SCROLL NEWS / DISCOVERY
Search headlines
Find the stories shaping the conversation.
Results for " billion " 3,713 found 🔀 AI-powered Shuffle
Jenny Johnson, third-generation Franklin Templeton CEO, on managing trillions for the family business
Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson leads a global fund manager with nearly $2 billion in assets and a 79-year-old family business started by her grandfather.
'That's why there's 9 billion of us and not 9 billion of some other primate': Why our ability to adapt is humanity's 'superpower'
Live Science spoke with Herman Pontzer, an evolutionary anthropologist and author of the book "Adaptable," about the science of human diversity.
Billionaires, trial lawyers and unions gear up for 2026 California ballot brawls
It costs millions to qualify for the ballot and most measures fail, but that’s not stopping lots of special interest groups from trying
Billionaire John Caudwell's rules for parenting his 8 kids
British billionaire John Caudwell says he flies his kids economy, shops at Primark, and always tells them he loves them.
Open-world adventure game CookieRun: New World announced for console, PC, and mobile
Devsisters has announced CookieRun: New World, an open-world adventure game based on the CookieRun mobile game franchise with over 300 million players and more than $1 billion in lifetime revenue. …
Tectonic shift: Earth was already moving 3.5 billion years ago
Scientists have uncovered the oldest direct evidence yet that Earth’s tectonic plates were on the move 3.5 billion years ago. By analyzing magnetic fingerprints in ancient rocks, they reconstructed how parts of the planet slowly drifted and even rotated over time. This challenges long-standing ideas that early Earth may have had a rigid, unmoving surface. Instead, it suggests the planet was already dynamic—and possibly setting the stage for life—much earlier than expected.
Chicago's teetering debt is stark warning left-wing mayor is fueling 'pay later' doom cycle: expert
Expert Austin Berg warns Chicago's "pay later" debt culture under Mayor Brandon Johnson is alarming markets with a $1 billion budget gap and risky bond deals.
US House Democrat blasts Commerce's 'highly concerning' $1.6 billion USA Rare Earth deal
A senior House Democrat accused U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Thursday of structuring Washington's $1.58 billion investment into USA Rare Earth in a way that gives the government "highly concerning" leverage over the company while boosting Lutnick's family-run investment firm.
Unilever Has $40 Billion in Tasty M&A Options
Options have value. And it’s become clear this week that Fernando Fernandez has more than one when it comes to setting a new course for Unilever Plc’s food business, owner of Hellmann’s mayo and Knorr stock cubes. How the consumer giant’s still relatively new chief executive officer plays his hand will likely define his tenure.
NYC health budget plan: More support for children, less for fighting disease
The $2.51 billion spending plan includes increases for early childhood initiatives and a new public health lab - but less funding to fight communicable diseases, sexually transmitted infections, and tuberculosis.
Huge Trump Iran war funding request faces stiff opposition in Congress
Lawmakers estimated the war is costing $1 billion to $2 billion per day.
Jeff Bezos aims to raise $100 billion to buy, revamp manufacturing firms with AI, WSJ reports
Jeff Bezos is in early discussions to raise $100 billion for a new fund that would acquire manufacturing companies and seek to use AI to drive and speed up automation, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
Cracks emerge in GOP over Iran war cost as administration floats more than $200B request to Congress
Cracks are emerging among congressional Republicans over the Iran war with key lawmakers skeptical about spending hundreds of billions of dollars to prolong the conflict and several refusing to support any money without a clear White House strategy.
How the NFL is betting big on gambling
More than $3 billion will be wagered on March Madness this year. Around $30 billion was bet on the last NFL season. All evidence of an explosion in sports gambling across this country.
To chop spending, Ottawa will cut science, tourism, foreign aid programs
While 40 departments will collectively spend $23 billion more next year, another 85 departments will spend $31 billion less in 2026-27.
Earth’s continental plates were moving 3.48 billion years ago
Magnetic crystals provide the earliest evidence yet of the plate tectonics that likely made Earth habitable, pushing its start back by 140 million years.
