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Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest advance to the Europa League semis after defeating Bologna and Porto, setting up an all-English showdown. Find out how th Read More: https://punchng.com/villa-forest-set-up-all-english-showdown-in-europa-league-semis/
Guardians rookie Parker Messick's bid for MLB's first no-hitter of 2026 was broken up in the ninth inning, but Cleveland held on for a 4-2 win over the Orioles on Thursday night.
Century Aluminum Co. started producing metal from an expansion at its South Carolina smelter in a rare increase in US aluminum output.
MNTN CEO Mark Douglas discusses Netflix advertising revenue remaining on track despite after-market earnings report revealing profit outlook missed estimates. He talks with Katie Greifeld and Romaine Bostick on “The Close.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Betting scandal that swept basketball set tp see ex-NBA player Damon Jones become first person to plead guilty in case.
Tax‑day inflows jolted the US Treasury’s cash balance on Wednesday, lifting it by the most since September, a shift that briefly pulled liquidity out of the financial system even as pressures remained contained.
Kone Oyj is in advanced talks to acquire TK Elevator in what’s set to be one of Europe’s biggest takeovers this year, people familiar with the matter said.
Lawmakers who represent leftward and rightward flanks of their parties call for reform after Congress members resign.
Google’s “Project Aura” will be its first Android XR glasses, expected later this year. | Image: Google, Xreal Google is reportedly partnering with Gucci to make a pair of AI smart glasses stylish enough people might actually want to wear them. According to Reuters, Gucci parent company Kering is planning to launch the glasses sometime in 2027. Google's first pair of Android XR glasses, "Project Aura," are expected to launch this year. They feature essentially the same look as Meta's Ray-Ban glasses, with chunky, black plastic frames. They'll usher in Google's second attempt at smart glasses, after Google Glass infamously failed to catch on over a decade ago. Last year, Google also announced glasses partnerships with Warby Parker and Gentle Monst … Read the full story at The Verge.
Connie Ballmer, wife of former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and co-founder of the Ballmer Group, has given $80 million to NPR. That's roughly seven years' worth of government funding ($11.2m) after Trump and Congress cut funds for public media, but only a fraction of NPR's full annual budget of $300 million. NPR may still cut jobs because the money has strings attached. The money is specifically "to support the digital innovation that is essential to meeting the needs and serving the interests of public media audiences wherever they are and whenever they seek information," according to a press release. NPR journalist David Folkenflik writes … Read the full story at The Verge.
Ariel Investments has been expanding its private markets platform and has jumped into the world of investing in women’s sports. Company Chair and co-CEO John Rogers speaks on “Bloomberg The Close” about the decision and also weighs in on the political implications of the difficult economic reality caused by the US-Iran war. (Corrects to reflect Project Level is under the Ariel Investments umbrella and not Ariel Alternatives.)
PNC Financial Services Group CEO Bill Demchak says he hasn't seen a slowdown in US consumer spending yet. Speaking on "Bloomberg The Close," Demchak also comments on the recent concerns about private credit, the state of commercial real estate and PNC's growth strategy. (Source: Bloomberg)
