Berkshire Hathaway OxyChem Deal: Buffett’s $9.7 Billion Acquisition Signals New Era Before Exit

Warren Buffett discusses Berkshire Hathaway OxyChem deal worth $9.7 billion

OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway announced Thursday it reached an agreement to purchase Occidental Petroleum’s petrochemical division, OxyChem, for $9.7 billion in cash marking the conglomerate’s largest acquisition since 2022 and one of Buffett’s final major deals before stepping down as CEO. The transaction reflects Berkshire’s confidence in the industrial and chemical sectors … Read more

DoorDash Robot Deliveries Are Here: Company Shocks Market With Restaurant Reservations Expansion

DoorDash robot deliveries debut in U.S. with new autonomous robot Dot and restaurant reservation expansion

SAN FRANCISCO — DoorDash is expanding its services beyond traditional food delivery, introducing restaurant reservations and autonomous robot deliveries in select US markets as it looks to stay ahead in the competitive on demand delivery industry. The San Francisco based company announced Tuesday it will roll out a new Going Out tab for restaurant reservations … Read more

Jane Goodall dies at 91: Pioneering primatologist transformed science’s view of chimpanzees

Jane Goodall dies at 91 – Renowned primatologist and conservationist remembered for groundbreaking chimpanzee research

LOS ANGELES — Jane Goodall, the world renowned British primatologist whose groundbreaking research on chimpanzees in East Africa reshaped the understanding of animal behavior and evolution, died Wednesday in Los Angeles. She was 91. Her death was confirmed by the Jane Goodall Institute, which said she passed away while on a speaking tour. Goodall spent … Read more

Supreme Court allows Fed Governor Lisa Cook to stay on board pending January review

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook speaking at a policy briefing in Washington D.C.

WASHINGTON — The US Supreme Court has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, allowing her to remain in her position until at least January 2026.  The high court set oral arguments for early next year to examine whether her removal aligns with statutory provisions. In August 2025, President … Read more

US Government Funding Crisis Shuts Down Washington: 750,000 Jobs at Risk, Economy Faces $400M Daily Blow

US Capitol building under dark clouds during government shutdown

WASHINGTON — The US government entered a full fledged funding crisis on Wednesday, forcing widespread shutdowns across federal agencies after Congress and the White House failed to strike a budget deal. The stalemate, rooted in entrenched partisan divisions, marks the 15th such disruption since 1981 and leaves hundreds of thousands of employees without pay. Officials … Read more

Emily Blunt among Hollywood stars outraged over AI actor Tilly Norwood

LOS ANGELES — Hollywood’s simmering unease over artificial intelligence reignited this week after the debut of Tilly Norwood, an AI generated actor created by Dutch comedian Eline Van der Velden, sparked backlash from stars including Emily Blunt, Natasha Lyonne, and Whoopi Goldberg. The digital persona, designed to mimic a young actress with girl next door … Read more

Taiwan Chip Production Deal Rejected Taipei Says No to US 50-50 Proposal

U.S. leader and Taiwan flag symbolizing talks on Taiwan chip production deal

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan will not agree to a proposal by the United States that calls for half of the world’s semiconductor production to be relocated to US soil, a senior Taiwanese trade negotiator said Wednesday, emphasizing that the idea was never formally discussed during recent tariff negotiations in Washington. Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun, who … Read more

Nike Profit Falls 31 Percent Despite Rising Sales Shocking Drop Signals Deeper Struggles Ahead

Exterior view of a Nike store with the iconic swoosh logo, representing company performance as Nike profit falls 31 percent.

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Nike Inc. reported Tuesday that its quarterly profit dropped 31 percent despite a modest increase in revenue, as the sportswear giant continues to navigate rising costs and execute a broad turnaround strategy under its relatively new leadership. The footwear and apparel company said net income for the quarter ended Aug. 31 fell … Read more

OpenAI unveils Sora 2 with user cameos, launches new AI video and audio app

OpenAI Sora 2 AI video generation model showcasing photorealistic scenes and realistic visuals

SAN FRANCISCO — OpenAI on Tuesday unveiled Sora 2, the latest version of its artificial intelligence model for generating video and audio, alongside a new mobile app that allows users to create and share AI generated clips featuring “cameos” of themselves and others. Introduced during a livestreamed event, Sora 2 builds on the company’s earlier … Read more