NBAA: Business Aviation’s Leadership in Sustainability Innovation Underscored in ‘CLIMBING. FAST.’ Capitol Hill Fly-In
The CLIMBING. FAST. Capitol Hill Fly-In, organized by NBAA, underscored the industry's essential role in supporting 1.3 million American jobs and nearly $340 billion in economic output, while driving innovation in sustainable technologies and clean fuels.
Uber strikes deal with Rivian to buy thousands of robotaxis
The two companies announced a deal that will see Uber buy 10,000 fully autonomous Rivian robotaxis and invest up to $1.25 billion in the Tesla rival.
CMA opposes dangerous ballot measure threatening community health clinics
CMA is strongly opposing a proposed statewide ballot initiative that would strip billions of dollars from vital health...
California’s proposed billionaire tax gains majority support in new poll, with a partisan split on voter ID
A new poll shows California voters are sharply divided over two brewing ballot measures: a one-time tax on billionaires and new rules and procedures to verify voter citizenship.
Vonovia Swings to Net Profit on Rental Business Strength
The real-estate company posted a net profit of €3.72 billion in 2025 compared with a net loss of €896 million in the prior year.
Alibaba AI Business Is ‘Free Call Option,’ First Eagle Fund Says
Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd.’s share price is only factoring in the company’s e-commerce business, not its artificial intelligence potential, says the manager of a $17 billion fund.
Should Congress Increase Taxes on Sports Betting?
Introduction Sports betting has skyrocketed in the United States since a 2018 Supreme Court ruling nullified a 1992 federal law that had prohibited sports gambling in all but a few states. Americans wagered $7 billion on sports in 2018 and a staggering $167 billion in 2025—a nearly 24-fold increase. The rise of sports-betting apps has … Continued
Oura health AI lead sees ring maker as a health care company
Oura, which has raised more than $2 billion at an $11 billion valuation, does not yet offer any medical-grade services.
Georgia's Union City will get a medical center affiliated with Grady Health Systems
Grady is partnering with the Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority to add a more than $1 billion hospital facility to Union City
Nvidia is quietly building a multibillion-dollar behemoth to rival its chips business
Nvidia's networking business raked in $11 billion last quarter despite getting significantly less fanfare than chips and gaming.
Spectator sports added more than $1.7 billion to Oregon economy, report finds
In the run up to a civic debate about city and county funding for renovations to the Moda Center, Sport Oregon released a report about the statewide economic impact of spectator sports.
Roundup: Amazon / Wholesale prices / Foreign threat response
Cutting USPS use: Amazon plans to slash its use of the U.S. Postal Service by at least two-thirds as its delivery contract expires, potentially stripping billions in revenue from the agency. The shift follows a new bidding process for last-mile delivery and could leave USPS with excess capacity, forcing cost cuts as it searches for […]
Earth Is Missing a Billion Years of History. We Finally Know Why
We thought global ice erased a billion years of history but new evidence points to ancient supercontinents.
Revealed: a crypto billionaire’s political base hosting ‘anti-woke’ and rightwing activists in Westminster
Pardoned by Trump after violating US banking law, Ben Delo provides funding, networking, and podcasting space for a range of groups, including those with hardline views on migration and abortion
Health literacy: 5 key lessons for better global health
One in four people around the world have low health literacy. Tackling that challenge could improve lives and save billions in healthcare funding globally.
Wisconsin lawmakers approve measure to allow tribes to offer online sports betting
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — As sports fans wager billions of dollars on the NCAA basketball tournaments, Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at an expanded sports betting plan that could ...
Wisconsin lawmakers take a shot at joining the ranks of states allowing online sports betting
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — As sports fans wager billions of dollars on the NCAA basketball tournaments, Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at an expanded sports betting plan that could bank big bucks for…
Stratton Wins Illinois Senate Race, Saving Pritzker From Political Embarrassment
The billionaire Democratic governor spent at least $5 million helping his lieutenant governor win the primary.
