Disney bets $1 billion on OpenAI in deal that opens its vault of characters to ChatGPT and Sora

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Disney CEO Bob Iger announced a team-up with Sam Altman's OpenAI
Disney CEO Bob Iger announced a team-up with Sam Altman's OpenAI in a deal that brings popular characters to ChatGPT and Sora while making the House of Mouse an investor in OpenAI.

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I invented a new type of landline for kids, and my daughter's friends tested it out. This year, we've raised $3.5 million in funding.

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Chett Kittleson co-founded Tin Can.

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I made $560,000 in revenue last year reselling products on Amazon. Here's exactly how I do it.

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Damilola Olaleye.

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The best noise-canceling headphones for 2025

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Noise is hard to escape, whether it’s the hum of traffic, the buzz of a busy office or the neighbor’s lawn mower starting up right when you need to focus. That’s where noise-canceling headphones earn their keep. A good pair doesn’t just quiet the world around you, it creates a pocket of calm so you can actually enjoy your music, podcasts or peace and quiet.

The new Amazon Echo Dot Max is now even cheaper than Black Friday

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Fed meeting recap: Central bank cuts rates for a 3rd time — and shows its biggest split in years

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The Fed cut rates at its last meeting of 2025.

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CEO of Chinese robotics company posts video of himself getting kicked by his robot in effort to combat skeptics

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EngineAI's T800 practiced its jabs and kicks on a punching bag.

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Meet MacKenzie Scott, who has 'revolutionized philanthropy' and donated at least $26 billion since divorcing Jeff Bezos

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Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Scott finalized their divorce in 2019.

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Wins, setbacks, and rivalries: Inside Cindy Rose's first 100 days as CEO of ad giant WPP

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Cindy Rose marked her 100th day as CEO of WPP this week. She faces a challenge in stabilizing an ad giant that has fallen behind its rivals and must adapt to the age of AI.

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I sold my house and moved my kid across the US to live with my parents. I'm not sure the benefits are worth all I gave up.

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Though I grew up in Maryland, it doesn't feel like home anymore and I miss the life I built for myself in Washington.

Emma Woodward

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