Sebastien Lecornu is back in the spotlight. This time, he's facing a tough job: getting France's 2026 budget through a parliament that's not on his side. He's no stranger to hard work, though. Lecornu has been a key player in Macron's government for years, even if many French people didn't know his
Big tech companies are in a fierce race to build the infrastructure needed to power AI. This race is not just about building data centers. It's also about securing deals with cloud providers and investing in cutting-edge technology. The stakes are high, with estimates suggesting that up to $4 trilli
In a surprising turn of events, Sébastien Lecornu is back as France's prime minister, just days after stepping down. President Macron made this announcement after a meeting with major political parties, excluding the far-right and far-left. Lecornu's return wasn't expected, as he had publicly stated
MIT has made a bold move by rejecting a proposal from the White House. This proposal, called the "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, " was sent to nine universities. It included demands like limiting international students, freezing tuition, and defining gender in specific ways. MI
In Salvador, Brazil, the heartbeat of Afro-Brazilian culture is strong. The city is a vibrant mix of African traditions, where religion, food, and art come together in a unique way. Candomblé, a religion that blends African and Catholic beliefs, is a big part of life here. In the temples, people wor
A new player is about to shake things up in South Africa's stock market. Optasia, a fintech company that uses AI, is planning a major move. They want to raise a lot of money by selling shares. The goal is to get 6. 3 billion rand, which is about $365 million. This would be the biggest IPO in South A
In a move that has sparked debate, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has ordered a review of U. S. intelligence agencies to see if random polygraph tests for employees and contractors could be a good idea. This comes as the Trump administration is trying hard to stop leaks of secret in
Nebius Group N. V. stock is seeing a boost today. Why? Microsoft is getting a lot of NVIDIA chips from them. This is part of a big deal between the two companies. The deal is worth up to $19. 4 billion. It's all about AI. Microsoft wants to use Nebius's computing power for its AI projects. This inc
The U. S. Supreme Court recently decided not to review Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal. Maxwell, a British socialite and former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein, is currently serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Epstein's sex trafficking operations. The court's decision means that Maxwell's conviction
A former finance bigwig's assistant is now in hot water. Jennifer Powers, 45, is accused of some serious crimes. She stands charged with sex trafficking and helping to transport women across states for dubious acts. This all ties back to her former boss, Howard Rubin, a once-respected portfolio mana