Prudential New Business Profit Climbs on Hong Kong, China Growth
Prudential Plc’s new business profit rose, thanks to growth in Hong Kong and China markets, as the insurer said it will buy back an additional $1.2 billion in its own stock.
Indiana commits $1B to attract high-wage life science jobs
Indiana is dedicating $1 billion to further growth of agriculture and life science businesses and jobs to the central Indiana area over the next 10 years.
Allina Health to join Sutter Health in $26B proposed merger
Sutter Health and Minneapolis-based Allina Health unveiled plans to join and form a 39-hospital, $26 billion revenue nonprofit health system. | The cross-regional proposed deal would create a 39-hospital nonprofit system and is expected to close before the end of the year, pending a definitive agreement and regulatory approvals.
How Barbie became a $1 billion-a-year brand
Barbie became a $1 billion-a-year brand and one of the most iconic toys in history. Now Mattel's crown jewel is facing challenges.
Donations to science often avoid scrutiny. Jeffrey Epstein used this to his advantage
Billions of dollars are invested in science every year through philanthropy, with little legal or public scrutiny. Jeffrey Epstein utilized this to cultivate scientists and launder his reputation.
Blatnik Bridge funding uncertainty rattles Twin Ports business plans
With the $1.8 billion replacement project in limbo, regional leaders say delays could raise costs and complicate years of planning for a five-year construction closure.
The LYCRA Company to Eliminate More than $1.2 Billion of Debt through Prepackaged Restructuring Process, Positioning Business for Long-Term Financial Stability and Growth
WILMINGTON, Del., March 17, 2026--The LYCRA Company to Eliminate More than $1.2 Billion of Debt through Prepackaged Restructuring Process
Epstein urged media mogul to give up control of affairs, citing health
Late sex offender urged US-Canadian billionaire Mortimer Zuckerman to enter guardianship or conservatorship, files show.
Volvo Construction Equipment announces closure of Rokbak business
As part of a long term strategic shift and due to the unsustainable profitability of the Rokbak business Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) will close its Rokbak business and concentrate resources on its portfolio of other hauling solutions. The business had revenues of SEK 1.0 bn in 2025 and was loss-making. The closure of the business will negatively impact operating income by about SEK 0.7 billion in the Construction Equipment segment in Q1 2026 and will be reported as an adjustment. About SEK 0.4 billion refers to non-cash items with the majority related to goodwill impairment.
GN Store Nord to sell hearing business to Amplifon for $2.6 billion
GN Store Nord has agreed to sell its Hearing business to Italy's Amplifon for 17 billion Danish crowns ($2.6 billion) on a cash-free and debt-free basis, the Danish hearing aid maker said on Monday.
How Foreign-Trained Health Workers Saved the NHS £14 Billion
This blog is part of a series focused on the UK’s recruitment of foreign-trained health workers. This first blog details the amount of money the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) has saved by recruiting foreign-trained health workers. The second blog examines whether this saving is offset by foreign aid contributions to health systems strengthening (HSS) and human resources for health (HRH) in countries of origin.
GE Aerospace to invest $12 million in Hooksett plant
GE Aerospace will invest more than $12 million into its site in Hooksett as part of a $1 billion investment into its U.S. manufacturing sites and suppliers this year.
CNN liberal panelist argues billions spent on defense should go to health insurance instead
CNN panelists debate U.S. priorities as Leigh McGowan questions whether spending on the Iran conflict should instead go toward addressing healthcare challenges at home.
The Mystery of Intense Magnetism on The Moon Is Finally Solved
A 3.5-billion-year-old anomaly.
Asia-Pacific allies ink $57 billion in deals with US companies, Burgum says
Asia-Pacific allies agreed to $57 billion in 22 deals with American companies during this weekend's Indo-Pacific Energy Security Forum in Tokyo, U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said on Sunday.
Integrating brain workouts into health care could save billions in dementia care
The growing research on brain health is a good reminder that while our phones might offer a quick dopamine hit, real engagement offers a much bigger reward.
