Inside the Elon Musk-OpenAI Trial Courtroom
Elon Musk sued OpenAI co‑founder Sam Altman in a federal courtroom in Oakland, alleging breach of fiduciary duties and seeking billions in damages. The trial, now in its second week, offers a rare, unfiltered view of the two tech titans under intense pressure. Both men, whose combined net worth exceeds $670 billion, are scrutinized for their conduct, while OpenAI’s leadership, including President Greg Brockman, testifies. The case could reshape ownership stakes and governance structures within the fast‑growing AI sector.
Meta Deal Reversal Deepens Split Between China and Silicon Valley
Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of Chinese AI startup Manus has been ordered undone by Beijing, marking a rare reversal of a high‑profile cross‑border deal. The Chinese government’s demand underscores escalating geopolitical friction over advanced technology. As U.S. investors pull back from...
Putin’s Army of Drones
Russia’s four‑year war in Ukraine has accelerated a sweeping overhaul of its unmanned‑systems and artificial‑intelligence capabilities. By 2030 Moscow aims to employ one million specialists in the drone sector and boost AI graduate output by more than 400 percent. The Kremlin is...
A Maker of Pet Toys in Ukraine Turns to Killer Drones
Ukrainian pet‑monitoring startup Petcube pivoted to combat drones, launching Odd Systems and The Fourth Law to produce AI‑enabled FPV quadcopters. The drones integrate image‑recognition that spots tanks, artillery and soldiers, and use a YOLO interface that hands off the final...
Presto! In Chicago, a High-End Magic Palace Appears
Health‑care entrepreneur Glen Tullman is committing $50 million of his own capital to launch The Hand and the Eye, a 35,000‑square‑foot luxury magic palace in downtown Chicago. Opening on April 18, the venue will feature five performance spaces, seven bars, two dining...
A Guardian of the Past Takes His Treasures Online
Louis Bofferding, a veteran Manhattan antiques dealer, is closing his Upper East Side showroom and moving his entire inventory online after decades of resisting e‑commerce. Known for curating rare, story‑rich pieces, he will transition to a digital boutique while offering...
Anna Sui Ushers Her Fashion Label Into the Future With the Help of Her Three Nieces
Anna Sui is revitalizing her iconic 1990s label by bringing her three nieces into senior roles, with Isabelle as vice president and Jeannie handling visual identity. The brand is leveraging 90s nostalgia, high‑profile collaborations like Old Navy, and Gen Z celebrity...
The Drama at Thinking Machines, a New A.I. Start-Up, Is Riveting Silicon Valley
Thinking Machines Lab, an AI startup founded by former OpenAI executives, is embroiled in a leadership crisis. Co‑founders Barrett Zoph, Luke Metz and researcher Sam Schoenholz, dissatisfied with the company’s slow product rollout and stalled $50 billion valuation fundraising, demanded a...
Before Trump, Greensboro, Vermont Was a Foodie Mecca for Canadians
Greensboro, Vermont, once a cross‑border foodie destination, has seen a sharp decline in Canadian visitors since President Trump returned to office. Trade tensions, new tariffs, and anti‑immigration rhetoric caused border traffic to drop about 30% in 2025, cutting sales at...
Devon Levesque Built Sweet Honey Farm to Find Community
Devon Levesque transformed 20 acres in Marlboro, N.J., into Sweet Honey Farm, a members‑only wellness hub that blends a working farm, high‑tech gym, sauna, and co‑working spaces. The club now serves 197 active members and has a waiting list of roughly 14,000....