For the first-ever edition of “SNL U.K.’s” Weekend Update, one person was given the royal treatment: former Prince Andrew. Hosts Ania Magliano and Paddy Young did not hold back as they roasted the disgraced royal, who was arrested by the U.K. police in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office after the release of…
Crispin Glover has been sued by an alleged former girlfriend who claims the “Back to the Future” actor used her for “sex and free labor” after luring her with the promise of a job opportunity in Los Angeles. According to a civil complaint filed Wednesday and obtained by Variety, Glover is being accused of “battery,…
OpenAI won a victory Tuesday in one of its legal battles with xAI, which involved allegations of poaching and theft of trade secrets. The former company’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit was granted on Tuesday with leave to amend, meaning xAI has the option to refile with modified claims. In the ruling, US District Judge…
Amari AI is making custom AI-powered software that helps customs brokers modernize and minimize constantly shifting trade policies. Image: ThisIsEngineering / Pexels Source: TechCrunch
Power Corp. of Canada chose former investment banker James O’Sullivan as its chief executive officer, taking over from Jeffrey Orr, who revamped the financial group with a series of deals during his six years in charge. Image: Markus Spiske / Pexels Source: Bloomberg
The startup, Monaco, has come out of stealth as an AI-native all-in-one CRM plus more system backed by names like the Collison brothers and Garry Tan. Image: Jonny Gios / Unsplash Source: TechCrunch
As David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance continues to pursue its hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, the company has hired a new leader for its public policy and regulatory teams: Rene Augustine, a former attorney in President Trump’s White House and one-time deputy in the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division. Augustine will join Paramount Skydance on…
Former Sundance CEO Joana Vicente and her partner, the Oscar-nominated producer Jason Kliot, have launched a new tech-focused film accelerator and production company. Called Open Cities, the new shop seeks to empower independent filmmakers on a global stage with ethical AI tools, financing and creative mentorship. Based in Portugal and New York, the company was…
The FBI raid of a Fulton County, Georgia, election center generated controversy because of the presence of Trump national intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard. Image: Jon Tyson / Unsplash Source: CNBC
Introduction In a move that sent immediate shockwaves through global financial markets, former President Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor and Wall Street insider, to chair the world’s most powerful central bank. The surprise selection, revealed at a campaign-style event, marks a decisive pivot from current Chair…
