Posts by Nathan Pine
Oracle to spend an additional US$700 million on more job cuts
It is grappling with a cash crunch tied to the development of large-scale data centres for AI work Published Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 03:50 PM [TEXAS] Oracle increased the scale of its planned job cuts while the company grapples with a cash crunch tied to the development of large-scale data centres for artificial intelligence…
Read MoreTrump calls for new ‘colossus statue’ of George Washington in 2032 plan
President Donald Trump has called for a 30-foot “Washington Colossus” to replace a modernist sculpture outside the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, part of a series of proposed changes honoring the first president ahead of the 300th anniversary of his birth. In two Truth Social posts late Friday, Trump asked the Smithsonian to immediately…
Read MoreUS derivatives regulator clears faster payouts for tipster awards under US$5 million
It plans to automatically award successful whistle-blowers 30% of any enforcement penalties collected Published Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 02:42 PM [NEW YORK] The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) plans to automatically award successful whistle-blowers 30 per cent of any enforcement penalties collected if a tipster is due to receive US$5 million or less, the…
Read MoreOcean Way Festival Canceled In Santa Monica Due To Beach Erosion & “Can No Longer Be Safely Held As Planned”
Ocean Way Festival has been canceled because of beach erosion caused by Hurricane Marie. The two-day festival was scheduled for Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, with headliners The Killers and Olivia Dean, along with artists like Jack White, Sublime, Alvvays, Khruangbin, Durand Jones & The Indications, and Hiatus Kaiyote. “Due to the impacts…
Read MoreNvidia in talks to invest in Anthropic’s mega IPO: sources
The AI startup is seeking to raise as much as US$100 billion that could value it at around US$2 trillion Published Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 11:55 AM [SAN FRANCISCO] Anthropic is in talks to bring Nvidia as an anchor investor into what could be the largest initial public offering in history, two people familiar…
Read MoreGary Oldman Says HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ TV Series Will Be “More Satisfying” Than The Movies
Gary Oldman is weighing in on the HBO adaptation of the Harry Potter saga and says one key difference from the films will make it “more satisfying” for fans. In a new interview, the actor who played Sirius Black across multiple movies in the Harry Potter universe revealed why he thinks the TV series will…
Read MoreVikings make sneaky cap move right before season opener
The Minnesota Vikings open Week 1 against NFC North rival Green Bay at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday. It’ll be fans’ first chance to see whether Kyler Murray still has it and can make things click alongside Justin Jefferson and offensive mastermind Kevin O’Connell. The former Heisman winner has been handed a golden opportunity, and…
Read MoreVinFast names founder’s eldest son as its global chief executive
Published Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 11:23 AM [HANOI] Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast on Saturday (Sep 12) named chairman Pham Nhat Quan Anh, the eldest son of founder Pham Nhat Vuong, as its global chief executive as the loss-making firm plans a restructuring and overseas expansion. Anh, 33, who was appointed global chairman in…
Read MoreChiefs get concerning injury news on Chris Jones days before Broncos game
The Kansas City Chiefs kick off their 2026 season with a thriller — a primetime showdown against AFC West rival Denver Broncos on “Monday Night Football.” It’s shaping up to be a gritty game between two of the conference’s best, and a great way to close out Week 1. The Chiefs are currently listed as…
Read More‘The View’s Sunny Hostin Defends AI As “New Art Form” Amid “Gatekeeping In Hollywood Around Black & Brown Creative Content”
Sunny Hostin received pushback from her co-hosts on The View as she defended the use of AI in Hollywood. Hostin, who recently licensed her name and likeness to AI company Fountain 0, argued that generative AI should be considered a “new art form,” noting that it can help the entertainment industry show more Black and…
Read MoreOil falls but head for 8% weekly gain on tight supply; US diesel hits record
Published Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 09:52 AM [HOUSTON] Oil prices fell on Friday (Sep 11) but remained on course for a weekly gain of more than 8 per cent, while US diesel prices hit a record high as attacks along Middle East shipping routes stoked concerns about prolonged supply disruptions. Brent crude futures were…
Read MoreJordyn Woods Shares Sweet Update on Married Life After Karl-Anthony Towns Wedding
Jordyn Woods Addresses Criticism Over Jaden Smith’s Involvement in Her, Karl-Anthony Towns’ Wedding Jordyn Woods is still soaking in the title of newlywed. The fashion entrepreneur gave NBA player Karl-Anthony Towns another ring two months after the New York Knicks won the NBA Championship, tying the knot in a Malibu wedding last month. Following their…
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