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Marco Rubio Is Harnessing The Power Of AI To Cancel Visas Of Foreign Students With 'Pro-Hamas' Views: 'Catch And Revoke'

The U.S. State Department, under Marco Rubio, is launching an AI-driven initiative to monitor foreign students' social media activity and revoke visas of those found expressing views supportive of Hamas or other designated terrorist organizations.

Mark Cuban's Eye-Opening Work-Life Balance Lesson — Plus 5 Game-Changing Quotes From Bezos, Dimon, And Musk

Discord Reportedly Exploring IPO In 2025, Met Financial Advisors Recently To Explore Going Public

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Blasts DOGE's Mass Firings, Says Musk-Led Cuts Are Like Using A Sledgehammer Instead Of A Scalpel

Steve Wozniak criticized DOGE's mass layoffs, likening its aggressive cost-cutting approach to using a "sledgehammer instead of a scalpel,".

Elon Musk's Influence Under Scrutiny As Senate Votes To Block CFPB's Digital Payments Oversight, Sparks Conflict-Of Interest Probe

The U.S. Senate voted to revoke the CFPB's oversight of digital payment platforms, a move that could benefit Elon Musk's X, while triggering an ethics inquiry into whether Musk used his government influence to weaken financial regulations for personal gain.

Discord Reportedly Exploring IPO In 2025, Met Financial Advisors Recently To Explore Going Public

Discord is reportedly in early talks with investment bankers about a potential 2025 IPO, a move that could mark a major milestone for the gaming-focused chat platform, last valued at $15 billion in 2021.

Microsoft Dodges UK Competition Crackdown Over OpenAI Deal, Watchdog Director Says Partnership Doesn't Get 'A Clean Bill Of Health'

Microsoft's $13 billion investment in OpenAI has escaped a formal merger investigation by the U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), but regulators warn that the partnership still raises potential competition concerns.

Mark Cuban Once Shared A Powerful Yet Humbling Take On Work-Life Balance — Here Are 5 More Eye-Opening Statements From Jeff Bezos, Jamie Dimon And Elon Musk That Will Make You Rethink Your Life Priorities

Mark Cuban and other influential leaders, including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Jack Ma, Jamie Dimon, and Tim Cook, have shared strikingly different—and often controversial—views on work-life balance, ranging from extreme hustle culture to redefining success beyond the traditional 9-to-5.

Intel Beats Investor Lawsuit After $32 Billion Stock Plunge—Judge Rules Foundry Losses Weren't Misleading

Intel secured a legal victory after a U.S. judge dismissed a shareholder lawsuit alleging the company misled investors about foundry losses, which contributed to a $32 billion stock plunge.

Trump 'Would Have Lost Us The Cold War,' Claims Slotkin In Scathing Rebuttal

Google's Chrome Changes Disable uBlock Origin For Even More Users —Can You Still Block Ads?

Google's transition to Manifest V3 is disabling popular ad blockers like uBlock Origin on Chrome, forcing millions of users to find alternatives as privacy advocates raise concerns over restricted content filtering.

Trump, Musk Blasted by Slotkin in Sharp Democratic Rebuttal Peppered With Recession Warnings: 'The National Debt Is Going Up, Not Down'

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) delivered a scathing Democratic response to President Donald Trump's congressional address, criticizing his economic policies, tariffs, and handling of national security, while also raising concerns about Elon Musk's oversight of government data and Trump's approach to Ukraine.

Apple Challenges UK's 'Backdoor' Order In Landmark Legal Case After Trump Compares Directive To China-Style Surveillance: Report

Apple is reportedly challenging the U.K. government in a landmark legal case over its demand to weaken iCloud encryption, a move that has sparked international backlash, including criticism from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who likened it to China's surveillance tactics.

Meta, TikTok, And Snapchat Push Back Against YouTube's Exemption From Australia's Social Media Ban For Children

Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat are challenging Australia's decision to exempt YouTube from its strict social media ban for users under 16, arguing that the platform poses similar risks and that regulations should be applied equally across all social media companies.

Elon Musk's Starlink Too Risky? Thales Cautions Governments Against Dependence On Private Satellite Constellations

Thales has raised concerns about governments relying on Elon Musk's Starlink, warning that its frequent satellite replacements and political influence pose security risks, as European nations push for greater control over their own satellite networks.

Jeff Bezos Said 'Results Were Horrifying' After Amazon Prime's Free Shipping Introduction But He Went Ahead With It Because Good Decisions Require 'Instinct And Risk-Taking'

Amazon Prime, now a cornerstone of Amazon's dominance, was initially a risky bet that Jeff Bezos feared could bankrupt the company, but its unlimited free shipping model, launched in 2005, ultimately revolutionized e-commerce and helped Amazon surpass a $2 trillion valuation.

Tim Cook Hints At Possible MacBook Air Update Amid 'Something In The Air' Buzz

Melania Trump Slams Democrats Over Absence From Deepfake Debate

Here's How To Watch Donald Trump's Address To Congress: Time, Date, And What To Expect

President Trump will deliver a major address to Congress on March 4, outlining his administration's early priorities.

DeepSeek Loses Top Spot As Tencent's Yuanbao AI Becomes The Top iPhone App In China Amid Intensifying AI Battle

Tencent's Yuanbao AI chatbot has overtaken DeepSeek as China's most downloaded iPhone app, intensifying the AI rivalry.