Advent, Stripe consortium is said to drop pursuit of PayPalThe payments company, once the crown jewel of American financial technology, received a $60.50-per-share bid from Stripe and private equit...
This Italian city was founded by Spartans in 706 BC. Now it is building Europe’s first sea sanctuary for dolphinsTaranto is pioneering a groundbreaking sea-based sanctuary dedicated to dolphins that have been held in captivity. This innovative refuge r...
In 1975, a Nebraska man buried a brand-new Chevy with 5,000 other items. 50 years later, America finally saw what he had savedIn a remarkable throwback to 1975, a Nebraska man interred a brand new Chevrolet Vega along with 5,000 various items underground. This ambi...
Inside 'Toxic' actress Kiara Advani's luxurious Rs 90 crore sea-facing apartment, located in Bandra West and designed by Gauri Khan. Here's what makes it uniqueToxic actress Kiara Advani and her husband Sidharth Malhotra reside in a sea-facing Pali Hill home. Gauri Khan designed their Mumbai reside...
NASA mixed cement aboard the space station; it hardened with strange stripes and highly porous structures that may affect its strengthAstronauts on the International Space Station conducted a unique experiment blending cement in microgravity. This innovative study seeks to...
Tired of skunk odor? Colorado State recommends 1 quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and soap; the mix tackles the animal’s sulfur-alcohol muskIf you find yourself dealing with a skunk odor, a specialized cleaning solution is vital for removal. Colorado State University recommends ...
Inside ‘Iron Man’ star Robert Downey Jr’s 141-year-old home: Windmill cottage has giant insect statue in garden, wraparound fireplace, bubblegum bathroom and opulent swimming poolRobert Downey Jr’s home in East Hampton, New York, is a more than 141-year-old playhouse turned into a cosy windmill cottage. Despite its o...
Ox Alpha stealth model appears on OpenRouter, sparks guessing game over its creatorOx Alpha, an unidentified AI model that recently appeared on OpenRouter as a “stealth model”, is drawing attention from developers because ...
Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan to live in 200-year-old Irish castle facing Blackwater River; In this huge 440-acre estate, it takes 5 minutes to walk from kitchen to the dining roomMark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan have purchased Strancally Castle, a 200-year-old Gothic estate in County Waterford, Ireland, estima...
In 2024, scientists found that clownfish use white stripes to spot rivals; the fish attacked most when intruders matched their three-stripe patternClownfish are anything but friendly when it comes to defending their homes, showcasing a fierce loyalty to their anemone habitats. They hav...
Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes editor after he defends editorial independenceThe Pentagon dismissed the editor-in-chief and a reporter from Stars and Stripes for insubordination. These actions followed public stateme...
Payments firm Stripe to buy marketplace OpenRouter in AI pushWhile the companies did not disclose the value of the deal, a source familiar with the matter, who requested anonymity to discuss confident...
Stars and Stripes publisher to retire, citing differences with Pentagon leadershipStars and Stripes publisher Max Lederer Jr. announced his retirement, citing differing philosophies with Pentagon leadership. This move fol...
Sania Mirza, after retiring from tennis, lives in a Dubai home that blends regal décor and European elegance, featuring gold wallpaper, antique accents, statement chandeliers and arched windowsSania Mirza recently welcomed Archana Puran Singh and her family into her Dubai residence. Her home showcases regal details and warm metall...
Unveiling the high-powered ETSA 2026 jury; Zepto's profitability pushThe Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) is back for a 12th edition. Today, we announce the high-powered jury and nominations for two categ...
Stripe clinches over $7 billion deal to buy AI firm OpenRouterThe deal, just months after OpenRouter raised money at a reported $1.3 billion valuation, underscores the demand from businesses to find th...
PayPal in talks with Stripe and private equity firm over sale: reportIn July, Stripe and private equity firm Advent International made a joint offer to buy the digital payments pioneer for $60.50 a share, whi...