Big tech is paying for Trump’s White House ballroom

While the U.S. government remains in limbo during a shutdown, the White House grounds have been busy this week. Construction workers have begun demolition on the White House’s East Wing, which will be replaced by a 90,000-square-foot ballroom that’s estimated to hold up to 1,000 guests. Taxpayers are not funding President Donald Trump’s $250 million … Read more

With an Intel recovery underway, all eyes turn to its foundry business

Intel’s third-quarter earnings beat Wall Street expectations Thursday, results buoyed by a bump in revenue combined with larger cuts, and multiple, sizable investments over the last two months as CEO Lip-Bu Tan looks to turn around the struggling semiconductor giant. Intel’s revenue results and its $4.1 billion in net income provides a far rosier view … Read more

Lewis Hamilton says Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris need to be ‘cut-throat’ as Max Verstappen joins F1 title fight | F1 News

Lewis Hamilton says Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris need to be “cut-throat” in their respective attempts to become Formula 1 world champion for the first time if either of them is to beat resurgent Max Verstappen to the title this year. The fight for 2025’s Drivers’ Championship is shaping up for a thrilling conclusion with … Read more

YouTube paid out $8B to the music industry in 12 months

YouTube has paid more than $8 billion to the music industry in the 12 months between July 2024 and July 2025, the company announced on Thursday. “Today’s $8 billion payout is a testament to the fact that the twin engine of ads and subscriptions is firing on all cylinders,” said YouTube’s Global Head of Music, … Read more

Brann 3 – 0 Rangers

Rangers’ continued defensive frailties saw the Danny Röhl era begin with defeat to Brann as they dropped bottom of the Europa League table. The German, who was appointed on Monday, vowed to put winning ahead of attractive football, but his side managed neither in Norway. There was some fortune in Brann’s opener – Bard Finne’s … Read more