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How Google Killed OpenAI’s $3 Billion Deal Without an Acquisition

How Google Killed OpenAI’s  Billion Deal Without an Acquisition

Google just dealt OpenAI a major blow by scuttling a potential $3 billion deal, and in doing so, solidified a rising trend in Silicon Valley’s AI arms race: the “non-acquisition acquisition.” Google announced on July 11 that it poached key talent from the rapidly rising AI startup Windsurf, which until then had a reported $3 billion acquisition deal with OpenAI …

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Walmart Has the Best Mario Switch Game Deal After Prime Day

Walmart Has the Best Mario Switch Game Deal After Prime Day

While Prime Day may be over, there are still some great deals live at other retailers. Dozens of major video games were on sale this year, especially for Nintendo Switch. If you’re on the hunt for a new Switch game still on sale, look no further than Super Mario Odyssey. Walmart has the masterpiece available for $39.39 today, and it’s …

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EU suspends US trade war countermeasures while pushing for tariff deal – POLITICO

EU suspends US trade war countermeasures while pushing for tariff deal – POLITICO

Officials were blindsided by Trump’s surprise Saturday declaration that a blanket 30 percent tariff would be applied, and any additional raises the EU implemented in retaliation would be matched. Staff were called in to work at short notice and a statement refusing to rule out countermeasures was issued in von der Leyen’s name.  Envoys from EU capitals will meet for …

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With two days left, no signs yet of a long-term deal for Trey Smith

With two days left, no signs yet of a long-term deal for Trey Smith

The clock keeps ticking toward an important annual deadline. On Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. ET, the window closes on a long-term deal for franchise-tagged Chiefs guard Trey Smith. If no deal is done, Smith will play under the tag for 2025. He’ll have a fully-guaranteed $23.4 million salary. It makes him the third highest-paid player on the Chiefs, and it …

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Iran sees chance for nuclear deal with U.S. even after attacks – The Washington Post

Iran sees chance for nuclear deal with U.S. even after attacks  The Washington Post As Trump Threatens to Restart War, Saudi Interests Push to Revive U.S.- Iran Nuclear Talks  Haaretz Iran says it would resume nuclear talks if US guaranteed no further attacks – Middle East crisis live  The Guardian US will resume diplomatic talks with Iran after bombing, Trump says  USA Today Iran …

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Netanyahu says he’s ‘confident’ hostage deal can be reached, Iran in ‘deep trouble’ – The Times of Israel

Netanyahu says he’s ‘confident’ hostage deal can be reached, Iran in ‘deep trouble’  The Times of Israel Gaza truce talks faltering over withdrawal; 17 reported killed in latest shooting near aid  Reuters As Trump seeks to be a peacemaker, Netanyahu leaves Washington without breakthrough on Gaza deal  AP News Gaza ceasefire talks on verge of collapse, Palestinian officials say  BBC Hamas agrees to release …

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Vietnam got an early trade deal with Donald Trump. Was it worth it? – Financial Times

Vietnam got an early trade deal with Donald Trump. Was it worth it? – Financial Times

Vietnam got an early trade deal with Donald Trump. Was it worth it?  Financial Times Vietnam thought it had a deal on its US tariff rate. Then Trump stepped in.  Politico Trump Targets ‘Transshipments’ in Trade Negotiations. No One Is Sure What It Means.  Barron’s Vietnam plans new penalties for illegal transshipments after Trump deal, documents show  Reuters Vietnam Surprised by Trump Tariff Decision, …

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Israel accepts Qatari hostage deal outline as Hamas rejects terms – The Jerusalem Post

Israel accepts Qatari hostage deal outline as Hamas rejects terms – The Jerusalem Post

Israel accepts Qatari hostage deal outline as Hamas rejects terms  The Jerusalem Post Gaza truce talks faltering over withdrawal; 17 reported killed in latest shooting near aid  Reuters Hamas agrees to release 10 hostages as part of Gaza ceasefire talks  NBC News As Trump seeks to be a peacemaker, Netanyahu leaves Washington without breakthrough on Gaza deal  AP News Netanyahu Ends Washington Trip Without …

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Appeals Court Overturns Plea Deal in 9/11 Case – The New York Times

Appeals Court Overturns Plea Deal in 9/11 Case  The New York Times A court called off a key 9/11 suspect’s plea deal. Here’s where the case stands  AP News Court rules former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had authority to throw out plea deals for 9/11 alleged conspirators  CNN US court rejects plea deal for ‘9/11 mastermind’ Khalil Sheikh Mohammed  BBC Appeals court throws out …

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