Google Zero-Day Alert For 3.5 Billion Chrome Users—Attacks Underway
Google has confirmed an emergency Chrome security update amid reports that attackers are exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities.
The Billionaire Backlash Against a Philanthropic Dream
The Giving Pledge, once trendy among the world’s richest, has come upon hard times.
Illinois Senate primary pits crypto-backed candidate against Pritzker’s pick
The Democratic contest highlights divisions over crypto regulation and billionaire influence in politics, as the industry spends million in a battle with the governor.
Politics: Iowa nonpartisan group predicts bigger budget shortfall than expected
Iowa will likely operate on a near-$1.3 billion budget deficit over the next fiscal year, according to the latest report from state officials.
How Investors May Respond To Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) Earnings Miss Amid New US$250 Million Buyback
Flutter Entertainment’s latest results showed Q4 revenue of US$4.74 billion, up 24.9% year on year but below analyst forecasts for both revenue and earnings per share. On the same day, the company also launched the fifth tranche of its multi‑year share repurchase program, authorizing Goldman Sachs to buy back up to US$250 million of shares to reduce its share count. We’ll now examine how Flutter’s Q4 earnings miss against analyst expectations reshapes the previously optimistic investment...
Scientists discover hidden water beneath Mars that could have supported life
New research suggests Mars may have remained habitable much longer than scientists once thought. Ancient sand dunes in Gale Crater appear to have been soaked by underground water billions of years ago, leaving behind minerals that can preserve signs of life. Even after surface water disappeared, subsurface flows may have created protected environments for microbes. These hidden habitats could be key targets in the ongoing search for past life on Mars.
How Paris Hilton turned a persona into a global business empire
Paris Hilton, often called the “original influencer,” takes Tania Bryer to a New York hotel steeped in history and shares how she turned personal pain into purpose — building a brand that has generated billions in sales.
Fertitta Entertainment in talks to buy Caesars for $6.5 billion, CNBC reports
Tilman Fertitta's Fertitta Entertainment is negotiating to buy Caesars Entertainment for $32 per share, at an equity value of $6.5 billion, CNBC reported on Saturday, citing sources close to the situation.
Fertitta Entertainment in talks to buy Caesars for $6.5 billion, CNBC reports
Tilman Fertitta's Fertitta Entertainment is negotiating to buy Caesars Entertainment for $32 per share, at an equity value of $6.5 billion, CNBC reported on Saturday, citing sources close to the situation.
Fertitta Entertainment in talks to buy Caesars for $6.5 billion, CNBC reports
Fertitta Entertainment in talks to buy Caesars for $6.5 billion, CNBC reports
Fertitta Entertainment in talks to buy Caesars for $6.5 billion, CNBC reports
March 14 (Reuters) - Tilman Fertitta's Fertitta Entertainment is negotiating to buy Caesars Entertainment for $32 per share, at an equity value of $6.5 billion, CNBC reported on Saturday, citing sources close to the situation. Fertitta's terms for...
Fertitta in weekend deal talks to acquire Caesars, while billionaire Carl Icahn waits in the wings
The deal, if it gets done, would not be finalized until early April and is not expected to close until 2027.
Google Zero-Day Alert For 3.5 Billion Chrome Users—Attacks Underway
Google has confirmed an emergency Chrome security update amid reports that attackers are exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities.
Meta is weighing major layoffs as it pours billions into AI
Meta plans potential layoffs as AI investments rise, with up to 16,000 jobs at risk. AI spending demands cost cuts across Big Tech.
Jared Kushner Solicits Funds for His Firm While Working as Mideast Envoy
President Trump’s son-in-law is trying to raise $5 billion or more from foreign governments and others for his private equity firm.
The $40 Billion Game of Youth Sports Has Only One Winner: Dick’s Sporting Goods
Parents have never spent more time and money on youth sports—or at this sports juggernaut..
