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The moment has finally arrived. NikeSKIMS has unveiled its first shoe. It’s a ballet sneaker with a tabi-inspired twist. It’s been nearly a year since Nike announced its partnership with SKIMS, and now the first footwear style has arrived. The release couldn’t have come at a better time. Launching today, January 26th at 7am PT, the NikeSKIMS Rift is a modern update to Nike’s Air Rift, a split-toe running shoe first released in 1996. The original design, inspired by Kenya’s Great Rift Valley, was created with barefoot runners in mind, with a split toe to support natural movement. Since then,…
usa rare earths CEO Barbara Hampton met with Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick a month after taking the helm of a major minerals startup and pitching its assets to the federal government. Hampton and Lutnick’s November 2025 conversation would ultimately lead to a proposed deal that would provide USA Rare Earths with approximately $1.6 billion in funding and a U.S. government stake in the company, subject to certain conditions. In an exclusive interview with CNBC’s Brian Sullivan on Monday, the CEO offered rare insight into how the federal government plans to invest in mining companies and aims to reduce U.S.…
A group of YouTubers suing the tech giant for scraping their videos without permission to train AI models has added Snap to its list of defendants. The plaintiffs, an internet content creator who operates three YouTube channels with a total of about 6.2 million subscribers, allege that Snap trains its AI systems on its video content and features AI features such as the app’s “Imagine Lens,” which allows users to edit images using prompts. Plaintiffs previously filed similar lawsuits against Nvidia, Meta, and ByteDance over similar issues. In a new proposed class action lawsuit filed Friday in California’s Central District…
There’s a new model from China that’s been a hot topic among developers. Zhipu AI’s GLM 4.7. It’s not new per se, but what caught our attention is where it’s gaining popularity: our turf, the United States.The first thing I came across was Zhipu’s post on WeChat announcing that the new coding tools were in such high demand that they would start restricting access. A year after DeepSeek’s R1 model shocked the U.S. artificial intelligence industry, AI experts say Chinese AI models are spreading around the world. I wanted to know if that applies to Zhipu as well.DeepSeek never responded…
The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is currently in the Indian Ocean and close to supporting a potential US operation targeting Iran, two sources told CNN. The group falls within the area of responsibility of U.S. Central Command, which includes military operations in the Middle East. Still, the carrier does not have to be in the final position for potential operations. President Donald Trump continues to consider options for attacking Iran, but there is no indication that any decisions have been made. Carrier strike groups typically include aircraft carriers, guided missile cruisers, anti-aircraft ships, anti-submarine destroyers, or…
“As I found a new baseline and a new center for myself through an effective plan of medication, therapy, exercise, and clean living, I found a newfound clarity that I craved,” he added. “I focus my energy on positive and meaningful art, whether it’s music, clothing, design, or other new ideas to help the world.” This isn’t the first time West’s diagnosis has been discussed in detail. In 2020, more than a year before filing for divorce, Kardashian shared her thoughts on West’s illness, saying that even those closest to her had difficulty communicating during West’s manic episodes. “People who…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that all contracts between the Treasury Department and the consulting firm have been terminated. booze allen hamiltonemployees leaked the tax records of President Donald Trump and billionaires Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk to the media.Booz Allen Hamilton’s stock price fell more than 10% following the Treasury Department’s announcement.The department announced that it currently has 31 separate contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton with total annual expenditures of $4.8 million and total obligations of $21 million.”President Trump has committed his Cabinet to root out waste, fraud, and abuse, and canceling these contracts is an essential step…
Silas Stein | Picture Alliance | Getty Imagesshares of zoom Shares soared 11% on Monday after Baird analysts estimated the company’s investment in artificial intelligence startup Anthropic was worth between $2 billion and $4 billion, depending on dilution assumptions. In May 2023, Anthropic announced a partnership with Zoom and revealed that Zoom Ventures had invested in the company. The companies did not disclose the amount of the investment, but Zoom reported $51 million in “strategic investments” in the quarter, according to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Baird analysts estimate that all, or at least a “large portion”…
You may think your collection of lip treatments is complete, but I’m here to tell you that you’re officially missing a very important player. I never knew I needed it until my lips experienced this new lip oil. Launched just last week, Good Light’s Glazed Orbit Lip Oil has officially secured its place in my lip balm toolkit. This K-Beauty brand is loved for its gender-inclusive skin care products, which are formulated with non-toxic, vegan, and cruelty-free ingredients. All of these are made for sensitive skin and are free of parabens, BPA, phthalates, mineral oil, synthetic fragrances, and more. This…
The clock is officially ticking. In just five days, the lowest ticket prices for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and 50% off Plus One Passes exclusive to the first 500 registrants will be gone. And with more than half of the first 500 applications already submitted, the slots are closing fast. If Disrupt is on your must-attend list, here’s your chance to lock in the best deal and get +1 for half price. Register now to save up to $680 on passes and get 50% off your second ticket. This offer ends on January 30th, when the first 500 tickets are won.…