July 05, 2026 The World Cup added $1 billion in security systems. What happens after the games end? BY The Conversation The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the largest sporting event in history. It’s also the most surveilled World Cup ever. If you’re visiting or traveling around host cities, then you and your face, behavior, movement, … Continue reading The World Cup added $1 billion in security systems. What happens after the games end?
July 02, 2026 Trump administration proposes rule to cut Medicare drug prices by $1.1 billion BY Associated Press The Trump administration is proposing a new rule on Thursday to keep hospitals from charging markups on discounted drugs for Medicare patients and says that could save consumers $1.1 billion next year, according to estimates obtained by the Associated Press. … Continue reading Trump administration proposes rule to cut Medicare drug prices by $1.1 billion
July 01, 2026 Kroger to buy regional grocer Giant Eagle in $1.65 billion deal BY Associated Press Kroger said Wednesday it plans to buy regional grocer and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle in a deal valued at $1.65 billion. Giant Eagle, which is privately held, has 197 supermarkets and 11 stand-alone pharmacies across northern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, … Continue reading Kroger to buy regional grocer Giant Eagle in $1.65 billion deal
Getty Images is canceling its $3.7 billion Shutterstock merger due to UK restrictions The companies initially agreed to the deal in order to fend off AI competition. By Steve Dent July 1, 2026 Smith Collection / Gado via Getty Images Getty Images has moved to terminate a $3.7 billion merger with rival Shutterstock due to … Continue reading Getty Images is canceling its $3.7 billion Shutterstock merger due to UK restrictions
June 29, 2026 Samsung and SK Hynix announce a joint $518 billion investment in artificial intelligence BY Associated Press South Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix said Monday they will invest a combined 800 trillion won ($518 billion) in building a new computer chipmaking hub in the country’s southwest region, capitalizing on surging artificial … Continue reading Samsung and SK Hynix announce a joint $518 billion investment in artificial intelligence
May 28, 2026 Tory Burch wants to help women add $1 billion to the economy by 2030 BY Shalene Gupta In 2004, the designer Tory Burch launched her first store specializing in women’s apparel in Manhattan. She and her ex-husband, the retailer and investor Christopher Burch, funded it by pooling $2 million of their own money. … Continue reading Tory Burch wants to help women add $1 billion to the economy by 2030
Amazon will invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic in a broad deal It’s the third time Amazon has poured major money into the AI company. By Anna Washenko April 20, 2026 Amazon, Anthropic Amazon and Anthropic are strengthening their ties once again, with steep financial commitments made on both sides. Today, Amazon announced that … Continue reading Amazon will invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic in a broad deal
Allwyn completes $1.5 billion deal to acquire majority stake in PrizePicks Rachael Davies Suswati Basu Gaming firm Allwyn’s deal to acquire the majority stake in fantasy sports operator PrizePicks has been completed, closing at $ 1.533 billion. Allwyn, best known for its lottery services, has finalized the deal to acquire PrizePicks, the … Continue reading Allwyn completes $1.5 billion deal to acquire majority stake in PrizePicks
Google’s Billion iPhone Advantage Will Reshape Advertising by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, January 15, 2026 Google’s multi-year contract with Apple to support its push further into artificial intelligence (AI) gives the company access to more than 1.5 billion iPhones worldwide. The number is an educated guess based on analysis and available numbers. As a Gemini-powered … Continue reading Google’s Billion iPhone Advantage Will Reshape Advertising
Apple escalates its appeal of a $2 billion fine from a UK antitrust lawsuit The tech giant has filed an appeal with the UK’s Court of Appeal to address a legal case about App Store fees. Jackson Chen Sun, December 28, 2025 Hufton+Crow Apple isn’t ready to pay a several billion-dollar fine to UK … Continue reading Apple escalates its appeal of a $2 billion fine from a UK antitrust lawsuit
