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carnegie investment

Seeking $700 million for AI-driven science bets

March 18, 2026

A fresh-faced VC team, all under forty when they launched last year, is now knocking on doors for cash again. Their goal? To pull together close to three-quarters of a billion dollars for investments where artificial intelligence meets hard science. None of the three partners will go on record, and

politics

Powerless Cuba: A Day Without Light and Hope

March 17, 2026

The island of Cuba faced a full‑scale power outage that left its 11 million residents in the dark on Monday, just hours after the government announced it would welcome foreign investment for the first time. The blackout struck when the aging electrical network collapsed, a symptom of the long‑standi

technology

Apple’s New Budget Mac Book Opens a Door for Students

March 17, 2026

Apple has introduced a new MacBook model that can be bought by students for just $499. This price is lower than any previous MacBook, making it easier for parents and schools to buy one. Before this, the cheapest Apple laptop started at $999, so many families could not afford a MacBook for the

politics

Pakistan and Afghanistan: A Quick Look at Their Military Power

March 17, 2026

In recent weeks, tensions have risen sharply between Pakistan and Afghanistan after the Taliban government accused Islamabad of attacking a drug rehabilitation center, an allegation that Pakistan has firmly denied. This clash comes at a time when both sides fear a sudden escalation of violence, so u

finance

Bitcoin Loans Let Firms Earn While Mining

March 17, 2026

Maestro has launched a new way for big investors to earn money from their Bitcoin holdings. The company’s “Mezzamine” platform partners with a mining‑as‑service firm called Sazmining to offer loans that are paid back using the profits miners earn from finding new blocks. The goal is to give investor

politics

Three Nations Plan to Share Defence Buying Power

March 17, 2026

Britain, Finland and the Netherlands are thinking about working together to buy weapons and equipment. They want to split costs so each country spends less while getting better gear. The idea is part of a bigger plan that could start by 2027. The three governments are not the only ones involved. Ot

education

College Costs: Most Think It’s Not Worth It

March 17, 2026

A recent nationwide survey of 1, 456 adults shows that a majority—about 59 percent—believe a four‑year college degree does not justify its price. Only 24 percent see it as worthwhile, while the rest are undecided. The finding signals a sharp decline from earlier decades when most people viewed highe

business

Money Talk: A New AI Coach Is Paying a Lot to Learn Finance

March 17, 2026

Elon Musk’s new venture, xAI, is looking for people who know money to help train its chatbot, Grok. The company wants real bankers and traders to act as tutors so the AI can understand how financial decisions are made. In its job ads, xAI asks for experts in investment banking, portfolio manageme

business

Companies Ranked by What Americans Call “Just”

March 17, 2026

Every year, a group of researchers gathers the voices of about 200, 000 people across the United States. They ask these citizens what they think makes a business fair and responsible, and then use those answers to rank large companies. For the 2026 list, the team looked at 17 key themes and collect

crypto

Bitcoin Shines as a Global Safe Haven in Uncertain Times

March 17, 2026

Bitcoin has begun to prove itself as an asset that can move freely across borders, especially when global tensions rise. A recent discussion on a popular podcast highlighted how Bitcoin and oil are both showing strength, but for different reasons. While the oil market is buoyed by supply disruptions