Plaza, Tara Theatre owners expand management operation — to Ohio
Christopher Escobar is a name everyone in Atlanta’s film world knows. As co-owner of the Plaza Theatre and the Tara Theatre, he helped turn two historic cinemas into arthouse hubs for film fanatics and casual moviegoers alike. Now he’s got a new venture — theater management in Cleveland, Ohio. With a small group of Plaza […]
FBI says cybercriminals are hacking into victims’ online accounts to steal their intimate pictures
In a new alert, the FBI said cybercriminals are targeting adults and minors in an attempt to steal their personal and intimate pictures in extortion campaigns.
Uber surprised robotics company Serve by selling its entire stake
The divestiture comes as the two once-tight companies have started to diverge on the business side.
Soft Labor Data Clouds the September Decision
Labor market data was soft enough to cast doubt on the timing and magnitude of future Fed hikes, making the upcoming CPI release a key tiebreaker for a September rate decision. Nonfarm payrolls decreased by 23k in July, far below expectations and a sharp departure from the strong job growth seen in recent months. The […]
Google’s Gemini app surges to one billion users
Gemini is keeping pace with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which hit 1 billion monthly active users back in June.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT desktop app for Linux
OpenAI is finally bringing a dedicated ChatGPT desktop app to Linux operating systems.
3 Satellite Communications Stocks Powering UFO
Satellite communications, navigation, spectrum, and connectivity are becoming increasingly important drivers of the space economy. Among the top holdings of the Procure Space ETF (UFO), EchoStar (ECHO), Iridium Communications (IRDM), and Sirius XM Holdings (SIRI) have delivered particularly strong gains in 2026. The trio represents roughly 14% of UFO’s portfolio as of mid-August, with Sirius […]
As CPI Report Expectations Darken, Look to Value ETF Opportunities
This week’s July CPI report looms over markets, with so much uncertainty already bubbling up under portfolios. Investors have options, however, for an outlook that sees inflation continue to resist efforts to tame it. Value ETF strategies, for example, may outperform in times of growing inflation. The American Century U.S. Quality Value ETF (VALQ), for […]
General Catalyst leads $1.1B round into 2-month-old River AI
River AI, a startup founded by xAI co-founder Igor Babuschkin, has a fascinating vision for personal agents and secured $1.1 billion out of the gate.
What’s Scaleup Europe, the $5.7B fund that just backed satellite company ICEYE?
Scaleup Europe, a public-private fund with a $5.7 billion target, made its first investment by backing Finnish satellite company ICEYE.
Brad Lightcap, OpenAI’s longtime COO, is leaving to ‘start something new’
One of OpenAI’s longest-serving executives is headed out the door, although the longtime COO told staff that he was “excited to help you all advance the mission from a different vantage point.”
Bluesky’s active user base is shrinking as its focus expands beyond the app
Over a year following its post-election surge, Bluesky’s mobile app is seeing a continued decline in active users, though its remaining community is still relatively engaged.