Rise of the Bot Masters, Microsoft’s New AI Health Tool and Aaru, the Billion-Dollar Startup Founded by Teens | Future of Everything for March 13
Plus, Microsoft’s new AI health tool and the billion-dollar startup founded by teenagers
British politics is hooked on flashy fake numbers – and the AI investment debacle proves it
A claim that the UK is attracting billions of pounds in AI investment has been debunked. That’s no surprise when our establishment runs on dubious ‘good news’, says Jonathan Portes, a professor at King’s College London and former senior civil servant
Google Zero-Day Alert For 3.5 Billion Chrome Users—Attacks Underway
Google has confirmed an emergency Chrome security update amid reports that attackers are exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities.
The (Tariff) Pandora’s Box With $130 Billion in It | WSJ Politics Newsletter for March 13
Plus, some aren’t happy with how JB Pritzker is spending his money, and the DHS funding impasse drags on
Colorado effort to end credit card swipe fees on sales taxes is splitting businesses
Companies paid $2.1 billion in swipe fees in 2024 to accept credit cards. They’re fighting to get back $200 million charged on sales tax. Banks and other businesses say it’s not that simple.
Five Takeaways From the WSJ Investigation of the Autism Therapy Business
States paid autism-therapy providers $2.2 billion in 2023, helping make it the fastest-growing area of Medicaid spending—and entrepreneurs and investors saw an opportunity.
Major Las Vegas casino operator might sell for $7 billion, report says
A Texas billionaire has emerged as the leading candidate to buy one of the Strip’s largest casino companies, according to a new report.
Hampton & Peninsula Health Dirstricts Urge You to Plan Ahead For Spring Severe Weather
From 1980 to 2024, Virginia experienced more than 100 severe weather events, each with losses exceeding $1 billion. (Adobe Stock)
10 projects from Newsom’s mental health bond were supposed to open in 2025. That didn’t happen
CalMatters reports that California’s $6.4 billion mental health bond has not opened any of its first projects, even as Gov. Gavin Newsom says it is beating its goals. The state has missed its target...
Tech billionaires reportedly plotting $500M fund to reshape California politics
(KRON) — Apparently stung by efforts to bring a proposed “billionaire tax” to the ballot next fall, tech billionaires are reportedly plotting an effort to reshape California polit…
Ultrawealthy Consider $500 Million Fund to Influence California Politics
Silicon Valley billionaires have been seething over the threat of more taxes and regulations at home. Now, a proposed nine-figure fund aims to give wealthy Californians an unprecedented tool to reshape the state’s politics in their favor.
Portland facing $1 billion-plus in arts, culture and entertainment infrastructure requests
A scrap between backers of Keller Auditorium and a new performance center at PSU, plus expensive upgrade bills for downtown's Portland'5 halls and a big upgrade bill for Moda Center, muddy the waters and stress the city's budget.
The World’s Richest Sports Team Owners 2026
The world’s richest sports team owners include billionaires from the NFL, the NBA and European soccer. See the top 25 ranking, with a combined net worth of $903 billion.
Honda expects FY2025/26 loss of up to $4.3 bln from review of EV strategy
Honda Motor revised down its earnings forecast to a loss of 420 billion yen to 690 billion yen ($2.6 billion to $4.3 billion) in the financial year ending this month due to reassessment of its electrification strategy, the company said on Thursday.
Caesars Entertainment (CZR) Climbs 11.8% on $7-Billion Buyout
Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR) is one of the 10 Stocks Making Huge Moves Today. Caesars Entertainment jumped by 11.76 percent on Wednesday to finish at $29.07 apiece, as investors snapped up shares following developments on billionaire Tilman Fertitta’s planned acquisition of the company for $7 billion. According to Wall Street Journal, Fertitta is exclusively in […]
He Maxed Out $50K in Credit Cards to Start His First Business. Now It's Worth $1.8 Billion.
Henry Schuck built DiscoverOrg, now ZoomInfo, to $30 million in revenue without external funding.
