AI Chatbot Startup, Google to Settle Lawsuits Over Teen Suicides
The cases involving Character.AI’s virtual companions highlighted concerns about artificial intelligence and mental health.
Month: January 2026
Anthropic Raising $10 Billion at $350 Billion Value
The planned deal represents nearly a doubling of the AI startup’s valuation from four months ago.
Revolution Medicines Draws Takeover Interest
The cancer-drug biotech firm has a market value around $20 billion.
Glenn Hall, NHL Hall of Famer, starts streak record holder, dies at 94
Glenn Hall, a Hockey Hall of Famer whose ironman streak of 502 consecutive starts as a goaltender remains an NHL record, has died. He was 94. Nicknamed “Mr. Goalie,” Hall … Read More
NBA trade grades 2026: Trae Young dealt from Hawks to Wizards
Kevin PeltonJan 7, 2026, 09:56 PM ET Close Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system One month out from … Read More
College Football Playoff semifinals enlivened by new blood
For ages, certainly as long as we have been in the College Football Playoff age, people have politely asked and desperately pleaded, when were some new bloods finally going to … Read More
Wetzel: How NIL, transfers and rev share brought the SEC back to the pack
Dan WetzelJan 7, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Dan Wetzel is a senior writer focused on investigative reporting, news analysis and feature storytelling. Before the Rose Bowl, Indiana coach Curt … Read More
Ramaswamy calls on conservatives to reject Groypers
Ohio gubernatorial hopeful and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy urged conservatives to reject “Groyper transgressions,” becoming the latest Republican to weigh in on the ongoing debate in the party … Read More
Poll: The economy is fueling political anger in 5 major countries
The affordability crisis that upended global politics last year continues to ripple across some of the world’s biggest democracies — punishing incumbents and undermining longstanding political alliances. New international POLITICO … Read More
Pramila Jayapal pushes Medicare for All polling
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) wants Medicare for All back in the health care debate. The former Congressional Progressive Caucus chair plans to present polling to her House Democratic colleagues next … Read More