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Gentherm Closes Deal to Acquire Modine Performance Technologies
Gentherm has finalized its combination with Modine's Performance Technologies unit, forming a major global thermal management company.
SEDA Experts Hires Molly Colman as Business Development Manager
SEDA Experts LLC has brought on Molly Colman as Business Development Manager to drive growth at the financial expert witness firm.
Man Creates 'AI Torture Chamber' to Test Machine Suffering
A researcher built an experiment designed to inflict maximum distress on AI models. One system described feeling 'a wound that has no edges.'
Israeli Passenger Credits TV Show for Knowing How to Act on Flydubai Flight
An Israeli passenger says a TV show taught him what to do during an incident aboard a Flydubai aircraft, according to Reuters.
GM Backs US Rare Earth Magnet Firm After Selling Tech to China
GM is investing in MP Materials to rebuild domestic magnet production 30 years after selling its pioneering Magnequench business to Chinese investors.
Google Signals Strong AI Comeback With Gemini 4 Argon Launch
Google's Gemini 4 Argon announcement signals the tech giant is once again competing at the frontier of artificial intelligence development.
Iranian Tennis Player Finds Solace at Asian Games Amid War
An Iranian tennis player is using the Asian Games as a rare escape from the pressures of conflict back home.
Qualcomm Challenges Apple With New Chip Amid Mac and Fitness Updates
Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit and Apple's latest hardware moves dominated tech headlines this week in a busy stretch for both rivals.
NYC Man Turns Run Club Side Hustle Into $640K Annual Business
A 27-year-old New Yorker launched a run club in 2024 seeking community. It now generates $640,000 a year.
Lowe's Teams With DoorDash and Alphabet Wing for Drone Delivery
Lowe's is entering drone delivery through a new partnership with DoorDash and Alphabet's Wing unit, CNBC exclusively reported.
Iridium Stockholders Vote to Approve Rocket Lab Acquisition
Iridium shareholders have greenlit Rocket Lab's takeover bid, clearing a key hurdle as the deal moves toward final completion.
Boston's Tropical Foods Goes 100% Employee-Owned With New Financing
Apis & Heritage Capital Partners financed the employee ownership transition at Tropical Foods, a Roxbury, Boston grocery institution.
Meta's Muse AI Agent Faces Trust Hurdle Despite First-Mover Edge
Meta's new AI agent Muse could reshape the market, but user trust and competition from Apple and Google loom large.
Apple Siri Settlement Opens Claims: Eligible iPhone Owners Can Get Up to $95
A class action settlement against Apple is now accepting claims from iPhone owners who say they paid for promised Siri AI features they never received.
Qualcomm Acquires Robotics Software Firm PickNik in AI Push
Qualcomm is buying robotics software company PickNik as the chipmaker expands its artificial intelligence and automation ambitions.
Presidio Investors Sells Podium Entertainment to Flexpoint Ford and Shamrock Capital
Private equity firm Presidio Investors has divested Podium Entertainment to Flexpoint Ford and Shamrock Capital, with GoldState Music joining as a minority investor.
Revolve Partners With Donatella Versace in Bold Fashion Move
Online retailer Revolve has announced a new partnership with iconic designer Donatella Versace, targeting younger fashion consumers.
Amazon Blocks Meta's Muse While Shopify Strikes AI Deal
Amazon and Shopify are taking opposite sides in the AI shopping wars, with one shutting out Meta's Muse and the other embracing it.
Ascend Learning Buys M7 Health to Link Training to Workforce Scheduling
Ascend Learning has acquired M7 Health, an AI-driven platform that helps health systems schedule and deploy clinical staff.
Why Companies May Soon Need 'Robot Relations' Departments
AI deployment across workplaces is reshaping worker pay and autonomy, raising new questions about how corporations manage human-machine dynamics.
China Races to Close the Gap With SpaceX in Space Economy
Chinese space-tech firms are aggressively expanding their capabilities and global reach, with experts saying they are closing in on SpaceX.
Willis Lease Finance Eyes Malaysia for Its Next Global Push
Willis Lease Finance is targeting Malaysia as a strategic hub for its next phase of international expansion, signaling growing confidence in Southeast Asian aviation.
Tariffs, Fuel Costs and Rates Squeeze US Businesses Hard
American manufacturers, retailers and transporters face a triple threat of tariffs, soaring fuel costs, and elevated interest rates tightening margins.
Budget Airline Investor Bill Franke Embraces First-Class Upgrades
Serial airline investor Bill Franke is shifting his low-cost playbook to include first-class seats and premium cabin options.
Amazon Faces New Lawsuit Over Treatment of Pregnant Warehouse Workers
A fresh legal challenge targets Amazon's handling of pregnant employees at its warehouse facilities, adding to the company's growing labor scrutiny.
Prudential Exits Emerging Markets With $185M Asset Sale
Prudential's $185M divestiture signals a deliberate retreat from emerging markets as the insurer reshapes its global strategy.
Fifth Third Closes Comerica Deal, Eyes Integration Payoff
Fifth Third Bancorp finalizes its Comerica merger, shifting focus to cost savings and revenue growth from the combined franchise.
Target Sees Long Lines as Pokémon Turns 30 and Cards Sell Out
Pokémon's 30th anniversary is driving a retail frenzy at Target, with Mizuho analysts spotting sold-out shelves and long lines.
Bill Ackman Backs Nike Board Pick Alexandre Arnault as 'Great Development'
Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman praised Nike's addition of LVMH's Alexandre Arnault to its board, calling the struggling sportswear giant in need of help.
EV Realty Acquires Ontario, CA Site for Truck Fleet Charging
EV Realty adds an Inland Empire industrial property to its Powered Properties® portfolio, signaling expansion into new EV fleet charging market segments.
Phoenix Education Partners to Acquire Career Platform Fuel50
Phoenix Education Partners is moving to acquire Fuel50, a career-pathing and talent-mobility platform, in a deal set to reshape workforce tech.
Bank7 to Acquire Century Financial Services in $137M Deal
Bank7 has agreed to buy Century Financial Services for approximately $137 million in a move to expand its regional footprint.
FTC Issues Second Request on Caesars-Fertitta Merger Deal
The FTC has escalated scrutiny of Caesars Entertainment's proposed deal with Fertitta, issuing a formal second request for information.
Aptean Acquires FleetGO to Expand Road Transport Logistics Software
Aptean has purchased FleetGO from Main Capital Partners, adding an end-to-end logistics suite for road transport to its portfolio.
Indivior Pharma Declares Special Cash Dividend Tied to Merger
Indivior Pharmaceuticals announced a special cash dividend contingent on the closing of its pending merger transaction.
Five Lesser-Known Facts About Former Apple CEO Tim Cook
Tim Cook led Apple for over a decade. Here are five surprising things most people don't know about him.
How Dolly Parton Turned Being Underestimated Into a Career Asset
Dolly Parton opened up in 2015 about depression, ambition, and the savvy business moves that built her empire.
How Dolly Parton Turned Being Underestimated Into Career Power
A 2015 CNBC interview reveals how Dolly Parton used depression, ambition, and sharp business instincts to build an enduring empire.
Engineer, 26, Leaves Corporate Job to Sew at Yellowstone for $19.25/hr
Zoe De La Paz walked away from a corporate engineering career to work as a seamstress at Yellowstone National Park, earning $19.25 an hour.