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SoftBank reported a roughly $46 billion gain at its Vision Fund, driven mainly by the Japanese conglomerate’s investment in OpenAI, according to published reports. The result was tied to the performance of SoftBank’s Vision Fund business, a core part of the company’s strategy of placing large bets on fast-growing technology firms. The gain was described…

Sam Altman took the witness stand in an OpenAI trial and told the court he is trustworthy, directly pushing back against claims raised by Elon Musk in a high-profile legal fight involving the artificial intelligence company. Altman’s testimony came amid a contentious courtroom exchange that has placed two of Silicon Valley’s most prominent figures on…

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said physical oil shortages are starting, a comment that puts renewed focus on supply conditions and what they could mean for major producers such as Chevron and its CVX stock. Wirth’s remark, cited in recent investor-focused coverage, frames the situation as a tangible supply issue rather than a purely financial or…

A Utah woman who wrote and published a book about coping with grief after the death of her husband is scheduled to be sentenced following her murder conviction in his killing. The case centers on Kouri Richins, a Utah mother and author who was found guilty of murdering her husband. Sentencing is expected to address…

Google has launched a new line of Android-powered laptops that prominently features its Gemini artificial intelligence across the devices, expanding Android beyond phones and tablets and putting the company’s latest AI system at the center of a new PC-style product push. The launch, reported by The Register, positions the laptops as Android machines rather than…

Saudi Arabia carried out covert strikes on Iran during the course of a regional war, according to sources cited in multiple published reports. The alleged attacks were not publicly acknowledged at the time and were described as having taken place as the conflict widened. The reports, including an account published by Reuters, said Saudi Arabia…

Sam Altman testified that Elon Musk once proposed an arrangement in which control of OpenAI could be handed down to Musk’s children, describing the idea as a “hair-raising” moment. Altman’s account came during sworn testimony in a court proceeding where a jury heard competing narratives about OpenAI’s early leadership and governance. Multiple outlets reported that…

India has raised import duties on gold and silver to 15% as the government moves to curb bullion inflows while the rupee is under pressure. The tariff hike applies to shipments of gold and silver entering the country, according to multiple reports including The Hindu, Mint, The Indian Express, and The Business Times. India is…

San Francisco Giants catcher Eric Haase delivered an early highlight with his first home run of the season, a solo shot that provided offense in a game that ended in a loss, according to recent game reports. Haase’s homer was documented in separate game coverage items published by MLB.com and Yahoo Sports. CBS Sports also…

Alphabet’s Isomorphic Labs has raised $2.1 billion in new funding to expand its artificial intelligence-driven drug discovery work and push more programs toward clinical trials, according to published reports. The financing was described as a Series B round totaling $2.1 billion. Isomorphic Labs is an Alphabet company focused on using AI models to help design…

Google DeepMind has detailed a new feature called “Magic Pointer” for Googlebook and released demos that users can try. The company also said the capability is coming to Gemini in Chrome, extending the idea beyond Google’s laptop platform. Magic Pointer is a reimagined mouse pointer designed to work with AI, according to Google DeepMind. The…

Three King County residents are being monitored by public health officials for possible exposure to hantavirus connected to an international cruise ship, according to recent reports from multiple regional news outlets. The monitoring involves residents in the Seattle area who were connected to the cruise and are now under public health observation. The reports describe…