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Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of Anthropic, speaks at the 56th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2026. Dennis Bariboos | ReutersAnthropic closed its latest funding round at a valuation of $350 billion, above its original target of $10 billion, CNBC confirmed on Tuesday.The round closed with a total value of $10 billion to $15 billion, according to three people familiar with the discussions, who requested anonymity because the details are confidential. However, this number may increase further if microsoft and Nvidia People said they decided to donate. In November, Microsoft and Nvidia announced plans…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday highlighted progress made by Russian, Ukrainian and US negotiators in the United Arab Emirates’ capital Abu Dhabi, even though the path to peace remains uncertain. “Many things were discussed, but it is important that the dialogue was constructive,” Zelenskiy wrote on social media, adding that “the central focus of the discussions was the possible conditions for ending the war.” In a separate post on Monday, Zelenskiy said negotiators discussed “a series of important, primarily military issues essential to ending the war” as well as “complex political issues that remain unresolved.” The trilateral talks, held…
What do American Idol contestants do when they’re not on the show?They are still very busy. Season 2 winner Ruben Studdard recalled how packed his schedule was with song selection, preparation, vocal coaching, and filming show packages and commercials.“I got the song on Thursday,” he recalled in a 2023 interview with West Bird. “We chose the songs on Friday. We recorded the commercials Friday through Saturday, and made the final selections on Sunday. Then we went to the studio Sunday night to Monday night to make sure everything fit the track. Then on Tuesday morning, we did a dry run…
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Pakistan’s participation in the T20 World Cup is in doubt after Bangladesh were expelled from the tournament by the International Cricket Council (ICC).Bangladesh, which will compete in the next world championships in June 2024, was expelled from the tournament on Saturday after weeks of deadlock with the ICC over a request to move the venue from India to Sri Lanka. The ICC awarded Bangladesh’s spot to the next highest T20 team, Scotland.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe ICC has been accused of practicing “double standards” in the unprecedented move of expelling a full member state…
boeing Fourth-quarter sales exceeded Wall Street expectations as the company accelerated its turnaround after years of crisis.The company’s aircraft deliveries last year were the highest since 2018, contributing to a boost in revenue. Boeing brought in $23.9 billion in the final three months of 2025, an increase of 57% compared to the same period in 2024 and above analyst expectations. The $400 million in cash flow was about twice what Wall Street expected.CEO Kelly Ortberg told staff that the company is making progress and that there is “a lot to be optimistic about” in 2026.”At the same time, progress also…
In a segment on NBC News Monday night, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei expressed concern about “some of the things we’ve seen over the last few days,” citing violence by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis. In both his NBC and X posts, Amodei focused on the importance of defending democracy at home, specifically calling out “the horrors we are seeing in Minnesota.” “We need to defend our democratic values at home,” he said on NBC, saying he believes in arming democracies to protect them from dictatorships. He added that Anthropic does not have a contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).…
On Monday, Amazon Chief Merchant John Farrell announced in a LinkedIn post that he was leaving the company to “explore new challenges.” Farrell oversees purchasing for the fresh department and joined Amazon in 2019 from British supermarket chain Tesco. Amazon is restructuring its grocery business as it continues its nearly two-decade effort to become a giant in the U.S. grocery market. In recent years, Amazon has expanded its selection of fresh produce and household goods at same-day warehouses in the U.S., as well as testing 30-minute delivery of groceries and other items in some regions.The company announced Tuesday that it…
tehran, iran — Here on Tuesday, life seemed to be returning in earnest in the capital, just weeks after thousands of Iranians were killed in a brutal crackdown on dissent. But the atmosphere of normalcy masks a disturbing truth: Many here feel caught between the Iranian government’s rhetoric and US President Donald Trump’s threat of military action. President Trump has warned that an “armada” is headed toward Iran. “We have a lot of ships heading in that direction just in case. It’s better if nothing happens, but we’re keeping a close eye on it.” The first of these ships, the…
update: Mario and Esmeralda Rios come home with their baby. The “Let Me Love You” singer (real name Mario Barretto) announced on January 26 that he and his girlfriend welcomed their first child, a boy. On Jan. 26, the singer posted a selfie of herself in surgical scrubs on her Instagram Stories with the caption, “Dr. Barrett,” saying, “Women are God’s greatest creations because all I (witnessed) today is God’s work!” He also revealed the gender of the couple’s child, adding, “He’s a healthy boy!” — Mario’s heart is screaming with joy. After all, the R&B singer is stepping into…
american airlines The news agency predicted on Tuesday that its focus on premium will “start to yield results in 2026” as it races to catch up with far more profitable rivals and capitalize on strong demand from high-spending customers.The Fort Worth, Texas-based airline expects adjusted earnings per share to improve by nearly $2 from last year at the midpoint.American Airlines also expects to earn 7% to 10% more revenue in the first three months of 2026 compared to 2025.American Airlines stock fell 6% in midday trading.Here’s how American Airlines’ fourth-quarter results compared to Wall Street’s expectations compiled by LSEG:Earnings per…