PAR Technology Corp. will buy most of Bridg, a Los Angeles data platform owned by Cardlytics, for between $27. 5 million and $30 million in PAR shares. The deal will close early 2026 after standard approvals. The purchase gives PAR instant access to a rare mix of loyalty and everyday transaction da
The legal world is shifting fast. New data shows that the amount of information lawyers must sift through keeps growing, while tools powered by artificial intelligence are becoming common. The mix of more data and new tech makes the job harder, but it also opens doors for smarter ways to handle case
Casey Wasserman, the chief of a major talent agency and chair of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Committee, has found himself in the spotlight after his name surfaced in recently released documents tied to former financier Jeffrey Epstein. The revelation prompted a wave of criticism from entertainer
Billionaires are swapping sunny California for warm Florida. Mark Zuckerberg, the head of Meta, has just bought a massive home on Miami’s Indian Creek. The deal is worth somewhere between $150 million and $200 million, according to a recent report. The seller is linked to the founder of Jer
Bitcoin may already be sliding into a new “winter” period, even though its price looks strong on paper. The trend is not about the level of dollars per coin, but about a weakening push from buyers and a pullback from sellers. Recent data shows that the market is losing momentum: when $10 billi
The ceremony took place on Feb. 10 at the CJ ENM Center in Seoul, where creators of six hit shows were honored for their fresh ideas. The awardees included the U. S. drama “Severance” and Korean series such as “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, ” “Boys II Planet, ” “Our Unwritten Seoul, ” and “Study Gro
Mattel, the maker of Barbie and Hot Wheels, saw its share price fall sharply after reporting a lower net profit for the fourth quarter, even though total sales climbed. The company earned $106 million in net income for the period, translating to 35 cents per share. This is down from $141 million
A 33‑year‑old former investment banker has announced he will run for Virginia’s U. S. Senate seat as a Democrat, aiming to defeat the long‑time incumbent Mark Warner. His career began on Wall Street, working for firms like Lazard and Centerview Partners. He later became a reality‑TV star on HBO’s F
LayerZero Labs has rolled out Zero, a fresh blockchain that promises to solve the speed and scale problems that have stuck traditional crypto networks for years. The project pulls together big names from finance and tech, such as Citadel Securities, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)
In the northern part of Portugal, heavy showers hit rural areas that were already battered by a string of storms. The new rain has threatened the levees around Coimbra, a city famous for its medieval walls and university. Because of this danger, local officials moved about 3, 000 residents to safer
