Cybersecurity startup Wiz has turned down a $23 billion takeover bid from Google’s parent, Alphabet, breaking off what would have been the largest acquisition in the search giant’s history. In an internal memo seen by CNBC, Wiz co-founder Assaf Rappaport said the company would instead pursue an initial public offering.

Wiz rejects Google’s $23 billion takeover in favor of IPO

Quietly previewed last month, the Vayu One on-road delivery robot with AI now debuts as the first real-world application of such an autonomous delivery robot in the US. According to Vayu Robotics, this robot brings together multiple modern AI foundation models "in a move to slash the cost of e-commerce deliveries" that has the potential to attract many other companies into this emerging market sector.

World's first on-road delivery robot with AI unleashed in the US

Google Cloud hit several financial and adoption milestones in the past three months, driven, in part, by the tech company’s commitment to AI, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said during an earnings call Tuesday. Quarterly revenues for cloud surpassed $10 billion for the first time and operating profit topped $1...

Google ties billions in revenue this year to generative AI

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Israeli company aims for stock market flotation after spurning biggest deal in tech group’s history

Cybersecurity firm Wiz rejects $23bn bid from Google parent Alphabet

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Wiz has rejected a proposed $23 billion acquisition deal offered by Google, ending the prospect of what would've been the most expensive acquisition in Google's history.

Cyber security startup Wiz reportedly rejects Google's $23B acquisition proposal

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

It’s the summer of recalls. Ice cream, coffee, and hot dogs have been pulled from grocery store shelves, and now the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of several fresh produce products. Suggested Reading. Wiers Farm, a Willard, Ohio-based farm, on Monday expanded a recall of...

Walmart, Aldi, and Kroger produce is under FDA recall

The Tesla Cybertruck has only been terrorizing America’s roads for a little over six months, but someone has already managed to get their massive electric pickup truck totalled. A plucky engineer bought the wrecked monstrosity and is attempting to bring it back to life, but it doesn’t sound like a fun task at all.

Fixing a totaled Tesla Cybertruck isn't worth it

Red Lobster is finally getting a new owner. The world’s largest seafood chain is likely going to be acquired by Fortress Investment Group. Despite Red Lobster being bankrupt and looking for better offers, it did not receive any other competitive bids before the court’s deadline, according to a court filing made on Monday.

Red Lobster finally has a new owner

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Benny Hinn was a popular preacher during the 1990s and early 2000s. There were Virginia churches that offered bus rides to his crusades in North Carolina, and I knew quite a few Virginians who purchased his books and tapes and donated to his ministry.

Benny Hinn is being criticized for asking for money again

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Scorching temperatures on the ground this summer (and for every summer hereafter) are causing soda cans to explode on Southwest Airlines planes, injuring at least 20 flight attendants. The cans are baking in the sun while waiting on the tarmac to be loaded, then blowing up when the cabin crew attempts to open the soda. Thankfully, no passengers have been injured. Southwest is taking steps to mitigate the maiming of its own employees.

More than 20 Southwest flight attendants have been injured by exploding soda cans

Google owner Alphabet is in advanced discussions to buy fast-growing cybersecurity startup Wiz for roughly $23 billion, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to CNN.

Google is close to making its biggest acquisition ever

With interest rates sitting at more than two-decade highs and inflation continuing to bear down on consumers, big banks are preparing to face more risks from their lending practices. Suggested Reading. Wiz backing out of the Google deal could have big implications for Microsoft, analyst says. In the second quarter,...

Banks are bracing for consumers to stop paying off their credit cards

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

It’s hard to think of a more divisive vehicle on sale today than the Tesla Cybertruck. Tesla CEO Elon Musk knew this from the get-go, saying it wouldn’t “be for everyone” at the time of the truck’s unveiling five years ago. Now, with these stainless steel behemoths on the road, the not-for-everyone-ness of the truck is on full display.

The Tesla Cybertruck is a culture war on wheels

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A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

For its next iPhone, Apple is playing into our sentimentality. It’s also doing something basically all its big smartphone rivals have already done — Apple is reportedly making a foldable iPhone. Suggested Reading. According to the Information, Apple reached out to suppliers in Asia in recent months to...

Apple's iPhone of the future is a flip phone

The US Department of Transportation announced Monday that it is investigating an estimated 150,000 Ram trucks and Jeep SUVs that are experiencing sudden engine stalls and often won’t restart. Suggested Reading. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said 2022 RAM 1500 pickup trucks and 2022 Jeep Wagoneer SUV...

The U.S. is probing 150,000 Ram and Jeep vehicles experiencing sudden engine stalls

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Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

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Google is going all-in on self-driving vehicles

Google-parent Alphabet is going all-in on autonomous vehicles, committing up to $5 billion to fund its Waymo unit as the startup continues to test its driverless...

Google is going all-in on self-driving vehicles

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