May 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Multiverse, the London-based AI-upskilling platform, has raised $70 million at a $2.1 billion valuation. Led by Schroders Capital, the round follows the acquisition of StackFuel and 50% year-on-year revenue growth. The company positions itself as Europe's AI adoption platform, bridging the gap between AI tools and workforce skills. Multiverse reports its first cash-positive quarter and plans European expansion.
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May 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
From May 15-17, a 20-foot-tall inflatable of Lionel Messi will stand at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas, offering free photo opportunities. The promotion, hosted by Lowe's, also teases a limited-edition 10-foot lighted Messi inflatable for purchase. This event comes ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will bring global attention to Dallas-Fort Worth.
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May 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Portugal manager Roberto Martinez has pushed back on the idea that Cristiano Ronaldo is still playing for money or personal accolades. In a recent interview, Martinez emphasized that Ronaldo's motivation comes from a relentless desire to improve, even after 22 years with the national team. The coach highlighted that this unmeasurable hunger is what keeps Ronaldo essential to Portugal's 2026 World Cup plans.
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May 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Elon Musk has stirred online conversation by recommending Gad Saad's 'Suicidal Empathy: Dying to Be Kind'. The book argues that unchecked empathy harms Western societies. Musk's endorsement has propelled the book into mainstream debate.
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May 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
During a summit in Beijing, President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping of China reached a consensus to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons and to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. Trump warned Iran must negotiate a deal or face destruction, while Xi offered to mediate. The meeting also covered trade, Taiwan, and regional security.
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May 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Gordon Ramsay expressed his delight after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce dined at his award-winning London restaurant, Lucky Cat. The chef called it an honor, despite not being present. Elsewhere, he shared his top food trends: infused olive oils and pickling vegetables.
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May 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
SMRT has launched Jarvis, an AI-powered analytics platform developed with Oracle, to predict rail faults and speed up maintenance. The system consolidates 30 years of operational data and uses generative AI to help engineers pinpoint faults, improving reliability and efficiency.
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May 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
India's massive AI infrastructure build-out is set to bolster, not cannibalise, established Southeast Asian tech hubs. Industry leaders from Yotta and Gorilla Technology explain how sovereign AI initiatives, government subsidies, and a focus on cost-effective GPU access are creating a testing ground for the broader Asian market and solving global supply chain challenges.
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May 15, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Standard Chartered is deploying AI across its global operations but insists on keeping humans at the center. The bank has trained 33,000 employees in AI, uses the technology for fraud detection and self-healing infrastructure, and remains cautious on credit decisions. Its COO Alvaro Garrido warns that the financial ecosystem is only as strong as its weakest link.
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