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Golf’s Saudi-backed league faces funding cut and leadership change

April 30, 2026

A big player in golf is stepping back as Saudi Arabia’s government investment arm reduces its role in LIV Golf. The fund’s leader, who also started the league, is leaving his position. This move follows plans to shift LIV Golf away from relying entirely on Saudi money, with talks already underway ab

business

Tech Giants Push Boundaries While Struggling With Basics

April 30, 2026

A ride-hailing app now lets people book hotel rooms. Uber added 700, 000 hotel listings through a partnership with Expedia, plus plans to include over a million vacation rentals later this year. The company wants to become an “everything app” where users can handle travel, food delivery, and groceri

technology

How Apple’s App Store Really Works Behind the Scenes

April 30, 2026

The App Store started small in 2008 with just 500 apps but now holds over 1. 8 million. Most come from outside developers—99. 99% to be exact. Most apps (85%) don’t pay Apple anything, yet the store still generates $1. 3 trillion globally in 2024. In South Korea alone, transactions hit $27 billion.

technology

Big Tech's AI race heats up as rivals surge past challenges

April 30, 2026

Tech giants are showing the AI market isn’t slowing anytime soon. Microsoft and Google just reported massive cloud growth, proving they’re making serious money from artificial intelligence. Google’s parent company Alphabet hit $110 billion in revenue, its fastest growth in four years, with cloud sal

politics

New Rules Coming for Data Centers in PA Townships

April 30, 2026

Towamencin Township might soon join other local governments trying to control where massive data centers get built. Unlike small server rooms, today’s data centers are giant warehouses packed with servers that run everything from social media to artificial intelligence. They need tons of electricity

business

Brown-Forman’s Partnership Plans Fizzle Out

April 30, 2026

A year ago, talks about a potential merger between Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard seemed promising. Both companies admitted there was real potential in joining forces. Yet after months of back-and-forth, they decided to walk away. The main issue wasn’t one-sided—both sides agreed the deal wasn’t wor

business

Seagate's Stock Surge: What’s Driving the Sudden Optimism?

April 30, 2026

Seagate Technology just dropped earnings that left Wall Street stunned. The company reported $3. 11 billion in revenue for Q3 2026, beating expectations by over 5%. Profits per share hit $4. 10, smashing estimates by 17%. Even better, management predicted next quarter’s revenue could hit $3. 45 bill

business

Spotify Stake Sale Tied to Music Giant's Stock Moves

April 30, 2026

Universal Music Group just revealed plans to sell half its Spotify shares and expand its stock buyback program. This comes after a high-profile investor argued the label was worth less than it should be. The investor’s unusual bid—valuing Universal at about €65 billion—suggested forcing a full sale

finance

The Hard Truth About AI’s Hidden Secret

April 30, 2026

AI might get all the hype for smart chips and flashy models, but without a place to store its endless data, it’s nothing. Seagate, a company most people have never heard of, quietly powers the backbone of this digital explosion. Every selfie you post, every AI-generated song, and every chatbot respo

politics

Quick Look at the New Surveillance Bill Rush

April 30, 2026

A new push to extend U. S. surveillance powers moved fast this week. House leaders got just enough votes to start debating the bill after a tight two-hour vote. The change would let spy agencies keep collecting data without first asking a judge. Some lawmakers only agreed after pressure from top Rep