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Apr 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI’s big moment: Should artists worry or adapt?

Tech experts keep saying AI is changing everything fast. One of them, a big name from Hollywood, calls this moment revolutionary—not just another update. He sees startups and tech giants racing to use AI in new ways. Some people worry about jobs, but he thinks the real test is how well businesses an

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Apr 08 2026FINANCE

Hologic’s big move: What happens when a health-tech giant goes private?

Hologic’s stock hit a year-high of $76. 07 recently, but the real story isn’t just the price—it’s the $18. 3 billion takeover by Blackstone and TPG that’s about to make the company private. The deal, expected to close by April 7, leaves investors with a simple choice: stick around for a possible bon

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Apr 08 2026BUSINESS

How a Charity Linked to Madoff’s Circle Pumps Millions Into Causes It Battles

In 2011 a woman whose late husband once worked alongside Bernie Madoff set up a charity called Freedom Together. She’s still in charge, drawing a small paycheck while the foundation’s accounts swell with seven-figure donations every year. That steady flow of cash makes you wonder who really benefits

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Apr 07 2026FINANCE

The Hidden Cracks in Private Credit and AI's Double-Edged Sword

Private credit has grown into a massive $3 trillion industry, but not all lenders are playing by the same rules. Weak lending standards and shaky agreements mean trouble could be brewing when the next economic downturn hits. Some players jumped into the game late, hoping to cash in without understan

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Apr 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Sports Tech Lab Tests Future of Hockey

The NHL isn’t just playing games anymore. Inside Newark’s Prudential Center sits a hidden testing ground where the league tries out gadgets that might soon change how hockey works. Called the NHL Innovation Lab, this space lets tech experts, players, and refs mess around with new tools without disru

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Apr 07 2026FINANCE

Banks face faster change as digital tokens take over old money rules

Big banks like JPMorgan can't keep treating blockchain tech like a side project anymore. Jamie Dimon says his own company needs to speed up, or lose ground to smaller rivals using tokens and smart contracts to handle money differently. Tokenization is turning real things—like government bonds or sh

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

More hands join to manage housing help in Richmond

Richmond is testing a new plan to hand out housing aid money without going through usual city channels. Instead of using government workers, private groups will decide who gets the funds. Officials hope this will speed things up and reach people faster. The move raises questions. Why switch to outs

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

Billionaire Candidate Faces Questions About Past Business Deals

Tom Steyer, a 68‑year‑old hedge fund founder who is now running for California governor, has found himself in the spotlight over his earlier investments. He once owned shares in a private prison company that now houses many immigrants waiting for deportation. During a recent town hall in San Dieg

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Apr 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apple’s Half‑Century Journey: Wins, Fumbles and Lessons Learned

Apple started in a small garage and now every third person on the planet uses one of its gadgets. The company grew by mixing strong branding with solid engineering, a mix that made it famous for selling an idea as much as a product. After the founder’s death, some say Apple slowed its pace of new br

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Apr 06 2026FINANCE

A Simple Way to Earn Big Dividends From Tech

Private‑credit funds have been under pressure because many tech companies now rely on non‑bank lenders, and the market has shifted from about $500 billion a decade ago to roughly $3 trillion. These funds promise low volatility, yet they struggle when investors ask for more cash than the “semi‑liquid

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