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Pam Bondi returns to White House with new role on Trump administration’s high-profile AI advisory panel while recovering from cancer
Pam Bondi returns to the Trump administration as an advisor. She joins the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. This group focuses on artificial intelligence and competition with China. Bondi will coordinate between the government and tech leaders. She will also take on a new role for national infrastructure initiatives.
US stocks: Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant
Warner Bros. Discovery's shareholders approved an $81 billion sale of the company to Skydance-owned Paramount on Thursday, propelling a mega merger that could vastly reshape Hollywood and the wider media landscape closer to the finish line.
Warner Bros shareholders to vote on Paramount's $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant
Warner Bros Discovery shareholders are set to vote Thursday on the company's proposed $81 billion sale to Skydance-owned Paramount, in a mega merger that could vastly reshape Hollywood and the wider media landscape.
Warner Bros shareholders to vote on Paramount's $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders are voting on a massive $81 billion deal to be acquired by Skydance-owned Paramount. This mega-merger could significantly alter Hollywood's landscape. If approved, it would combine major studios, streaming services like HBO Max and Paramount+, and news outlets such as CNN and CBS.
Trump administration and Democrats at odds over risk to US weapons stockpiles from Iran war
US and Israeli attacks on Iran are depleting weapon stockpiles. Experts warn of production challenges for future conflicts. Missile defense systems are under strain due to demand in Ukraine and Israel. The Pentagon states it has sufficient resources. Defense contractors are increasing production. Lawmakers express concern over dwindling supplies and the impact on allies. This situation predates the current conflict.
Netflix's Sarandos faces tough US Senate over Warner Bros deal
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos will testify before the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. The hearing focuses on Netflix's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery. Lawmakers are concerned about competition in the streaming industry. The Department of Justice is also reviewing the deal. Paramount Skydance has also made a bid for Warner Bros.
TikTok in the US goes American, but questions remain
After a long legal saga, TikTok has established a majority American-owned joint venture to operate its US business, deflecting the threat of a ban over its Chinese ownership. TikTok insists that US users will maintain a "global TikTok experience," meaning US creators can still be discovered internationally and businesses can "operate on a global scale."
Paramount makes $108 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery
Paramount Skydance has launched a massive $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros Discovery. This move challenges Netflix's earlier $72 billion deal. The battle for Warner Bros' valuable assets, including HBO and DC Comics, is heating up. Paramount's CEO claims bias in the bidding process. This acquisition could reshape the media landscape and create a new powerhouse.
More questions than answers surround Trump's TikTok deal
President Trump insists a deal is in place for investors, including Larry Ellison and Rupert Murdoch, to buy TikTok's US operations for $14 billion. However, questions persist regarding Chinese approval, the surprisingly low valuation, and potential conservative influence. Lawmakers are scrutinizing the vague terms and repeated delays, questioning if it truly meets divestment requirements.
'It's coming right for us': Never-before-seen video shows US Hellfire missile bouncing off UFO shocks Congress
A video shown during a House committee hearing on “unidentified anomalous phenomena” purported to show a missile being fired at an object, which a congressman called an “orb,” off the coast of Yemen in 2024. Rep. Eric Burlison said the 2024 video shows an unknown object being tracked by an MQ-9 drone, also known as a Reaper.
Oracle's role in TikTok's future gets Capitol Hill scrutiny
TikTok is facing yet another political scramble over its future. In January, President Donald Trump delayed enforcement of the law that would ban TikTok from the United States, which passed Congress with bipartisan support and was upheld unanimously by the Supreme Court. Trump has promised to make a deal for the app to protect national security, and tapped Vice President JD Vance in February to find an arrangement to save it.
How Sam Altman sidestepped Elon Musk to win over Donald Trump
Sam Altman appealed to Donald Trump's fascination with big stories and deals, telling him that the tech industry would achieve artificial general intelligence — the hypothetical moment when technology matches human intelligence — during his administration, according to three sources familiar with the call.
The battle of the tech titans: Seeking Trump's favor
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, skillfully navigated political connections to secure a $100 billion investment for AI infrastructure from Trump administration allies, outmaneuvering rival Elon Musk. The Stargate project aims to establish the largest AI infrastructure to keep the U.S. ahead in the race against China.
The battle of the tech titans: Seeking Trump's favour
Since Trump's election, the billionaires of Silicon Valley have jockeyed to influence the new administration. None of them has been more successful than Musk, who backed the Trump campaign with more than $250 million of his own money and now apparently has the power to slash jobs and budgets across the government.
Barack Obama, Narendra Modi may discuss human rights issues in summit talks
Amnesty International, in a statement, urged Modi and Obama to discuss the issue of human rights in both the countries.
Anti-Modi Congressional resolution now has 51 co-sponsors
The resolution, the bipartisan Congressional Research Service (CRS) in its summary, recognises the suffering of Indian citizens who have been victims of religious violence.
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