Textron (TXT) Wins Mario Gabelli’s Support on Growth in Business Jets and V-280 Defense Program
Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) is one of the best stocks to buy according to billionaire Mario Gabelli. Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) is one of the companies in GAMCO Investors’ portfolio where the hedge fund has actually increased its stake from its position from more than a decade ago. As of the end of Q4 2025, GAMCO had 1.38 […]
Kalshi Still Needs Sports, Even as Courts Close In
Monthly trading volume on Kalshi hit $10.4 billion in February, a record for the company, and the firm is set to outperform that number this month.
Billionaires and businesses fuel growing exodus from blue states
Major corporations and billionaires are permanently relocating from blue states to red states, driven by lower taxes and business-friendly policies.
Exclusive | Tilman Fertitta in Talks to Buy Caesars for $7 Billion After Topping Bid From Icahn
The billionaire’s Fertitta Entertainment has been discussing paying around $34 a share.
Gift Card Business and Investment Intelligence Report 2026: Market to Reach $865 Billion by 2030 - KPIs on Market Size, Retail & Corporate Spend, Competitive Landscape, and Consumer Demographics
Key opportunities in the global gift card market include the integration of gift cards into digital wallets and payment platforms, the shift toward programmable spend tools for corporate and B2B gifting, the consolidation into closed-loop ecosystem strategies by retailers to retain spending, and the tightening of fraud and regulation controls reshaping card design and distribution. Gift Card Market Gift Card Market Dublin, March 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Gift Card Business and Investment
This billionaire wants to make science better, especially for AI
In this edition of AI Prognosis: Seemay Chou and Becky Pferdehirt's bold vision for how Radial will change science for AI
Golden Nugget owner in talks to buy out Caesars Entertainment
Reports emerged today confirming that billionaire Tilman Fertitta is in exclusive negotiations to acquire Caesars Entertainment for around $7 billion, outbidding a rival proposal from investor Carl Icahn’s firm ...
Google closes its $32 billion acquisition of Wiz
Google has officially bought cybersecurity company Wiz, marking the search giant's biggest-ever acquisition.
French Health Startup Alan Valued Above €5 Billion After Raise
French health-insurance startup Alan has raised more than €100 million ($116 million) at a valuation above €5 billion, according to a company statement.
Health insurance startup Alan reaches €5B valuation
French health insurance startup Alan is now valued at €5 billion — approximately $5.83 billion, up from $4.5 billion in 2024.
Proposal: Legislature wants to give Mamdani billions to fill city budget hole
The state Assembly and Senate want to fill the city’s budget hole — estimated to be more than $5 billion.
Ford launches new AI to grow multibillion-dollar Pro commercial business
Ford CEO Jim Farley last month said diversifying Pro's revenue — specifically in software — is a crucial growth area for the company.
PlayStation You Owe Us: The £1.97 Billion Class Action Against Sony’s PlayStation Store Has Begun
The £1.97 billion class action lawsuit against Sony's PlayStation Store kicked off today. Here's what millions of UK users could receive.
The explosion of sports betting in America
Americans legally bet close to $167 billion on sports last year, a dramatic increase since states began to broadly legalize it in 2018. Author and journalist David Hill speaks with Geoff Bennett about the rapid rise of sports gambling and prediction markets — and where regulation is falling short.
The Startup Trying a New Trick to Develop AI For Science Discovery
OpenAI and Anthropic have raised tens of billions of dollars on the promise of artificial intelligence that can make new discoveries in fields like medicine, biology and physics. And yet,we’re nowhere close to that. (You might recall this awkward moment from last fall when a ChatGPT-generated ...
Health AI startup to benefit from $1 billion funding round for Yann LeCun's AMI
AI scribe company Nabla aims to be much more by using tech from Yann LeCun's new startup AMI, which just raised $1 billion.
Billionaire Brin Now Bets on a Republican to Govern California
Sergey Brin is spending millions of dollars to influence California politics, bankrolling two rival gubernatorial candidates and other political efforts, just months after ditching the state for Nevada.
Poison-pill effort to cancel proposed billionaire tax hits voters' mailboxes
California voters are being urged to put a poison-pill effort on the November ballot that would nullify a controversial proposed tax on the state’s billionaires.