The music mogul’s business portfolio has shrunk, in part because of multiple sex abuse allegations, but his wealth remains a critical factor as his criminal case unfolds. Source link

Lindsey Vogel has been looking to buy her first home since February of this year. She hasn’t had any luck. In Burke Centre, Va., where she’s actively looking, Vogel hasn’t found anything that would persuade her to seal the deal. That’s despite going to at least one open house every …

Policymakers brace for more protectionism and the demise of “neoliberalism” if Donald J. Trump is re-elected in the U.S. Source link

We’d like to thank SAP for their support. Make sure to catch their Roundtable session: “Visionary Companies Embrace Innovation to Thrive in the Fast-Paced Economy” on Tuesday and Wednesday. Speakers from The Webby Awards and Silicon Zombies will be on panels at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 Breakout sessions, and we thank …

There’s a running joke in my family that centers around my older sister’s absolute refusal to use a cup or mug with ingrained coffee stains. Although a cup has clearly been washed thoroughly, she refuses to drink any liquid — even coffee — out of it.  This provides fodder for …

In “McNeal,” the playwright Ayad Akhtar explores the way artificial intelligence is disrupting the literary world and raising questions about creativity. Source link

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is creating an unprecedented surge in energy demand. The International Energy Agency projects that data centers may account for up to one-third of the anticipated increase in U.S. electricity demand from 2024 through 2026. Major tech companies are making bold moves into nuclear power to …

The former first lady, who is viewed warmly among some of the voters whom the Harris campaign is trying to reach, will appear alongside the vice president on Saturday in Michigan. Source link

OpenAI says that it doesn’t intend to release an AI model code-named Orion this year, countering recent reporting on the company’s product roadmap. “We don’t have plans to release a model code-named Orion this year,” a spokesperson told TechCrunch via email. “We do plan to release a lot of other …

If you’ve ever been in need of a passport, you know how difficult it can be to get one. Now it’s at least a little less of a headache, thanks to the official debut of the online renewal system for US passports. The Department of State has finally removed all restrictions …