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Nvidia insists it isn’t Enron, but its AI deals are testing investor faith

The chipmaker’s sprawling partnerships are driving extraordinary growth but also bank its future on the AI boom paying off quicklyNvidia is, in crucial ways, nothing like Enron – the Houston energy giant that imploded through multibillion-dollar accounting fraud in 2001. Nor is it similar to compani…

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UK Treasury to cover Bayeux Tapestry for estimated €917 million

France is preparing to transport the historic Bayeux Tapestry to England this coming summer. But concerns remain about whether the transfer of this valuable artifact will be secure enough, especially in the wake of the infamous Louvre heist. The Bayeux Tapestry is set to be covered by a UK Treasury…

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We Now Know What You’ll Be Charged if You Puke in a Tesla Robotaxi

And we looked into how Tesla compares to its competition.

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Louis Gerstner, man credited with turning around IBM, dies aged 83

Gerstner was chair and CEO at a time when the firm was struggling for relevance faced with rivals such as MicrosoftLouis Gerstner, the businessman credited with turning around IBM, has died aged 83, the company announced on Sunday.Gerstner was chair and CEO of IBM from 1993 to 2002, a time when the …

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The 14 fintech, real estate, proptech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield

Here is the full list of the fintech, real estate, and proptech Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.

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OpenAI is looking for a new Head of Preparedness

OpenAI is looking to hire a new executive responsible for studying emerging AI-related risks in areas ranging from computer security to mental health.

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How a Reclusive Ex-Glencore Trader Became Indonesia’s Nickel King

Arif Kurniawan’s fortunes and influence have risen with those of the Southeast Asian nation’s fast-expanding metals industry.

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How 2025 Became the Year of the Indian IPO

Indian companies of all stripes — from insurers to jewelers and e-commerce platforms — rushed to sell shares to the public in 2025, making it a record year for listings. Foreign and domestic investors alike piled in, with bankers working overtime to get deals across the line.

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The 11 Big Trades of 2025: Bubbles, Cockroaches, and a 367% Jump

It was another year of high-conviction bets — and fast reversals.

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Survey overload: Companies are inundating customers with endless surveys—and getting worse insights

This avalanche of survey requests doesn't even help improve products or services, experts say.

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I make more than my wife. Can she claim Social Security at 62 and later switch to spousal benefits?

“I delayed collecting my benefits until this year, when I turned 70.”

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Treasury to cover Bayeux Tapestry for estimated £800m

The huge embroidery will be covered under the government's indemnity scheme when it travels to the UK.

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Langfuse (YC W23) Is Hiring in Berlin, Germany

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McCain Foods french fries dynasty split over heir’s buyout demand

Eleanor McCain wants C$1bn for stake in company but family members dispute her price

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What happens to your returned holiday gifts?

The National Retail Federation estimates that 17% of holiday purchases will be sent back. Andres Gutierrez reports on what happens to unwanted gifts after they're returned to retailers.