Verizon is reportedly seeking $10 billion through corporate bonds to help finance its $20 billion acquisition of Frontier Communications. The deal, expected to close in Q1 2025, would expand Verizon’s fiber footprint to 29 million locations across 31 states. This comes just four years after Frontier
According to MIT’s latest research, virtually all enterprise AI projects are failing to deliver real business value. Despite massive investments, only 5% of pilots make it into production with actual value creation. The problem isn’t the technology – it’s how companies are approaching implementation
Disney pulled ABC, ESPN and Disney Channel from YouTube TV’s 10 million subscribers, costing Disney $30 million weekly. This isn’t your typical carriage dispute – it highlights fundamental shifts in media power and revenue models that can’t be fixed like the old days.
Bitcoin’s slip below $100,000 isn’t a bear market – it’s evidence the asset has entered its “boring adulthood.” Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn says the days of 1000x gains are probably over, with institutional buyers now dominating the market.
Virginia Tech researchers have developed a static electricity system that removes up to 75% of frost from surfaces. The method uses high-voltage copper electrodes with minimal current, making it both effective and relatively safe. This breakthrough could transform defrosting in aviation, automotive,
According to Forbes, just 27% of Americans still believe in the American Dream. Venture capitalist Oliver Libby’s new book “Strong Floor, No Ceiling” proposes a framework of strategic subtraction and radical moderation to rebuild national faith and functionality. His approach rejects zero-sum thinki
The recent government shutdown caused thousands of flight cancellations and revealed an air traffic control system in crisis. With 90% of control towers understaffed and obsolete technology, the fundamental problem is political mismanagement.
Sweden is launching a major green technology initiative backed by SEK 95 million in public funding. The partnership brings together RISE Research Institutes, AstraZeneca, and Scania to create a national innovation platform. The project aims to transform Sweden into a global hub for sustainable techn
India is rapidly diversifying its exports away from the US market, giving Prime Minister Narendra Modi stronger negotiating position as trade talks with the US advance. Key sectors like agriculture and gems have already found new markets across Asia, Middle East and Africa.
Ripple is making aggressive moves into traditional finance with billion-dollar acquisitions. The company bought treasury management platform GTreasury for over $1 billion and brokerage firm Hidden Road for nearly $1.3 billion. These deals position Ripple to offer crypto-enabled solutions to conventi
