Wall St futures rise on AI optimism as investors eye Middle East truce

U.S. stock futures moved higher on Wednesday, supported by continued enthusiasm around artificial intelligence and cautious optimism over geopolitical developments in the Middle East. Investor sentiment remained broadly positive after recent gains in major indices, with technology-related stocks playing a key role in sustaining market momentum.......

China’s MiniMax fails to dismiss Disney copyright lawsuit over AI system

A U.S. federal court has rejected a request by Chinese artificial intelligence company MiniMax to dismiss a copyright lawsuit filed by major American entertainment companies, including Disney, Comcast’s Universal, and Warner Bros. Discovery. The case concerns allegations that MiniMax used copyrighted material without authorization to......

Uber and Lyft drivers in Massachusetts form first ride-share union in the United States

In a historic development for the gig economy in the United States, ride-share drivers working for companies such as Uber and Lyft have officially formed a union in Massachusetts. This marks the first time such workers have gained state-recognized collective representation in the country. The newly established App Drivers Union has been certified......

Analysts see limited upside for Pershing Square after IPO debut

Analysts on Wall Street have begun coverage of Pershing Square Capital Management with mostly neutral outlooks, suggesting limited short-term upside after its recent initial public offering (IPO). The hedge fund, led by investor Bill Ackman, attracted significant attention during its market debut, but analysts now believe much of its growth......

Dropbox announces CEO transition as Andrew Houston steps down

The cloud storage company Dropbox has announced a major leadership change as co-founder and chief executive Andrew Houston prepares to step down after a transition period. The company confirmed that senior executive Ashraf Alkarmi will first serve as co-CEO before becoming the sole chief executive officer. The move marks a significant shift......

Micron moves closer to trillion-dollar valuation amid AI boom

Shares of Micron Technology surged sharply after financial analysts at UBS significantly increased their target price for the company’s stock. The upgrade reflects growing optimism surrounding the global artificial intelligence industry and the rising demand for advanced memory chips. The semiconductor manufacturer experienced a strong......

I Squared invests $225 million in U.S. data centers to expand AI infrastructure

Investment firm I Squared Capital has announced the acquisition of 10 data center facilities from Cogent Fiber in a deal valued at $225 million, reinforcing growing global investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company stated that the facilities will serve as the foundation for a new U.S.-based data center operating platform......

Mawazine 2026 lineup features Macy Gray, Ty Dolla $ign and global acts

The 2026 edition of the Mawazine festival is shaping up to be one of the most internationally diverse in the event's history, with a lineup spanning American R&B, Amazigh folk revival, transatlantic world music, Anatolian heritage, and Moroccan popular tradition. Performances are scheduled across multiple venues in Rabat and Salé......

U.S. strikes Iranian missile sites near Hormuz amid fragile peace talks

U.S. Central Command confirmed Monday that American forces conducted strikes against Iranian missile launch sites and vessels near Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, describing the action as self-defense at a moment when diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran remain active but deeply unstable. U.S. Central Command spokesperson......

Iran says Khamenei suffered only minor injuries in February strikes

Iran's Health Ministry provided its first public account Monday of injuries sustained by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei during the February 28 American-Israeli strikes on Tehran, describing them as superficial and dismissing months of international reporting that suggested he had been gravely wounded or disfigured. Health Ministry......

EU prepares record Digital Markets Act fine against Google

The European Union is preparing to impose a record fine on Google under the Digital Markets Act, escalating Brussels’ campaign to tighten oversight of major technology platforms. The penalty is expected to reach several hundred million euros and would become the largest sanction issued under the DMA since the law took effect in March......

North Korea fires ballistic missiles into Yellow Sea

North Korea launched several short range ballistic missiles toward the Yellow Sea on Tuesday, according to South Korea’s military, marking Pyongyang’s first weapons test in more than five weeks and its eighth ballistic event of 2026. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff detected the projectiles shortly after 1 p.m. local......

Nvidia chief warns against split US China AI ecosystems

Nvidia’s chief executive has warned that separating the global artificial intelligence landscape into two rival systems, one led by the United States and the other by China, would be a strategic mistake. He argued that cooperation and competition between the two largest technology markets should continue, even as geopolitical tensions......

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