Blackstone takes the majority position in Google’s new TPU cloud
The two have formed a joint venture to build a US-based AI compute-as-a-service business on Google’s TPUs, with $5bn of Blackstone equity, $25bn total deal
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Intel and Qualcomm circle Tenstorrent as the NVIDIA-alternative trade comes due
Bloomberg reports early-stage takeover conversations with the Jim Keller-led AI chip startup, which raised $800m at a $3.2bn valuation last year and counts Bezos Expeditions
Gunmen abduct 39 students, 7 teachers in attacks on Nigeria schools
The attacks targeted a secondary school and two primary schools, as gunmen kidnapped children aged between two and 16.
Lebanon and Syria reshape ties amid Israeli attacks and regional shifts
Damascus and Beirut focus on sovereignty and cooperation, moving away from decades of Syrian dominance over Lebanon.
Los Angeles World Cup stadium workers threaten strike over ICE deployment
Workers represented by a local union say ICE presence would create a climate of fear during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
At ‘crucial’ moment for pandemic preparedness, experts say world isn’t ready
Government funding cutbacks and a distrust in public health authorities means the world is not ready for the next pandemic, according to a report released
Trump is gunning for Republican Thomas Massie, who defied him on Epstein files
U.S. President Tweety McTreason is yet again aiming to show he has an iron grip on the Republican Party, pushing to oust the Republican congressman
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A crowd waits outside the Ronald V. Dellums U.S. Courthouse last month in Oakland, Calif.
Two dead in Spain shooting, with babies reportedly among injured
Police say a 25-year-old man is suspected of killing his parents and injuring four others in southern Spain.
At least 131 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, official says
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak an international emergency.
The Republican who stood up to Trump is hoping for a big win against president
The Kentucky congressman, who has crossed the president on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters on Tuesday.
Trump administration unveils $1.7bn fund to compensate his allies as he drops tax lawsuit
The settlement will go towards individuals who allege they were subjected to unfair investigations.
Are consumers cracking under the weight of high prices? We’re about to find out.
Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart and Target report earnings this week, offering a clear picture of how consumers are faring amid inflation and high energy costs.
Pentagon’s internal watchdog to probe U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats
The inspector general will look at the intelligence and targeting Southern Command used for the strikes, as well as other aspects of the operations against