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Musk’s $97.4B OpenAI bid sparks Altman’s “no thanks.” The ex-cofounders’ rivalry intensifies as the AI giant eyes a for-profit future.

Paramount has unveiled the lively first trailer for its upcoming Smurfs reboot, featuring Rihanna in the role of Smurfette. This new musical adventure takes the classic little blue heroes from their enchanted forest into the real world, all in an effort to rescue Papa Smurf—now voiced by John Goodman—from an evil duo of wizards.

Salesforce will cut 1,000-plus jobs despite AI hiring surge. Restructuring aims to boost next-gen products and sustain revenue growth.

Spotify’s first profitable year sparks a 13% stock surge. New label deals and user-engagement tactics solidify its streaming leadership.

Fox Corp. has revealed plans to roll out a new subscription-based streaming platform before 2025 wraps up. CEO Lachlan Murdoch teased that this new service—currently unnamed—will feature the network’s major shows, live sports, and news under one digital roof.

Pedro Pascal leads Marvel’s First Family into a 1960s-set cosmic saga. The “Fantastic Four” trailer teases retro flair and epic superhero family bonds.

PepsiCo’s Q4 EPS beats forecasts, but U.S. snack and drink volumes continue to slip. Investors eye 2025 strategy for signs of a stateside comeback.

Chick-fil-A’s two-story drive-thru uses drones and AI for super-fast service. The fast-food giant sets a new standard in convenience and efficiency.

Crypto sees a record $10B liquidation as tariffs fuel fear. Bybit’s CEO warns reported data is low, hinting at deeper market turmoil.

Costco is reportedly bumping hourly wages past $30 for a large share of its store workers, marking a substantial income boost in a tight labor market. This development emerges just as the International Brotherhood of Teamsters mulls a countrywide strike, demanding even stronger pay and benefits for nearly 18,000 Costco employees across five states.

It’s only been a few weeks since massive wildfires swept through Los Angeles, causing an estimated $350 million in infrastructure damage. Now, some of the biggest names in music are banding together for FireAid, a special two-concert event taking place January 30 at both the Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum.

Netflix has revealed that Squid Game season 3 will arrive in June, just six months after the dramatic season 2 finale. Creator Hwang Dong-Hyuk hinted that the story was written and filmed in such a way that the two seasons wouldn’t be far apart—indeed, we’re looking at one of the shortest turnarounds in Netflix history.

Jake Paul and Logan Paul set social media ablaze with an announcement they’ll supposedly face off on March 27, streamed on Max. They’re billing it as “the moment you’ve waited a decade for,” but fans suspect it might not be a genuine boxing match.

OpenAI has accused Chinese startup DeepSeek of using a technique called “distillation,” where a smaller model secretly learns from a bigger one’s responses. In short, OpenAI suspects DeepSeek is scooping up ChatGPT’s outputs to power its cheaper AI—something OpenAI sees as a serious threat to its technology.

X, formerly known as Twitter, is teaming up with Visa to introduce a new digital wallet called the X Money Account. Slated for a first-quarter debut, the project fits Elon Musk’s ambitious plan for an “everything app,” letting people move funds between their bank and X, plus send peer-to-peer payments on the go.

Discover Post Malone’s new OREO collab with chocolate + golden cookies, salted caramel–shortbread swirl, and a music-inspired sweepstakes. Grab yours for this sweet limited-edition treat.

Discover how MicroStrategy’s massive $1.1 billion Bitcoin purchase is shaking up the crypto scene. Get insights on CEO Michael Saylor’s long-game strategy, why the company keeps pushing higher BTC acquisitions, and what it all means for the future of cryptocurrency.

President Trump suspends tariffs on Colombia after the country agrees to accept deported migrants on U.S. military flights, ending a tense standoff that threatened to ignite a major trade war.

Starbucks’ newly hired CEO, Brian Niccol, earned nearly $100M in stock awards and bonuses within four months, while part-time baristas averaged under $15K. Discover how this lavish pay package underscores a major leadership shake-up at the coffee giant.

Tesla has introduced its “Launch Series” Model Y in the US, priced at $59,990 before any tax breaks. This new version features upgraded headlights, a bigger touchscreen in the back seat, improved sound insulation, and a special camera to boost driver-assist features.

Japan’s main bank just raised its key interest rate to 0.5%, the highest it’s been since 2008. Until now, Japan has used very low or even negative rates to fight falling prices (deflation), but better paychecks and slightly higher prices made officials believe it’s time for a change.

President Donald Trump has signed an order for the government to share more information about the killings of President John F. Kennedy, his brother Robert F.

CNN plans to trim around 200 positions—roughly 6% of its workforce—as it pivots away from declining cable viewership and prepares to launch a fresh streaming platform. The company’s new CEO, Mark Thompson, frames the cuts as a tough but necessary step amid “profound changes in how people consume news.”

Fuji Media, one of Japan’s largest broadcasting groups, is under fire after allegations involving TV personality Masahiro Nakai triggered a wave of advertiser boycotts. Major brands—including Toyota, McDonald’s, and 7-Eleven—have pulled commercials, forcing the network to fill ad slots with public service announcements.