Elon Musk’s Boring Company has been hit with a $500,000 fine for illegally dumping drilling waste in Las Vegas. Workers were caught covering fencing with tarps to hide a toxic green pond. The company continued dumping even after agreeing to stop.
Judge Leonie Brinkema is considering whether Google needs to be broken up to address its ad tech monopoly. The Justice Department wants Google to sell its AdX exchange, while Google argues only behavioral changes are needed.
Ubisoft is teaming up with Tencent through a new €1.16 billion investment in Vantage Studios. The subsidiary will control development of major franchises like Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry. While Ubisoft retains majority control, the deal signals a major shift in how its biggest games will be funded
AI startups are shifting from hyping valuations to showcasing revenue numbers to attract talent. Sierra just announced $100 million in ARR and is using it to position itself as the category leader in a competitive market.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics canceled October’s consumer price index release, citing government shutdown complications. This leaves Federal Reserve officials without key inflation data ahead of their December 10 interest rate decision.
Flipdish co-founder Conor McCarthy explains how AI is revolutionizing both their internal operations and the services they offer to restaurants. The company refocused after Covid-era expansion led to 40% staff cuts in 2024, now seeing steady growth with 300 employees.
Ubisoft’s week-long earnings delay stemmed from accounting complications around its Tencent partnership. The French gaming giant had to restate FY2024-25 accounts and temporarily violated debt covenants. Their €1.16 billion Tencent deal closes soon, bringing much-needed capital.
Intuit announces a massive $100 million multiyear partnership with OpenAI to integrate its financial platforms directly into ChatGPT. The move comes as the company reports strong Q1 2026 earnings with revenue up 18% to $3.9 billion. The partnership aims to reach OpenAI’s 800 million weekly users wit
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi just unveiled a massive 21.3 trillion yen stimulus package aimed at fighting inflation. But economic theory suggests this kind of government spending could actually make inflation worse. The plan risks backfiring spectacularly.
Hexis, a Dublin-based health-tech startup, dominated the 2025 National Startup Awards by winning both the overall Grand Prix and tech startup categories. The company provides personalized nutrition solutions for athletes and is backed by Enterprise Ireland. Other winners included Haon Life Sciences,
