away from Iranian waters when navigating the Strait of Hormuz.In a notice issued Monday, the U.S. Maritime Administration said the ship’s captain should deny permission to Iranian troops to board the U.S. vessel.The most recent boarding attempt, which involved using small boats and helicopters to push commercial ships into Iranian territorial waters, occurred on February 3, according to an…
brakingBroken, A White House official said President Trump considers stability in the Palestinian territories “a goal for achieving peace in the region.”listen to this article | 1 minuteinformationPublished February 9, 2026February 9, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareWhite House officials said US President Donald Trump opposes Israel’s annexation of the occupied West Bank.”Stability in the West Bank is consistent with the current administration’s goals of keeping Israel safe and achieving peace in the region,” the official said on Monday, according to Reuters.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe White House’s comments came amid international outrage after Israel’s…
Mia Brooks had no regrets about attempting the historic trick that cost her an Olympic medal after finishing fourth in the women’s snowboard slopestyle final at Livigno Snowpark.Starting the final run in third place, Brooks attempted a backside 1620 trick, something he had never attempted on snow before, in a final bid to climb to the top of the podium. Despite completing the required four-and-a-half rotations, Brooks received a penalty for landing awkwardly and lost ground, finishing fourth behind gold medalist Kokomo Murase of Japan. image: Brooks narrowly missed out on her first Team GB medal at the Winter Olympics.…
OpenAI announced Monday that it will begin testing ads in the U.S. for users of its Free and Go subscription tiers. The new Go plan was introduced globally in mid-January with a low-cost subscription of $8 per month in the US. Subscribers to OpenAI’s paid plans (including Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Education tiers) will not see ads, the company said. OpenAI attempts to address concerns about how ads impact user experience, stating in a blog post: “Ads have no impact on the answers ChatGPT provides, and we keep conversations with ChatGPT private to advertisers. Our goal is for ads…
AppLovin logo placed on a laptop in New York, February 26, 2025.Gabby Jones Bloomberg | Getty ImagesShort-seller Capital Watch accused a major brokerage firm, apologized, and amended its report. App Lovin Financial crime shareholders. After the withdrawal, AppLovin’s stock price soared 14%.The report, released last month, alleges ties between Hao Tan and criminal organizations, but short sellers now claim that is inaccurate.”The statements alleging direct connections between Mr. Tang and Chen Zhi, Prince Group, Jinbei Group, Mr. Tang Run, and Mr. Yang Zhihui were inaccurate and did not meet our publication standards,” Capital Watch said in X’s apology published on…
Google CEO Sundar Pichai gestures to the audience at Google’s annual I/O developer conference on May 20, 2025 in Mountain View, California.David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Imagesas alphabet The company is returning to the bond market to fund its artificial intelligence buildout, but the company recognizes the new risks that come with the rise of AI and huge investments in infrastructure.In its annual financial report late last week, Google’s parent company highlighted the potential impact of AI on its core advertising business and how the costly effort could ultimately result in “excess capacity.” “To meet the demand for…
Al Nasr expect Cristiano Ronaldo to end his strike and play again on Saturday.The 41-year-old is unhappy with the way Al Nasr are being run and has missed the last two matches in the Saudi Professional League (SPL). With the confirmation, Ronaldo is expected to return for Saturday’s SPL match in Al Fateh. Use Chrome Browser for a more accessible video player Sadio Mane contributed to Al Nasr’s victory against Al Ittihad in Ronaldo’s absence Before that match, Al Nasr will play the second Asian Champions League match against Al-Qadag in Turkmenistan on Wednesday.The Portuguese captain did not play in…
As Anthropic expands into India, a local software company has filed a court complaint alleging it is already using the name “Anthropic,” highlighting how the AI company’s rapid global expansion could clash with local incumbents. The filing comes as Anthropic deepens its focus on India, announcing last October the opening of an office in India and recently appointing former Microsoft India managing director Irina Goth to lead its operations in the country, highlighting the growing importance of the South Asian market for global AI companies expanding beyond the US and Europe. In a complaint filed in Karnataka Commercial Court in…
Families now have another way to opt-in and claim up to $1,000 in seed money for their children’s investment accounts amid a flurry of promotions for Trump’s accounts. Parents or guardians can now begin the process of opening a Trump Account by electronically filing IRS Form 4547 via TrumpAccounts.gov. You can also submit the form along with your 2025 tax return. “Breaking News: You can now claim your child’s @TrumpAccount with your tax return or directly on the government’s official website,” nonprofit advocacy group Invest America said in an X Post late Sunday night. The announcement came about five hours…